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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.
ARLINGTON, VA — Peter Kennedy, a standout student from B. Reed Henderson High School in West Chester, PA, has been selected as one of only 20 participants nationwide for the highly …
West Chester Teen Joins Elite 20 for National Civics Fellowship Read More
PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman has announced the allocation of $934,910 in grants to schools within the 157th Legislative District. The funding will support efforts to improve school security …
Local Schools Awarded $935K in Grants to Boost Safety and Security Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Seventh grader Ava Peabody from West Chester has been inducted into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) at Reach Cyber Charter School, joining 25 other students recognized …
West Chester 7th Grader Shines with National Junior Honor Society Induction at Reach Cyber Charter School Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has named six institutions of higher learning and one trailblazer award recipient as winners of the inaugural Postsecondary Success Recognition Program (PSRP). This …
U.S. Department of Education Announces Winners of Postsecondary Success Recognition Program Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Safety and mental health are the bedrock of education, and ensuring these needs are met is no small task. Recognizing this, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has taken bold, decisive …
Securing Futures, Strengthening Minds: Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests $275 Million in School Safety and Mental Health Read More
EXTON, PA — We are thrilled to announce that the Chester County Library Trust Speaker Series will kick off on Wednesday, January 29th, from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the …
Chester County Library Trust Speaker Series Kicks Off on January 29 with Jim Zervanos Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Families across Chester County are invited to kick-start their summer planning with the Chester County Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair. Scheduled for Thursday, January 23, 2025, the …
Plan the Ultimate Summer! Don’t Miss Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Exciting Camp Fair! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education is shaking up the world of higher education with a new set of regulations that promise to transform how online learning and financial …
New Education Rules Aim to Revolutionize Online Learning and Financial Aid Reporting Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania schools are stepping up to the plate to lead the charge toward sustainability, innovation, and environmental stewardship as the Shapiro Administration opens applications for the prestigious U.S. …
Shapiro Administration Champions Sustainability and Education with Green Ribbon Schools Program Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Holly Adams, a sophomore at Cecil College, recently shared her groundbreaking research at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) conference in Fort Worth, Texas. …
Cecil College Student’s Research Tackles Peat Moss Sustainability at International Conference Read More