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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.
MEDIA, PA — The talented Culinary Arts students from Delaware County Community College (DCCC) have once again proven their exceptional skills by winning the “People’s Choice Award” at the Sweet Charity …
Delaware County Community College Culinary Students Win Big at Sweet Charity 2024 Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In a remarkable testament to their dedication and expertise in the field of data management, Rebecca Daugherty and Kendra Shockley, data engineers at the Chester County Intermediate …
Chester County Data Engineers Shine at Statewide Data Governance Awards Read More
MEDIA, PA — In a significant contribution to the ongoing dialogue about policing and racial justice in the United States, Ife Williams, Ph.D., a professor of Political Science at Delaware …
New Book Sheds Light on the Complex History of Police Brutality in Philadelphia Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The AccessLex Institute announced the opening of the fifth application cycle for its innovative LexPreLaw program on March 18, 2024. This initiative stands as a cornerstone …
AccessLex Institute Launches New Cycle of LexPreLaw Program to Foster Diversity in Legal Education Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — For the first time in its history, West Chester University (WCU) has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation. The grant is part of …
West Chester University Receives Prestigious Mellon Foundation Grant to Launch the Women’s and Gender Studies Collection Read More
PAOLI, PA — In an innovative approach to civic education, State Representative Melissa Shusterman, representing Pennsylvania’s 157th Legislative District, has unveiled the “It Should Be a Law” essay contest targeted …
Shusterman Launches “It Should Be a Law” Essay Contest for Fourth-Graders Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Avon Grove School District (AGSD) announced Thursday, March 21, the appointment of Matthew Berkheiser as the new assistant principal of AGHS. Berkheiser steps into the …
Avon Grove High School Welcomes New Assistant Principal from Within the Community Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University’s Poetry Center is proud to announce a Pop-Up Poetry Festival on April 14 and 15 to celebrate National Poetry Month. The event’s theme …
Upcoming WCU Pop-Up Poetry Festival Will Feature Workshops, Award Presentations, and Student Performances Read More
LANCASTER, PA — In a significant move to reshape the landscape of higher education in Pennsylvania, state and federal education leaders convened at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to spotlight …
Pennsylvania’s Bold Blueprint: Transforming Higher Education for Economic Growth and Accessibility Read More
LANDENBERG, PA — In the serene settings of Avon Grove Charter School in Landenberg, Chester County, a special week dedicated to agriculture literacy unfolded, reflecting a statewide effort to cultivate …
Nurturing Young Minds: PA Ag Literacy Week Sows Seeds of Agricultural Education in Chester County Read More