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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 — Aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and innovators are being invited to turn bold concepts into viable businesses as West Chester University opens entries for its 14th Annual Business …
Big Ideas Wanted: WCU Opens $11,500 Business Idea Challenge Read More
WILKES-BARRE, PA — Timothy L. DeFoor on Monday honored a Wilkes-Barre ninth grader whose artwork has become the face of Pennsylvania’s newest financial literacy activity book, spotlighting a statewide push …
Student’s Art Wins Statewide Honor, Lands on New Money Guide Cover Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Education Committee on Monday took a deep dive into the latest statewide school performance data, as lawmakers and education leaders examined early signs of …
Lawmakers Probe School Performance as New Data Shows Post-Pandemic Gains Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The curtain is rising across the Downingtown Area School District this spring, with hundreds of students preparing to bring a slate of well-known and crowd-pleasing musicals to …
Downingtown Schools Set Stage for Blockbuster Spring Musical Season Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — Immaculata University will open its campus doors on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16, hosting an undergraduate admissions information session aimed at giving prospective students a firsthand look …
Presidents Day Open House Invites Students Inside Immaculata University Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rapid-fire week of moves touching everything from college accreditation to student loans, the U.S. Department of Education signaled it intends to remake the rules that …
Education Department Rolls Out Broad Higher-Ed, Title IX Crackdown Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Leon Smith, has been named one of five finalists for 2026 National Teacher of the Year, putting a veteran Haverford High …
Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Lands in National Teacher of the Year Finals Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Library System (CCLS) is inviting community members across its 18 locations to share their voices and help shape the future of library services. The …
Chester County Library System Launches Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A high-demand career training program at Chester County Technical College High School is expanding to new campuses, giving more students a direct pathway from classroom to …
TCHS Expands Barbering Program to West Grove, Phoenixville Campuses Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Avon Grove School District will hold a Community Town Hall on Thursday, January 29, rescheduled after a weather-related postponement, giving residents a chance to engage …
Avon Grove Sets Jan. 29 Town Hall After Snow Delay, Invites Public Dialogue Read More