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There are numerous elementary, secondary, and higher institutions of learning in Chester County Pennsylvania, which is home to the Chester County Intermediate Unit, 14 public school districts, many independent and private schools, charter schools, multiple colleges and universities, and the Chester County Library System. In general, Chester County’s top public schools also rank as the top-performing public schools in Pennsylvania and the United States.
HARRISBURG, PA — In a sweeping effort to cut red tape and strengthen Pennsylvania’s education workforce, the Shapiro Administration has rolled out major upgrades to college transfer tools and teacher …
PA Unveils New Transfer Tool, Streamlined Teacher Pathways in Major Education Overhaul Read More
EXTON, PA — Citadel Credit Union is marking a milestone that stretches far beyond applause and plaques. The Citadel Heart of Learning Awards (CHOLA) turns 25 this year, celebrating a …
Why a Quarter-Century-Old Teacher Award Still Transforms Classrooms Across Our Region Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As Pennsylvania students prepare for the start of a new semester, state officials are urging families of veterans to apply for financial assistance through a long-standing program …
Pennsylvania Offers New Lifeline to Military Families as College Costs Continue to Climb Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping set of moves that could redefine the federal role in American education, the U.S. Department of Education unveiled a series of major leadership appointments …
A New Era for U.S. Education? Washington Shake-Up Sparks High-Stakes Overhaul Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit has named Christopher Knechel the new principal of the Technical College High School Pickering campus, tapping a veteran educator with two decades …
Veteran Educator Takes Helm at TCHS Pickering as New Principal Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove School District has opened a new 2,000-square-foot Makerspace at Avon Grove High School, unveiling a student-designed innovation lab that blends advanced technology with hands-on, …
Students Unleash Bold New Era of Innovation at Avon Grove High School Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University’s Department of Theatre & Dance will bring a cherished American story to the MainStage Theatre later this month with its production of Little …
Beloved Classic Returns: WCU Brings ‘Little Women’ to the Stage Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced a sweeping set of priorities for its 2025 Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education competition, directing $167 million toward …
Education Department Launches $167 Million Push to Reshape Colleges With AI, Civil Discourse Grants Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Fifty of the region’s highest-achieving parochial school students were named 2026 Neumann Scholars this past week, securing four-year, full-tuition scholarships to any Philadelphia Archdiocesan high school. Ten …
Ten Chester County Standouts Claim Coveted Neumann Scholarships for 2026 Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College is opening its doors to the community for an inside look at the next generation of scientific problem-solvers. The Fall 2025 STEM Poster Showcase, …
Future Innovators Take the Stage at Cecil College’s Fall STEM Showcase Read More