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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. — Students pursuing short-term job training programs will soon be able to use federal Pell Grant funding for programs lasting as little as eight weeks under a new …
New Pell Grant Expansion Could Fast-Track Workers Into Jobs Read More
On Thursday night at Cooper Park, the West Chester University baseball team opened its best-of-three Super Regional series against Millersville with an impressive 7-2 victory. The Golden Rams wasted little …
West Chester Advances to Division II National Finals with Regional Championship Win Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Forty-eight middle school teams from across Chester County gathered at West Chester University on Friday, May 15, for the 2026 Chester County Knowledge Bowl, capping off …
Chester County Middle Schoolers Shine at 2026 Knowledge Bowl Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College student-athlete Fatumata Kaba captured a national championship in the women’s triple jump at the NJCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field National Meet …
DCCC Athlete Wins National Title at NJCAA Championships Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College will host a hands-on career exploration event this month aimed at connecting students and career changers with skilled trades employers facing persistent labor …
DCCC Hosts Trade Event as Skilled Labor Demand Rises Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The sounds of drums, brass, and marching cadences from around the world will fill West Chester this summer as international marching bands converge on West Chester …
West Chester to Welcome International Marching Bands for America 250 Celebration Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — More than 100 student teams from across Chester County gathered this spring for the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s annual Reading Olympics, turning books, teamwork, and friendly competition …
Chester County Students Celebrate Teamwork and Literacy at Reading Olympics Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove High School junior Kyle Burk has verbally committed to continue his academic and swimming career at Louisiana State University, joining the school’s Division I …
Avon Grove Swimmer Commits to LSU After National Titles Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States Department of Education and United States Department of Labor reported that 21 states have submitted combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act state plans integrating …
States Expand Workforce Plans Under Federal Alignment Push Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education will distribute an additional $144 million this year to expand programs serving students with disabilities while allowing states, for the first time, …
Education Department Expands IDEA Funding for Disability Services Read More