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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 — Pennsylvania education officials last week rolled out a dual-front push aimed at strengthening the workforce pipeline, announcing free college credits for law enforcement officers while spotlighting student-led …
Free College Credits, Fifth-Grade Pitches Signal Shift in Pa. Education Playbook Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education rolled out a rapid-fire set of initiatives in mid-December that officials say are meant to reshape how students connect to jobs, how …
Talent Marketplaces, Civics Showdowns, Literacy Cash, and a FAFSA Surge at Education Dept. Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Hundreds of Philadelphia families learned this week that their children will receive critical tuition support after Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia awarded K-8 scholarships for the 2026–2027 school …
Philadelphia Families Get Life-Changing School Scholarships on Lottery Day Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College marked a major milestone in its campus transformation Monday with the ribbon cutting of a new Facilities Building and the opening of Mary Maloney …
New Gateway, New Vision: Cecil College Opens Facilities Building, Honors Pioneer Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College has taken a major step in elevating its science and technology programs with the installation of a new Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer, giving students …
Powerful New NMR Puts Community College Students on Research Fast Track Read More
KIRKWOOD, PA — Unionville Rowing Club (URC) is embarking on a new chapter—one made possible through the generosity and partnership of the Chester Water Authority (CWA). CWA has welcomed the …
Unionville Rowing Club Finds a New Home with Chester Water Authority on the Octoraro Reservoir Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A seasonal outpouring of generosity across Chester County is delivering holiday cheer to some of the community’s youngest and most vulnerable children, as the Chester County …
Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy to Chester County’s Youngest Learners Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education moved aggressively in December to overhaul how students pay for college, evaluate its value, and protect federal aid from abuse, unveiling a …
Education Shake-Up: FAFSA Warnings, SAVE Ends, Pell Expands, Fraud Blocked Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University will celebrate 1,124 new graduates during a series of four winter commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, December 12 and 13, marking a …
WCU Set for Two-Day Graduation Marathon as More Than 1,100 Students Earn Degrees Read More
MALVERN, PA — National Art Honor Society students at Great Valley High School are using their artistic talent to forge global connections and offer hope to children facing hardship in …
Great Valley Students Send Art Across the World to Lift Spirits of Children in Armenia Read More