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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 — Chester County’s brightest young minds demonstrated their scientific prowess at the 36th annual Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC), celebrated on March 18 with an awards ceremony at …
Innovation Takes Center Stage at 36th Annual Chester County Science Research Competition Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — The winds of change sweeping through America’s education system have sparked alarm, with State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) fiercely criticizing President Donald Trump’s recent move to dismantle …
Is Your Child’s Education Under Threat? Sen. Muth Sounds the Alarm on Trump’s Radical Plan Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Dr. Terry Plank, an acclaimed volcanologist and geochemist, will present West Chester University’s Second Annual Mather Scholar Lecture on Wednesday, March 26, at 6 p.m. in Room …
Renowned Volcanologist to Deliver Lecture at West Chester University Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University will celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of William Chester Ruth, an African American inventor, entrepreneur, and minister from Chester County, during a …
West Chester University to Honor Trailblazing Inventor William Chester Ruth Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University’s online RN to BSN program has been named the top program in Pennsylvania for 2025 by RegisteredNursing.org. This recognition highlights the university’s commitment to …
West Chester University’s RN to BSN Program Ranked Best in Pennsylvania Read More
AVON GROVE, PA — The Avon Grove High School Theatre Department is set to delight audiences with its upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. This much-loved musical will feature a …
Avon Grove High School Brings the Magic of Oz to the Stage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The shockwaves from President Donald Trump’s executive order to abolish the U.S. Department of Education were felt nationwide, but perhaps nowhere more intensely than in Pennsylvania. State …
Your Kids’ Future at Risk? Pennsylvania Fights Back as Trump Dismantles Federal Education Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College, in collaboration with Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake (IECC), has announced the launch of a four-year paid apprenticeship program targeting aspiring electricians. The program will begin …
Cecil College Partners with IEC Chesapeake to Launch Four-Year Electrical Apprenticeship Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania students now have a new opportunity to access financial support for education through the GROW PA Grant Program. Announced by Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper …
Pennsylvania Launches GROW PA Grant Program to Boost Education and Workforce Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Ronaldo King, a standout student-athlete at Cecil College, has been awarded a prestigious scholarship by the Brothers of the Iota Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha …
Cecil College Student-Athlete Honored with Prestigious Scholarship Read More