Skip to content
Top Menu
  • Log In
  • Register
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
MyChesCo

MyChesCo

Chester County News and Community Website

  • Communities
    • Avondale
    • Berwyn
    • Coatesville
    • Cochranville
    • Devon
    • Downingtown
    • Exton
    • Honey Brook
    • Kennett Square
    • Malvern
    • Oxford
    • Paoli
    • Parkesburg
    • Phoenixville
    • Spring City
    • Toughkenamon
    • West Chester
    • West Grove
  • Education
    • Chester County Intermediate Unit
    • School Districts
      • Avon Grove School District
      • Coatesville Area School District
      • Downingtown Area School District
      • Great Valley School District
      • Kennett Consolidated School District
      • Octorara Area School District
      • Owen J. Roberts School District
      • Oxford Area School District
      • Phoenixville Area School District
      • Spring-Ford Area School District
      • Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
      • Twin Valley School District
      • Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
      • West Chester Area School District
    • Charter Schools
    • Independent Schools
    • Colleges and Universities
    • Chester County Library System
  • News
    • Traffic
    • Weather
    • Business
    • Health / Medical
    • National
    • Pennsylvania
    • Sports
  • Entertainment
  • Lifestyle
  • Tools
    • Members
    • Groups
    • Submit an Article
    • Contact Us
    • Signup for Newsletter
    • Contests and Giveaways
    • Gas Prices
    • Register
    • Log In
  • About
    • MyChesCo
    • Writing for Us
    • Advertising with Us
    • Contacting Us
    • Citizen Journalism
    • Submitting Articles
    • Starting a Group
    • How to Support Us
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • DMCA Policy
    • AI Disclosure
  • Shop

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.

Octorara Area School District
Octorara Area School District

Octorara Board Moves Millions Quietly as Big Changes Advance

1 hour ago11 hours ago - by Maryann Pugh

ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School Board approved more than $2.7 million in spending, advanced major facility upgrade plans, and enacted a wide range of staffing and policy changes …

Octorara Board Moves Millions Quietly as Big Changes Advance Read More

PDE Dual Credit event
Education / Pennsylvania

Free College Credits Expand for PA Students Under New Funding

8 hours agoApril 24, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

KUTZTOWN, PA — Hundreds of Pennsylvania high school students are earning college credits at no cost as the state expands funding for dual-credit programs designed to accelerate access to higher …

Free College Credits Expand for PA Students Under New Funding Read More
Gwynedd Mercy University
Colleges and Universities / Regional

Gwynedd Mercy University Raises $35.3 Million in Campaign

17 hours agoApril 24, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA — Gwynedd Mercy University said its Mercy in Motion campaign raised more than $35.3 million, exceeding its $25 million goal with contributions from nearly 2,200 donors.

Gwynedd Mercy University Raises $35.3 Million in Campaign Read More

Harcum College
Colleges and Universities / Regional

Harcum College Names OnMed CEO as Commencement Speaker

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

BRYN MAWR, PA — Harcum College said it has selected Karthik Ganesh, CEO of OnMed, as keynote speaker for its 110th Commencement Ceremony, where he will also receive an honorary …

Harcum College Names OnMed CEO as Commencement Speaker Read More
Chase Barrett, junior at Avon Grove High School, and Representative Christina Sappey
Chester County Intermediate Unit

Chester County Leaders Unite to Strengthen Schools at Legislative Breakfast

April 23, 2026April 22, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Education leaders, legislators, and students from all 12 Chester County school districts came together for the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s annual Legislative Breakfast, strengthening collaboration and advancing …

Chester County Leaders Unite to Strengthen Schools at Legislative Breakfast Read More

US Department of Education
Colleges and Universities / National

College Programs Face Cutoff If Graduates Earn Too Little

April 20, 2026April 18, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are proposing sweeping new rules that would cut off student loan eligibility for college programs whose graduates do not earn more than high school graduates.

College Programs Face Cutoff If Graduates Earn Too Little Read More
Student and teacher
Education / Pennsylvania

PA Offers $10K Student Teacher Stipends Amid Shortage

April 20, 2026April 19, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Student teachers in Pennsylvania can now apply for up to $10,000 in financial support as part of a state effort to strengthen the educator workforce and reduce …

PA Offers $10K Student Teacher Stipends Amid Shortage Read More

Education
Education / National

New Federal Grants Push School Choice and Teacher Pipeline

April 20, 2026April 18, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies are launching new education grant competitions aimed at expanding charter schools and strengthening teacher development programs nationwide.

New Federal Grants Push School Choice and Teacher Pipeline Read More
United States Department of Education
Education / National

Federal Crackdown Targets Millions in Pandemic Education Fraud

April 19, 2026April 18, 2026 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are intensifying efforts to recover misused pandemic education funds after identifying tens of millions of dollars in fraud, waste, and improper spending tied to COVID-19 …

Federal Crackdown Targets Millions in Pandemic Education Fraud Read More
DASD Darius Cooper, Miss PA
Downingtown Area School District

From the NFL to the Classroom, A Message of Kindness Takes Center Stage

April 18, 2026April 18, 2026 - by Timothy Alexander

DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students across the Downingtown Area School District took part in meaningful assemblies focused on acceptance and belonging, as Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Darius Cooper and Miss Pennsylvania …

From the NFL to the Classroom, A Message of Kindness Takes Center Stage Read More

Posts pagination

1 2 … 62 Next

Trending News

  • Your Night Drive on U.S. 30 Could Turn Into a Slow Crawl

  • Months-Old Shooting Case Breaks Open With Surprise Arrest

  • Octorara Board Moves Millions Quietly as Big Changes Advance

  • Man Flees Police, Arrested With Loaded Gun in Wilmington

  • Chatham: A Village Where the Road Remembers

Subscribe for Updates

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • X
  • LinkedIn
  • Google
  • RSS Feed

Tools

  • Members
  • Newsletter
  • Events
  • Groups
  • Guest Articles
  • Coupon Center
  • Gas Prices
  • Log In
  • Register

About Us

  • About MyChesCo
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • Support Us
  • Write for Us
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • DMCA Policy
  • Affiliate Disclaimer

Recommended Reading

Nyiem Mitchell

Months-Old Shooting Case Breaks Open With Surprise Arrest

27 minutes ago12 hours ago

Avery Brown

Man Flees Police, Arrested With Loaded Gun in Wilmington

2 hours ago12 hours ago

Pennsylvania State Police

Night Crash, Retail Theft, and Arrests Unfold Across Chester County

7 hours agoApril 24, 2026

Copyright © 2026 MyChesCo.