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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. — More than 10 million students and families have already completed federal financial aid applications for the upcoming school year, marking a sharp increase that federal officials say …
FAFSA Surge Signals Easier Aid Access for Millions Read More
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 …
Blast Robotics Wins Rookie All-Star Award in Breakout First Season Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — As excitement builds around NASA’s return to crewed lunar flight, West Chester University is giving the community a chance to look even farther ahead with a …
West Chester University Welcomes NASA Scientist for Mars Lecture Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students and staff across the Downingtown Area School District came together in a show of unity and school pride during the third annual DASD Unity Day on …
Downingtown Schools Unite for Third Annual Unity Day Celebration Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College President Dr. Mary Bolt has been named a recipient of the Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society’s highest honor …
Cecil College President Receives PTK Award of Distinction Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School District Board of School Directors approved contracts, personnel actions, facilities spending, and policy items at its regular meeting on Monday, March 23, after …
Octorara School Board Approves Contracts, Reviews Charter Costs, Fills Vacancy Read More
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
ELKTON, MD — Cecil College announced Tuesday it will launch a Certified Manufacturing Associate program in June 2026 to prepare individuals with little or no experience for entry-level manufacturing jobs.
Cecil College Launches Manufacturing Training Program for New Workers Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An international summit hosted by First Lady Melania Trump brought representatives from 45 countries to the White House this week, focusing on artificial intelligence, education, and global …
Global AI Summit Draws 45 Nations to White House Read More
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 …
TCHS Brandywine Students Earn First-Ever Tech Comp Victory Read More