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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.
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding visited the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering campus on Friday, September 26, underscoring the role of …
PA Agriculture Secretary Highlights Student Leadership at TCHS Pickering Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education unveiled a series of major initiatives last week, highlighted by the earliest-ever launch of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), …
Education Department Launches FAFSA Early, Expands Charter Funds, Honors Scholars Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has appointed Hillary L. Soring as principal of the Great Valley Campus and Kimberly Norsoph Ring as principal of the Coatesville …
CCIU Appoints New Principals for Child and Career Development Center Campuses Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University will welcome alumni, students, families, and friends to campus for its 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend, running Friday, October 3, through Sunday, October …
West Chester University Set for 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste will deliver the Sixth Annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture on Thursday, October 2, at 3 p.m. in …
Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste to Deliver Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture at WCU Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) has appointed Alyse Gonzalez and Ashley Melanson as its first elementary assistant principals, a move designed to strengthen leadership …
West Chester Area School District Appoints First Elementary Assistant Principals Read More
MEDIA, PA — Penn State Brandywine invites prospective students and their families to attend on-campus visitation programs in October. Attendees at the open houses will learn about the Penn State …
Prospective Students Invited to Penn State Brandywine Open Houses in October Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education rolled out new guidance last week to expand state flexibility in managing federal education programs, while also moving aggressively against Harvard University …
Harvard Hit With Federal Sanctions as States Gain New Education Flexibility Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has officially opened the Engle Education Center, a major investment in educational services aimed at addressing the county’s growing student …
Chester County Intermediate Unit Opens Engle Education Center to Meet Rising Student Needs Read More
ELKTON, MD — When Legends on Main commissioned local artist and Cecil College student Mia Pedone to paint murals on its glass windows, it was more than a chance to …
Cecil College Student’s Murals Bring Elkton’s Spirit to Life Read More