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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.
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College Trustee Sarah W. Colenda has been awarded the 2025 Mary A. Maloney Distinguished Service Award, recognizing her decades of service, leadership, and philanthropic commitment to …
Sarah Colenda Honored With Distinguished Service Award for Transformative Role at Cecil College Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education on Friday issued its first formal guidance to colleges and financial aid administrators following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act …
Education Department Launches Implementation of Trump-Backed Higher Ed Overhaul Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County Library System (CCLS) is thrilled to offer free access to LinkedIn Learning for all CCLS cardholders. This powerful online learning platform features over …
Unlock a World of Learning with Your Chester County Library System Card – Access LinkedIn Learning for Free! Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Great Valley School Board has approved the appointment of Dr. Elana Betts as Supervisor of Student Services, a role that will oversee key initiatives supporting student well-being …
Great Valley School District Names Dr. Elana Betts as New Supervisor of Student Services Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University has once again been named to the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia, marking the fourth year in a row it has earned the distinction for …
West Chester University Earns Civic 50 Recognition for Fourth Consecutive Year Read More
BALTIMORE, MD — Lauren Fleck, Executive Director of Human Resources at Cecil College, has been named one of The Daily Record’s 2025 Leading Women Under 40, an award that highlights young …
Lauren Fleck of Cecil College Named to 2025 Leading Women Under 40 List Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dunkin‘ and its greater Philadelphia-area franchisees have announced the winners of the 2025 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarships, awarding $100,000 to 20 standout students from Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern …
Dunkin’ Awards $100,000 in Scholarships to Local Students, Spotlighting Two Chester County Recipients Read More
GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — Gwynedd Mercy University (GMercyU) has announced a major new initiative designed to transform healthcare education and address critical workforce shortages. Through its newly launched Compassionate Care …
Gwynedd Mercy University Launches Compassionate Care Collaborative to Tackle Healthcare Workforce Gaps Read More NORTH EAST, MD — Donna Horgan, a longtime advocate for higher education and workforce development in Cecil County, was officially sworn in this week for her fourth six-year term as …
Donna Horgan Sworn In for Fourth Term as Cecil College Trustee, Celebrating Decades of Service and Community Impact Read More
SELINSGROVE, PA — Susquehanna University graduate Dylan Raymond of Glenmoore, Chester County, has been named to Graphic Design USA’s prestigious Students to Watch list, highlighting top emerging talent from design …
Chester County’s Rising Star: Dylan Raymond Named One of America’s Top Design Students — See How He’s Making Waves! Read More