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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.
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
ATGLEN, PA — Octorara Area School District has become a battleground of power, politics, and legal complexities. At the heart of this controversy is board member Anthony Falgiatore, who broke …
Octorara Area School District: Unraveling the Web of Controversy Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — In a proud moment for the Avon Grove School District, 11 students from Avon Grove High School (AGHS) have been recognized for their exceptional academic achievements …
Avon Grove High School Students Shine in National Merit Scholarship Program Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present Silent Sky, a play by Lauren Gunderson that spotlights the untold stories of women …
West Chester University’s Department of Theatre and Dance Presents “Silent Sky” Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — In a thrilling display of intellect and teamwork, West Chester East High School clinched the title at the Chester County Academic Competition for the second consecutive year. …
West Chester East High School Triumphs Again in Chester County Academic Showdown Read More