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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.
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
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Education leaders, legislators, and students from all 12 Chester County school districts came together for the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s annual Legislative Breakfast, strengthening collaboration and advancing …
Chester County Leaders Unite to Strengthen Schools at Legislative Breakfast Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are proposing sweeping new rules that would cut off student loan eligibility for college programs whose graduates do not earn more than high school graduates.
College Programs Face Cutoff If Graduates Earn Too Little Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Student teachers in Pennsylvania can now apply for up to $10,000 in financial support as part of a state effort to strengthen the educator workforce and reduce …
PA Offers $10K Student Teacher Stipends Amid Shortage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies are launching new education grant competitions aimed at expanding charter schools and strengthening teacher development programs nationwide.
New Federal Grants Push School Choice and Teacher Pipeline Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are intensifying efforts to recover misused pandemic education funds after identifying tens of millions of dollars in fraud, waste, and improper spending tied to COVID-19 …
Federal Crackdown Targets Millions in Pandemic Education Fraud Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students across the Downingtown Area School District took part in meaningful assemblies focused on acceptance and belonging, as Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Darius Cooper and Miss Pennsylvania …
From the NFL to the Classroom, A Message of Kindness Takes Center Stage Read More