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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 — Dr. Tori Nuccio, deputy director of financial aid at West Chester University, has been recognized with the Keepers of the Flame Award by the Pennsylvania State …
WCU’s Dr. Tori Nuccio Honored for Championing Equity and Student Success Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Students and staff at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Learning Center came together on October 28 to host their first annual National First Responders Day celebration, …
Coatesville Students Honor First Responders With Heartfelt Community Celebration Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Philadelphia Eagles running back Will Shipley took a break from the gridiron this week to deliver a different kind of message—one centered on leadership, kindness, and the …
Eagles’ Will Shipley Inspires Downingtown Students With Powerful Message on Effort and Kindness Read More
GLENSIDE, PA — Arcadia University has announced the launch of its fully online Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, a flexible and globally focused program designed for working adults and …
Arcadia University Launches Online Business Administration Degree Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology is inviting visitors to view comics in a new light with its latest exhibition, “Panel by Panel: The …
WCU Exhibition Explores the Cultural Power and Evolution of Comics Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Hundreds of Chester County families filled United Sports in Downingtown on Monday, October 27, for the annual Chester County College Fair — a one-stop event designed to …
Chester County College Fair Helps Local Students Chart Their Next Steps After High School Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Philadelphia City Council Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson (At-Large) returned to her alma mater on Friday, October 24, to inspire students at West Chester University’s annual …
Philadelphia Council Leader Champions Mentorship and Equity at West Chester University Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students from the Making Connections programs at all three Downingtown Area School District (DASD) high schools joined peers from across Chester County to take part in the …
Downingtown Students Join Countywide Symposium to Build Bridges With Law Enforcement Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Dr. Cheré Hunter, a professor of practice in Counseling Psychology at Lehigh University’s College of Education, has been honored with the 2025 Percy Hughes Award for Scholarship, …
Lehigh Professor Earns Award for Transformative Leadership in Mental Health Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new report by School Board Spotlight, a project of the Pipeline Education Fund, alleges that a growing number of Pennsylvania school boards are advancing politically motivated …
Report Finds Partisan Battles Shaping Pennsylvania School Board Decisions Read More