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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 200 student performers from across Chester County took the stage at the 37th Annual Chester County Shakespeare Festival on May 20, transforming the Uptown! Knauer …
Chester County Shakespeare Festival Returns With New High School Competition Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School District Board of School Directors moved forward with more than $11 million in proposed middle school infrastructure upgrades in April while advancing a …
Octorara Seeks $11 Million in State Grants for Upgrades Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor are redirecting federal higher-education grant funding toward workforce training, artificial intelligence instruction, and short-term credential programs, marking …
Education, Labor Redirect Grants Toward Workforce Training Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently expanded federal waiver authority for Florida and Illinois school systems, part of a broader Trump administration effort to shift more control …
Education Department Expands State Control Over Federal Funds Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Students pursuing short-term job training programs will soon be able to use federal Pell Grant funding for programs lasting as little as eight weeks under a new …
New Pell Grant Expansion Could Fast-Track Workers Into Jobs Read More
On Thursday night at Cooper Park, the West Chester University baseball team opened its best-of-three Super Regional series against Millersville with an impressive 7-2 victory. The Golden Rams wasted little …
West Chester Advances to Division II National Finals with Regional Championship Win Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Forty-eight middle school teams from across Chester County gathered at West Chester University on Friday, May 15, for the 2026 Chester County Knowledge Bowl, capping off …
Chester County Middle Schoolers Shine at 2026 Knowledge Bowl Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College student-athlete Fatumata Kaba captured a national championship in the women’s triple jump at the NJCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field National Meet …
DCCC Athlete Wins National Title at NJCAA Championships Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College will host a hands-on career exploration event this month aimed at connecting students and career changers with skilled trades employers facing persistent labor …
DCCC Hosts Trade Event as Skilled Labor Demand Rises Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The sounds of drums, brass, and marching cadences from around the world will fill West Chester this summer as international marching bands converge on West Chester …
West Chester to Welcome International Marching Bands for America 250 Celebration Read More