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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 — Chandeep Kaur, an Upper Darby resident and recent graduate of Delaware County Community College, has been awarded a two-year, full-tuition scholarship to Neumann University, where she will …
Upper Darby Graduate Earns Full Scholarship to Neumann University Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Lehigh University’s Centennial School marks its 60th anniversary, celebrating six decades as a guiding light for children with behavioral and learning challenges and for the educators committed to …
Lehigh’s Centennial School Marks 60 Years of Transforming Lives in Special Education Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School District (OASD) Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Shawn Dutkiewicz as its next Superintendent of Schools, effective September 1, 2025. The decision was …
Octorara Area School District Names Dr. Shawn Dutkiewicz as New Superintendent Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — In the ongoing debate about the role of politics in American public education, a new study by J. Cameron Anglum of the Lehigh University College of Education …
Are Schools Indoctrinating Kids? Students Say No, Lehigh University Research Shows Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s independent nonprofit colleges and universities say they are a powerful engine for the state’s economy, supporting roughly 200,000 jobs and generating $29 billion in annual economic …
Report: Pennsylvania’s Private Colleges Fuel 200,000 Jobs, $29B a Year Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has announced the launch of the “Returning Education to the States” Tour, a nationwide initiative aimed at gathering input from educators, …
Education Secretary Launches Nationwide Tour to Promote State-Led School Initiatives Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As technology accelerates and industries rapidly transform, an alignment needs to occur between the skills today’s students are acquiring and the competencies tomorrow’s employers will be …
WCU’s Center for STEM Inclusion Launches Sector Analysis Survey Throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania: Preparing Today’s Youth for Tomorrow’s STEM Workforce Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College has named Chef Jonathan Fike as its new Director of Culinary, bringing a seasoned industry veteran on board as the College prepares to expand …
Delaware County Community College Appoints Chef Jonathan Fike as New Culinary Director Amid Program Expansion Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to declining national test scores and growing concerns over student achievement, the U.S. Department of Education has issued a formal invitation to state education leaders, …
Education Department Invites States to Cut Red Tape, Pursue Waivers Following Decline in Student Performance Read More
WAYNE, PA — In a major push to boost global literacy, more than 39,000 students across 34 countries spent their summer immersed in books as part of “The Great Reading Tournament” …
Global Reading Tournament Engages 40,000 Students Across 34 Countries, Logging Nearly 2 Million Minutes Read More