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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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education announced the reversal last week of a regulatory reporting scheme under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 …
Trump Administration Slashes Bureaucratic Red Tape, Giving Power Back to Schools and Students in CTE Breakthrough Read More
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) has announced an innovative three-year Bachelor of Science degree program with certification in Early Education or Special Education. Set to launch in the …
Gwynedd Mercy University Unveils Cost-Saving Three-Year Education Degree Read More
EXTON, PA — Join us on March 2nd, 2025 at 7 pm at Chester County Library in Exton, for an inspiring evening with Lu Ann Cahn, author of the motivational …
Lu Ann Cahn, Emmy-Winning Journalist and Author, to Speak on Career Transformation and Empowerment Read More
BERWYN, PA — McAndrews Law Offices recently achieved a significant legal victory in a federal court case that clarifies key aspects of public schools’ obligations under special education law. The U.S. …
McAndrews Law Offices Secures Landmark Victory in Special Education Case Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Disha Jain, an eighth-grader from Owen J. Roberts Middle School, emerged as the champion of the 2025 Chester County Spelling Bee on Monday, February 10, 2025. Jain clinched …
Disha Jain Wins 2025 Chester County Spelling Bee, Advances to National Competition Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Lionville Middle School is gearing up to dazzle audiences with its eagerly awaited production of Meredith Willson’s beloved musical, The Music Man. Showcasing the exceptional talent of its …
Experience the Magic of Young Talent! Lionville Middle School’s “The Music Man” Will Steal Your Heart This March! Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — The Alpha Alpha Theta (AAT) chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at Cecil College has reached a new pinnacle of academic recognition, earning the highly coveted …
Cecil College’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Achieves Prestigious Five-Star Status Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College has announced the launch of its Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program in Skilled Trades, designed to prepare students for enhanced career opportunities in …
Cecil College Launches Innovative Skilled Trades Degree to Meet Regional Workforce Needs Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Kammas Kersch, STEM Services Coordinator at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 National Scholastic Esports Administrative Ally Award. The accolade, presented …
Trailblazer in Scholastic Esports: Kammas Kersch Wins National Ally Award for Transforming Education Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — For the first time in over a decade, a full slate of Phoenixville Area School District (PASD) School Board Directors is seeking reelection. Board President Scott Overland, …
Phoenixville School Board Members Launch United Reelection Campaign Read More