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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.
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Preschoolers at Primrose School of Oaks marked National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day earlier this month with a heartfelt visit to the Upper Providence Township Police Department, delivering …
Tiny Thank-Yous: Preschoolers Honor Police on Law Enforcement Day Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a $3.3 million statewide investment aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s skilled trades and manufacturing workforce, unveiling the initiative during a visit to …
$3.3M Workforce Push Aims to Train Next Generation of Pa. Skilled Workers Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Lehigh University’s College of Education will host two key events to support and celebrate educators in the Lehigh Valley and beyond: an Educator Job Fair on February …
Lehigh University College of Education to Host Educator Job Fair and Recognition Ceremony Amid Pennsylvania Teacher Shortage Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District says a targeted, relationship-driven outreach campaign is paying off, with 127 students returning from charter and cyber charter schools this year — …
Charter Exodus Reversed: Downingtown Schools Reclaim Students, Millions Read More
MILLERSBURG, PA — Mid Penn Bank is accepting applications for its annual Anna Woodside Scholarship, offering four $1,000 awards to high-achieving high school seniors planning to continue their education in …
$4K for Futures: Mid Penn Bank Opens Scholarship Honoring Trailblazer Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Classrooms across the Downingtown Area School District were quiet on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but students were anything but idle, fanning out across the community to …
Students Turn Day Off Into Day of Service Across Downingtown Schools Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University has expanded its governing board with four new trustees, drawing leaders from faith, philanthropy, business, and law as the Catholic institution positions itself for its …
Villanova Adds Four New Voices to Board as University Charts Its Next Era Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — With cyberattacks increasingly targeting school infrastructure across the country, education and municipal leaders in Chester County are being called to the front lines for a specialized training …
Schools Brace for Cyber Threats as Chester County Hosts High-Stakes OT Training Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education this past week rolled out a sweeping, multi-front agenda that pairs new funding for artificial intelligence and campus civil discourse with a …
McMahon Unleashes $169M AI Push as Trump Targets College “Do Not Harm” Rules Read More
WAYNE, PA — Education Management Solutions has unveiled the nominees for its 17th Annual Excellence in Clinical Simulation Awards, spotlighting a national roster of educators and innovators who are reshaping …
Elite Educators Vie for Simulation’s Biggest Honors as EMS Names 2026 Nominees Read More