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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 GROVE, PA — This summer LCH Health and Community Services (LCH) is promoting summer reading for all ages. Early childhood literacy has been a focus of LCH Pediatrician, Dr. …
Get Your Child Hooked on Reading: LCH Health and Community Services’ Summer Literacy Drive Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On Thursday, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) celebrated Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District’s 2023 appointees and nominees for the United States Service Academies. Houlahan’s academy board, which is …
Houlahan Celebrates Celebrates Local Students Headed to U.S. Service Academies Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove School District (AGSD) is proudly congratulating Elias Chase on his exceptional achievements at the recently concluded PIAA State Championship. Chase, a talented junior from …
Avon Grove School District Celebrates Elias Chase’s Spectacular Performance at PIAA State Championship Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Workforce Development Board (WDB) was recently awarded a $2 million state grant to enable qualified individuals sidetracked while in college or in a certification …
Project Reconnect: A Second Chance for Chester County Residents to Achieve Their Education and Career Goals Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro this week announced plans to expand the Keystone Early Learning Center, a year-round childcare center for Commonwealth employees, and visited with state workers at the …
Governor Shapiro Announces Major Expansion of Keystone Early Learning Center for Commonwealth Employees Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School announced that senior Eliana Crew is the valedictorian of the graduating class of 2023 and that Cate Bicalho is this year’s …
Owen J. Roberts High School Names Valedictorian and Salutatorian Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced its 15 high schools scheduled Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2023.
Archdiocesan High Schools Graduate the Class of 2023 Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Heather Kilgore, a multiple disabilities support (MDS) teacher at the Child and Career Development Center (CCDC), has been selected as a finalist for the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher …
Meet Heather Kilgore: Finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and Champion of Exceptional Education Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) School Board of Directors this week passed a final budget for the 2023-24 school year of $302,294,995, approximately $5.3 …
West Chester Area SD School Board Approves Final 2023-24 Budget with 0% Rate Hike in Chester County Read More
MORGANTOWN, PA — Five area high schools are now sending students to Morgan Truck Body in Morgantown, PA to pursue a hands-on career in manufacturing – and get paid while …
Regional High School Students Eligible for Paid Welding Internship at Morgan Truck Body Read More