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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.
ASTON, PA — Neumann University has received a $5 million donation—the largest single individual gift in the school’s history—to expand scholarships and modernize training for undergraduate nursing students, university officials …
Record $5M Gift Renames Neumann Nursing School, Fuels Next Wave of Nurses Read More
RED LION, PA — Pennsylvania’s top education official visited Red Lion Area School District on Thursday as students from opposite ends of the academic spectrum teamed up for a day …
From Second Grade to Robotics: STEAM Event Showcases State’s Education Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education is urging states to take fuller advantage of existing federal flexibility that allows Title I schools to consolidate federal, state, and local …
Education Department Urges States to Unleash Title I Funding Flexibility Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Preschoolers at Primrose School of Oaks marked National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day earlier this month with a heartfelt visit to the Upper Providence Township Police Department, delivering …
Tiny Thank-Yous: Preschoolers Honor Police on Law Enforcement Day Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a $3.3 million statewide investment aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s skilled trades and manufacturing workforce, unveiling the initiative during a visit to …
$3.3M Workforce Push Aims to Train Next Generation of Pa. Skilled Workers Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Lehigh University’s College of Education will host two key events to support and celebrate educators in the Lehigh Valley and beyond: an Educator Job Fair on February …
Lehigh University College of Education to Host Educator Job Fair and Recognition Ceremony Amid Pennsylvania Teacher Shortage Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District says a targeted, relationship-driven outreach campaign is paying off, with 127 students returning from charter and cyber charter schools this year — …
Charter Exodus Reversed: Downingtown Schools Reclaim Students, Millions Read More
MILLERSBURG, PA — Mid Penn Bank is accepting applications for its annual Anna Woodside Scholarship, offering four $1,000 awards to high-achieving high school seniors planning to continue their education in …
$4K for Futures: Mid Penn Bank Opens Scholarship Honoring Trailblazer Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Classrooms across the Downingtown Area School District were quiet on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but students were anything but idle, fanning out across the community to …
Students Turn Day Off Into Day of Service Across Downingtown Schools Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University has expanded its governing board with four new trustees, drawing leaders from faith, philanthropy, business, and law as the Catholic institution positions itself for its …
Villanova Adds Four New Voices to Board as University Charts Its Next Era Read More