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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.
Insightful Op-Ed by Emily Schulze, a Kindergarten teacher, highlighting the importance of confidence and independence for kindergartners on their educational journey.
The ABCs and 123s of Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has announced an allocation of more than $40 million in grants aimed at enhancing completion rates for underserved students. These grants, awarded under …
Department of Education Awards Over $40 Million to Boost Success Rates for Underserved Students Read More
EXTON, PA — On August 11, the Chester County Library System held its 1st Annual CCLS Teen Photo Contest Reception. Sixty unique pieces of artwork submitted by teens in Chester …
Winners of The Chester County Library System’s Teen Photo Contest Announced Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has been awarded a prestigious 2024 Top Workplaces honor by The Philadelphia Inquirer, marking the fourth time the organization has received this …
Chester County Intermediate Unit Receives 2024 Top Workplaces Honor Read More
ANNVILLE, PA — As the new school year approaches, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is stepping up to support the educational aspirations of children of veterans through …
Financial Assistance for Higher Education Offered to Children of Veterans in Pennsylvania Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) has recently announced key leadership changes, naming Dr. Stephen Brown as the new Director of Teaching and Learning and …
West Chester School District Appoints New Leadership to Enhance Educational Excellence Read More
EXTON, PA —Beginning on August 20, the Chester County Library & District Center will launch a new initiative called Connect Tuesdays. Every Tuesday, the Library will welcome a different non-profit …
Local Non-Profits to Share Services at Chester County Library Every Tuesday Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania State Board of Education has recently appointed Naina Bhatia, a rising junior at West Chester East High School, to the Pennsylvania State Board of Education. …
Chester County Celebrates West Chester East Junior’s Appointment to State Education Board Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — This summer, Technical College High School (TCHS) campuses in Downingtown, Phoenixville, and West Grove hosted their annual Summer Career Academies program. The initiative provided rising sixth through …
TCHS Summer Career Academies Inspire Future Professionals Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced $250,000 in grant funding to support master’s level Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) graduate students during their school-based placements. This initiative aims …
Pennsylvania Offers Grants to Attract Speech-Language Pathologists Read More