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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.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Army National Guard is bringing its mixed-reality disaster-response simulator to Philadelphia-area high schools this fall as part of a seven-market tour that combines emergency-response training scenarios …
Army National Guard Takes Disaster Simulator to Philadelphia Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District has appointed Dr. Kyle Brun as principal of Charles F. Patton Middle School, bringing a district alumnus and current Garnet Valley …
Unionville Alum Kyle Brun to Lead Patton Middle School Read More
EXTON, PA — Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology® (GETT) will hold its annual free educational expo this fall to inspire girls to learn about careers in science, technology, engineering and math …
Girls Exploring Tomorrow’s Technology Is Back to Help Inspire Girls to Learn and Engage in STEM Education Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Unionville High School recently activated a 650-kilowatt rooftop solar array that is expected to cut electricity costs by about $75,000 annually and save the Unionville-Chadds Ford …
Unionville Solar Array Targets $1 Million in Energy Savings Read More
BERWYN, PA — Children and families got a hands-on look at robotics and engineering during Keystone STEM Alliance’s STEM Palooza, where students from BLAST Robotics turned their Berwyn workshop into …
BLAST Robotics Brings Hands-On STEM to Families in Berwyn Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College will recognize military veterans and active-duty service members Sept. 29 during a home soccer match at its Marple Campus, using the event to …
DCCC Soccer Match Puts Veterans in Spotlight Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A century of jazz history will come alive at West Chester University this fall as students, alumni, faculty, and guest artists gather for three days of …
WCU Celebrates a Century of Jazz With Three Days of Music Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Cheyney University and West Chester University will take part in Pennsylvania’s first college-outreach initiative coordinated across all 10 State System universities, extending efforts to connect high school …
Cheyney, West Chester Join Statewide College Access Push Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Chester County families can connect with local organizations, explore services for children, and enjoy an afternoon of free activities when the 2026 Family Resource Fair comes to …
Coatesville Family Resource Fair Connects Families With Local Support Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — Immaculata University awarded five incoming students Presidential Scholarships covering full-time undergraduate tuition for four years, extending the Chester County university’s top merit-based award to members of its …
Immaculata Awards Five Students Four-Year Tuition Scholarships Read More