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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.
SWARTHMORE, PA — Swarthmore College will expand its financial aid program beginning in the 2027-28 academic year, guaranteeing aid that meets or exceeds tuition costs for students from households earning …
Swarthmore Expands Aid Program to Cover Tuition for More Families Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Coatesville Area School District and the Coatesville Area Teachers Association have ratified a new four-year labor agreement, positioning the district to avoid contract uncertainty ahead of …
Coatesville Teachers Ratify Contract Before Current Deal Expires Read More
MEDIA, PA — Two federally funded workforce initiatives worth a combined $13.8 million are bringing together educators, shipbuilders and international partners as the United States seeks to expand its shipbuilding …
Federal Maritime Grants Back Workforce Pipeline for U.S. Shipbuilding Read More
West Chester University is headed to the NCAA Division II National Championship Series for the first time since 2017. The Golden Rams punched their ticket to the championship round with …
Golden Rams Advance to NCAA Division II National Championship Series Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School announced that senior Alejandro Vidal is the valedictorian of the graduating class of 2026 and that Sohum Bandyopadhyay is this year’s …
OJR High School Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian for Graduating Class of 2026 Read More
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — Gwynedd Mercy University is expanding campus and community violence prevention efforts after securing $95,000 in combined public and private funding to support sexual assault prevention, domestic …
Gwynedd Mercy Expands Violence Prevention Programs With State, Private Funding Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — More than two dozen local businesses and organizations were recognized Friday as the Avon Grove School District celebrated five years of success for its EMPOWER Work …
Avon Grove Honors 30 Community Partners Helping Students Build Workplace Skills Read More
The West Chester Golden Rams continued their impressive run at the Division II College World Series on Sunday evening, defeating UT Tyler 8-2 to improve to 46-10 on the season. …
West Chester Defeats UT Tyler 8-2, Moves Within One Win of National Championship Series Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of Education and Labor have opened a new federal grant competition supporting American history, civics, government and geography instruction, expanding a Trump administration effort …
Education Department Opens Civics Grants Ahead of U.S. 250th Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — BLAST Robotics students spent two days inspiring curiosity, showcasing innovation, and connecting with future STEM leaders as the team welcomed hundreds of visitors to its exhibit …
BLAST Robotics Inspires Hundreds of Future Innovators at STEMFest 2026 Read More