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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.
MEDIA, PA — Penn State Brandywine is offering a free virtual program to educate middle- and high-school students about science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Called STEAM Explorations, the …
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IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY, PA — Immaculata University is offering a “Science in the Public Square” virtual event on Monday, March 15 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. The roundtable discussion explores the …
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HARRISBURG, PA – Acting Education Secretary Noe Ortega announced recently that the department has submitted a letter to the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) confirming that Pennsylvania will allow public schools …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is reminding school communities of the resources available to evaluate and strengthen equitable practices.
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EXTON, PA — After an academic year like no other, Insight Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School (Insight PA), a full-time online public-school academy serving K-12 students throughout the state, is welcoming …
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CHEYNEY, PA — Even though COVID-19 restrictions prohibited students, staff, alumni, and distinguished guests from gathering in person for the annual Founder’s Day event, Cheyney University still brought everyone together …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced this week the PA 529 Investment Plan (IP), a program designed to help families save for education in a tax-advantaged way, has …
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IMMACULATA UNIVERSITY, PA — Immaculata University Division of Nursing announced that 17 undergraduate and three graduate nursing students have received scholarships from the Independence Blue Cross Nurses for Tomorrow scholarship program.
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EAST PIKELAND, PA — Scott Overland, a resident of East Pikeland, announced his campaign for School Board Director on the Phoenixville Area School Board. Overland brings more than a decade …
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education (ED) is providing guidance to states emphasizing the importance of flexibility in administering assessments this year as a result of the pandemic …
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