Education

Education in Chester County, PA

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.

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West Chester Area School District

West Chester Area School District Announces Preliminary Budget for 2024-25: Balancing Quality Education and Fiscal Responsibility

- by Maryann Pugh

WEST CHESTER, PA — In an attempt to balance the quality of education against rising costs, the West Chester Area School District (WCASD) in West Chester, Pennsylvania recently disclosed a …

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Delaware County Community College

Local High School Students Earn College Degrees Before Graduation Through Dual Enrollment Program

- by Maryann Pugh

MEDIA, PA — In a striking demonstration of ambition and forward-thinking, 11 students from the Coatesville and Downingtown Area School Districts are celebrating an extraordinary achievement this spring. Before even donning …

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Independent Schools / Regional

Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Host Inaugural STREAM Expo, Expanding to Include Catholic Higher Education

- by Alec Robson

PHILADELPHIA, PA — To highlight the integration of faith with comprehensive academic offerings, the Office of Catholic Education (OCE) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced its plans to host …

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