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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.
MALVERN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, to mark the beginning of construction for the Child and Career Development Center’s …
Chester County Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Educational Campus Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) has awarded the West Chester Area School District the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (COE). This prestigious …
West Chester Area School District Earns Top Honor for Financial Reporting Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has entered into a pioneering partnership with Rubrik, a cloud data management company, and ePlus, a consultative technology solutions provider, to …
Chester County Schools Partner with Tech Firms to Secure Data Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has recently revealed the champions of the 2024 Engage Every Student Recognition Program. The spotlight this year are 13 non-profit organizations and …
Engage Every Student: Department of Education Honors 2024 Champions of High-Quality Afterschool Learning Read More
POTTSTOWN, PA — On June 7, 2024, more than 480 students graduated from Owen J. Roberts High School – making it the largest graduating class in the school’s history. Based …
Owen J. Roberts Celebrates Largest Graduating Class In School History Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — One year after its launch, Project RECONNECT has enabled 97 students to celebrate their graduation, an achievement many thought was out of reach. Administered by the …
Project RECONNECT Helps Nearly 100 Students Achieve Graduation Dreams Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) celebrates the continued success of its Restorative Practices initiative in the 2023-24 school year at the Technical College High Schools (TCHS).
Restorative Practices Foster Community at Chester County Schools Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank honored 18 college-bound students with $360,000 in scholarships during a celebration at the Philadelphia Eagles stadium on May 29. Among …
Chester County Students Awarded Samuel A. Green Scholarships Read More
EXTON, PA — Universal Technical Institute (UTI) in Exton is bringing back its popular Summer Ignite program for 2024. This initiative, in partnership with NAPA, aims to address the growing …
UTI Exton Offers Free Summer Ignite Program to Train Future Auto Technicians Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently unveiled an ambitious plan, introduced as SB 1248 and HB 2398 by Senator Jay Costa and Representative Peter Schweyer. This groundbreaking initiative pivots …
Seismic Shift in Higher Education: Pennsylvania’s Bold New Plan Towards Accessibility and Affordability Read More