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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.
EXTON, PA — Citadel Credit Union recently awarded more than $100,000 to educators and schools across the Greater Philadelphia region through its 2026 Heart of Learning Awards program, marking the …
ICYMI: Citadel Expands Teacher Recognition Program With $100,000 in Awards Read More
EXTON, PA — Student leaders from across Chester County gathered on May 21 to celebrate a year of civic engagement, leadership development, and meaningful dialogue during the Chester County Intermediate …
Chester County Student Leaders Celebrate Year of Growth at Student Forum Banquet Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District Board of Directors approved a $344.99 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, increasing spending by $11.1 million while raising …
West Chester School Board Approves $345 Million Budget, Raises Property Taxes Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown has named the winners of its annual youth video contest, using student-created content to reinforce substance-use prevention efforts and promote healthy …
What Keeps These Downingtown Students Drug-Free? Read More
SWARTHMORE, PA — Swarthmore College will expand its financial aid program beginning in the 2027-28 academic year, guaranteeing aid that meets or exceeds tuition costs for students from households earning …
Swarthmore Expands Aid Program to Cover Tuition for More Families Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Coatesville Area School District and the Coatesville Area Teachers Association have ratified a new four-year labor agreement, positioning the district to avoid contract uncertainty ahead of …
Coatesville Teachers Ratify Contract Before Current Deal Expires Read More
MEDIA, PA — Two federally funded workforce initiatives worth a combined $13.8 million are bringing together educators, shipbuilders and international partners as the United States seeks to expand its shipbuilding …
Federal Maritime Grants Back Workforce Pipeline for U.S. Shipbuilding Read More
West Chester University is headed to the NCAA Division II National Championship Series for the first time since 2017. The Golden Rams punched their ticket to the championship round with …
Golden Rams Advance to NCAA Division II National Championship Series Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School announced that senior Alejandro Vidal is the valedictorian of the graduating class of 2026 and that Sohum Bandyopadhyay is this year’s …
OJR High School Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Graduating Class of 2026 Read More
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — Gwynedd Mercy University is expanding campus and community violence prevention efforts after securing $95,000 in combined public and private funding to support sexual assault prevention, domestic …
Gwynedd Mercy Expands Violence Prevention Programs With State, Private Funding Read More