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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.
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
NEWARK, DE — November marks National Scholarship Month, yet nearly 40% of U.S. families miss out on applying for scholarships each year—leaving millions of dollars in financial aid unclaimed, according …
Millions in College Scholarships Go Unclaimed as Families Overlook Free Money Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced Thursday that negotiators on the Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee reached a full consensus on a landmark package of …
Trump Administration Finalizes Sweeping Overhaul of Student Loan System Read More NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College President Mary Way Bolt, Ed.D., has been named the 2025 Pacesetter of the Year for District 1 by the National Council for Marketing and …
Cecil College President Mary Way Bolt Named 2025 Pacesetter of the Year Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Eleven Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School seniors were named Commended Students in the 71st annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
OJR High School Celebrates 11 Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University is marking Veterans Day with a powerful message that goes beyond simple appreciation. Under the theme “Beyond Gratitude: A Justice and Advocacy Campaign …
WCU Honors Veterans With Justice and Advocacy Campaign Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District (DASD) is honoring cultural diversity this November with its annual celebration of Indian Heritage Month and Native American Heritage Month, bringing students …
Diverse Traditions Shine as Downingtown Schools Celebrate Heritage Month Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Dr. Tori Nuccio, deputy director of financial aid at West Chester University, has been recognized with the Keepers of the Flame Award by the Pennsylvania State …
WCU’s Dr. Tori Nuccio Honored for Championing Equity and Student Success Read More