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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.
WEST CHESTER, PA — Nearly 500 student artworks filled the Chester County Art Association during this year’s Chester County High School Art Exhibition and Congressional Art Competition reception, celebrating the …
Student Artists Shine as Nearly 500 Works Fill County Exhibition Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College’s North East Campus has been designated Bay-Wise Certified through the University of Maryland Extension’s Bay-Wise Living Landscapes Program for implementing sustainable landscaping practices aimed …
Cecil College Earns Bay-Wise Certification for North East Campus Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Low-income college students with children could receive expanded access to campus child care services under a new federal grant competition announced for fiscal year 2026.
Student Parents May Gain Child Care Help Under New Grants Read More
PAOLI, PA — Students from Keystone STEM Alliance’s BLAST Robotics team presented their work, recent achievements, and future plans to the Upper Main Line Rotary Club on Wednesday, April 22, …
Local Students Turn Robotics Wins Into Big Global Ambitions Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — A powerful conversation about autism, inclusion, and understanding is taking center stage in Chester County as one of the world’s most influential voices on the subject comes …
Immaculata University Hosts Sold-Out Evening With Temple Grandin Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College student Natalia Rodriguez Lopez has been named to the 2026 All-USA Academic Team and will receive a $3,000 scholarship, the college announced.
West Chester Student Named to All-USA Academic Team, Receives Scholarship Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board approved more than $2.7 million in spending, advanced major facility upgrade plans, and enacted a wide range of staffing and policy changes …
Octorara Board Moves Millions Quietly as Big Changes Advance Read More
KUTZTOWN, PA — Hundreds of Pennsylvania high school students are earning college credits at no cost as the state expands funding for dual-credit programs designed to accelerate access to higher …
Free College Credits Expand for PA Students Under New Funding Read More
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — Gwynedd Mercy University said its Mercy in Motion campaign raised more than $35.3 million, exceeding its $25 million goal with contributions from nearly 2,200 donors.
Gwynedd Mercy University Raises $35.3 Million in Campaign Read More
BRYN MAWR, PA — Harcum College said it has selected Karthik Ganesh, CEO of OnMed, as keynote speaker for its 110th Commencement Ceremony, where he will also receive an honorary …
Harcum College Names OnMed CEO as Commencement Speaker Read More