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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 — Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has announced a new scholarship initiative to support its Building and Facilities Maintenance Certificate Program, aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled …
Transform Your Future: DCCC Offers Scholarships for High-Demand Building Maintenance Careers Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Bradford Heights Elementary School welcomed a special delivery this week as the Philadelphia Flyers, Wegmans, and the Flyers’ beloved mascot Gritty unveiled a new branded refrigerator as part …
Flyers and Wegmans Unite to Fight Hunger with Heartwarming Food and Fridges Initiative at Bradford Heights Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is marking the 15th anniversary of its Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) program with a special group exhibition, “15 Years of AFA,” featuring …
Celebrating 15 Years of Creativity: DCCC Showcases Alumni Art and Inspiring Success Stories Read More
GLENSIDE, PA — Navigating the path to higher education as a first-generation college student can be a daunting challenge, but Dr. Donavan McCargo, Vice President for Campus Life and Dean of …
Arcadia University’s Dr. Donavan McCargo Shares Essential Tips for First-Generation College Students Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Registration is now open for full-day kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year in the Owen J. Roberts School District (OJR). For the first time in the district’s …
Registration Now Open for Full-Day-Kindergarten in Owen J. Roberts School District Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College continues to prove its value as both an educational institution and a significant economic engine for the region. According to a December 2024 Economic Impact …
Cecil College Delivers $198.1 Million Boost to Local Economy Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is inviting the community to celebrate scientific exploration and ingenuity at the 36th annual Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC). Featuring …
Discover Tomorrow’s Innovators: Join the Celebration of Young Minds at Chester County’s Science Fair! Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Tony Award-winning actor and singer Leslie Odom, Jr. delivered an empowering virtual workshop to students in the Downingtown Area School District (DASD) as part of an event hosted …
Leslie Odom, Jr. Inspires DASD Students in Virtual Workshop Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Renowned watercolor artist Nicolas Santoleri, a graduate of the Class of 1975, has been inducted into the West Chester East High School Hall of Fame. The ceremony …
Nicolas Santoleri Inducted into West Chester East High School Hall of Fame Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Paul Friel has introduced a new bill aimed at tackling the significant overpayment of taxpayer funds to Pennsylvania’s cyber charter schools, spurred by findings in …
Taxpayer Dollars at Risk: Rep. Friel Fights to Reform Education Funding Amid Cyber Charter School Overpayment Scandal Read More