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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.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — More than 100 student teams from across Chester County gathered this spring for the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s annual Reading Olympics, turning books, teamwork, and friendly competition …
Chester County Students Celebrate Teamwork and Literacy at Reading Olympics Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove High School junior Kyle Burk has verbally committed to continue his academic and swimming career at Louisiana State University, joining the school’s Division I …
Avon Grove Swimmer Commits to LSU After National Titles Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Education and United States Department of Labor reported that 21 states have submitted combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act state plans integrating …
States Expand Workforce Plans Under Federal Alignment Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education will distribute an additional $144 million this year to expand programs serving students with disabilities while allowing states, for the first time, …
Education Department Expands IDEA Funding for Disability Services Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently launched the fiscal year 2026 competition for its Comprehensive Centers Program, restructuring the federal technical-assistance initiative around state-directed education priorities as …
Education Department Reshapes Grant Program Around State Control Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor have opened two federal grant competitions aimed at expanding career-focused education programs and teacher training aligned …
Education, Labor Launch Grants Focused on Workforce Skills Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — After rolling to a 15-4 victory over fifth-seeded Bloomsburg on Thursday at Serpico Stadium, the West Chester University Golden Rams baseball team advanced to a best-of-three …
West Chester Returns to Super Regionals Behind Explosive Offensive Weekend Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College recognized 29 graduates from its Nursing Class of 2026 during a pinning ceremony Friday at the Milburn Stone Theatre on the college’s North East …
Cecil College Nursing Graduates Earn Pins as Regional Demand for Nurses Grows Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Six students and one student group from Chester County were among the statewide winners recognized by the Shapiro administration in Pennsylvania’s 2026 “Protect. Check. Remove.” Lyme Disease …
ICYMI: Chester County Students Earn Top Honors in State Lyme Contest Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College honored its 2026 Physical Therapist Assistant graduating class during a White Coat Pinning Ceremony held Thursday at the Technology Center on the college’s North …
Cecil College PTA Graduates Enter Workforce Amid Strong Exam Outcomes Read More