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Blast Robotics
Education

Blast Robotics Earns Rising All-Star Award at Philadelphia Event

April 6, 2026April 6, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Blast Robotics, a Berwyn-based student robotics team, continued its breakout rookie season by earning the Rising All-Star Award at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic District Philadelphia Event, highlighting the …

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STEM Design Challenge
Octorara Area School District

Octorara Students Claim Four Top Spots and Two Honorable Mentions at Regional STEM Design Challenge

March 31, 2026March 30, 2026 - by Communications

ATGLEN, PA — Octorara Area School District is proud to announce the outstanding achievements of its students at the recent STEM Design Challenge hosted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

Octorara Students Claim Four Top Spots and Two Honorable Mentions at Regional STEM Design Challenge Read More
FIRST Mid-Atlantic Centennial Robotics Competition
Education / Technology

Blast Robotics Wins Rookie All-Star Award in Breakout First Season

March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

BERWYN, PA — A fast-growing student robotics team turned its first competitive season into a major success, as Blast Robotics captured the Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic Centennial …

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Blast Robotics (FRC Team 10989)
Education / Technology

Berwyn Robotics Team Wins Rookie All-Star Award at Competition

March 27, 2026March 26, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

BERWYN, PA — A student-led robotics team based in Berwyn received the Rookie All-Star Award at the FIRST Mid-Atlantic Centennial Robotics Competition, organizers announced.

Berwyn Robotics Team Wins Rookie All-Star Award at Competition Read More
Tech Comp TCHS First Place
Chester County Intermediate Unit

TCHS Brandywine Students Earn First-Ever Tech Comp Victory

March 24, 2026March 23, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Technical College High School Brandywine students captured their first-ever Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition title, with seniors Konnor Blevins and Jackson Trostle earning a first-place finish on …

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United States Department of Education
Education / National

Students to Compete Nationwide for Presidential 1776 Civics Award

March 8, 2026March 7, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Thousands of high school students across the United States are advancing to the next stage of a national civics competition recognizing knowledge of the country’s founding, while …

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SkySecure
News

SkySecure: Supporting Aviation Safety in Chester County

January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 - by Aryan Mitra

Aviation, widely regarded as the safest method of transportation, has seen significant safety improvements year after year. However, when mishaps occur, the consequences can be catastrophic, often endangering lives and …

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Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
Education / Pennsylvania

Free College Credits, Fifth-Grade Pitches Signal Shift in Pa. Education Playbook

December 23, 2025December 22, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania education officials last week rolled out a dual-front push aimed at strengthening the workforce pipeline, announcing free college credits for law enforcement officers while spotlighting student-led …

Free College Credits, Fifth-Grade Pitches Signal Shift in Pa. Education Playbook Read More
United States Department of Education,
Education / National

Talent Marketplaces, Civics Showdowns, Literacy Cash, and a FAFSA Surge at Education Dept.

December 22, 2025December 21, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education rolled out a rapid-fire set of initiatives in mid-December that officials say are meant to reshape how students connect to jobs, how …

Talent Marketplaces, Civics Showdowns, Literacy Cash, and a FAFSA Surge at Education Dept. Read More
Everyone Can STEM
West Chester University

Survey Open: Help Shape the Region’s STEM Workforce

December 6, 2025December 5, 2025 - by Homi Kapadia

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University’s Center for STEM Inclusion (CSI) invites local organizations to complete a survey about STEM skills gaps in our regional workforce.

Survey Open: Help Shape the Region’s STEM Workforce Read More

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