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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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The decision by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to support funding cuts for public cyber charter schools has sparked significant pushback, particularly from Parents for School Options (PSO), …
Will Your Child’s Education Suffer? Cyber School Funding Under Attack Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove High School recently celebrated 25 of its seniors for achieving the prestigious Pennsylvania Seal of Biliteracy, an award granted to students who showcase proficiency …
25 Avon Grove Seniors Celebrate a Bilingual Milestone That Opens Doors Worldwide Read More
MEDIA, PA —Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has announced the successful completion of its first cohort in a tuition-free welding training program, made possible through a partnership with Philadelphia Works’ …
Life-Changing Opportunity: First Students Complete Free Welding Program! Read More
EXTON, PA — High school students from across Chester County gathered in May at the Hilton Garden Inn in Exton to celebrate the conclusion of the 2024-25 Chester County Student …
Chester County Teens Transform Leadership at Life-Changing Forum Banquet! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) School Board recently approved a $333,897,499 general fund budget for the 2025-26 school year. This marks an $11.3 million, …
WCASD Boosts Funding to $333.9M to Empower Students and Protect Futures! Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The annual Chester County Knowledge Bowl brought together middle school students from across the region to test their academic strengths on Tuesday, May 20, at the Technical …
Chester County’s Young Minds Shine in Thrilling Knowledge Battle! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced that 33 high schools across Pennsylvania earned Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards (GCEA) for their student-driven efforts to register eligible peers to vote …
Chester County Schools Shine in Statewide Push to Empower 5,000 New Voters! Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Fifteen students from Avon Grove School District (AGSD) were honored this week at the Migrant Education Program (MEP) Graduation, held at Harrisburg Area Community College. The ceremony …
Avon Grove School District Students Celebrate Triumph at Inspiring MEP Graduation Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has recognized 15 postsecondary institutions for their substantial efforts to promote mental health and prevent student suicide through the newly established …
15 Colleges Leading the Fight Against Student Suicide and Mental Health Stigma Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board is contending with its second resignation of the year following the departure of Region 3 Director Jay Lusby, announced at the board’s …
Shake-Up at Octorara School Board: Two Resignations, Leadership in Turmoil, and Big Changes Ahead! Read More