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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.
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College inducted seven individuals into its Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Saturday, March 28, on its North East Campus, recognizing their contributions …
Cecil College Inducts Seven into Athletics Hall of Fame Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Students from Brandywine Virtual Academy participated in an in-person field trip to Longwood Gardens to study environmental science concepts and connect classroom lessons to real-world applications, …
From Screens to Gardens: Students Discover Science in Bloom Read More
ATGLEN, PA — Octorara Area School District is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its students at the recent STEM Design Challenge hosted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit.
Octorara Students Claim Four Top Spots and Two Honorable Mentions at Regional STEM Design Challenge Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 10 million students and families have already completed federal financial aid applications for the upcoming school year, marking a sharp increase that federal officials say …
FAFSA Surge Signals Easier Aid Access for Millions Read More
BERWYN, PA — A fast-growing student robotics team turned its first competitive season into a major success, as Blast Robotics captured the Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic Centennial …
Blast Robotics Wins Rookie All-Star Award in Breakout First Season Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As excitement builds around NASA’s return to crewed lunar flight, West Chester University is giving the community a chance to look even farther ahead with a …
West Chester University Welcomes NASA Scientist for Mars Lecture Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students and staff across the Downingtown Area School District came together in a show of unity and school pride during the third annual DASD Unity Day on …
Downingtown Schools Unite for Third Annual Unity Day Celebration Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College President Dr. Mary Bolt has been named a recipient of the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s highest honor …
Cecil College President Receives PTK Award of Distinction Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School District Board of School Directors approved contracts, personnel actions, facilities spending, and policy items at its regular meeting on Monday, March 23, after …
Octorara School Board Approves Contracts, Reviews Charter Costs, Fills Vacancy Read More
BERWYN, PA — A student-led robotics team based in Berwyn received the Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic Centennial Robotics Competition, organizers announced.
Berwyn Robotics Team Wins Rookie All-Star Award at Competition Read More