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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.
What This Means for You K–12 Schools: Districts may use existing federal funds to adopt team-based “strategic staffing” models that pair multiple educators with the same group of students. Colleges …
Education Department Announces Policy Changes, Investigations, and FAFSA Updates Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A poised final spelling of “predecessor” secured the championship for Yohaan Damani of Downingtown Middle School at the 2026 Chester County Spelling Bee on Wednesday night.
Downingtown Student Spells “Predecessor” to Claim County Title Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — The cheers may have faded from the court and the field, but the legacy lives on.
Cecil College to Celebrate Athletic Legacy at Hall of Fame Dinner in North East Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation has opened applications for its 2026/2027 academic scholarship program, offering financial support to residents pursuing higher education and trade school training.
Malvern-Based Foundation Launches 2026 Scholarship Program Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Area School District is marking Black History Month with a districtwide slate of programs designed to honor the achievements of African Americans while creating space for …
Downingtown Schools Spotlight Black History With Art, Dance, and Living History Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University is once again taking science out of the classroom and into the community, launching a new season of its free Science on Tap …
Science Meets Suds as WCU Brings Big Ideas to a West Chester Pub Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded more than $56 million to 13 community colleges across the Commonwealth to fund critical capital projects ranging from deferred maintenance …
$56M Surge Targets Crumbling Campuses at 13 Pennsylvania Community Colleges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday issued sweeping new guidance reaffirming constitutionally protected prayer in public schools while simultaneously opening a high-profile investigation into whether college …
Education Dept. Draws New Lines on School Prayer, Launches Student Data Probe Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and innovators are being invited to turn bold concepts into viable businesses as West Chester University opens entries for its 14th Annual Business …
Big Ideas Wanted: WCU Opens $11,500 Business Idea Challenge Read More
WILKES-BARRE, PA — Timothy L. DeFoor on Monday honored a Wilkes-Barre ninth grader whose artwork has become the face of Pennsylvania’s newest financial literacy activity book, spotlighting a statewide push …
Student’s Art Wins Statewide Honor, Lands on New Money Guide Cover Read More