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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.
POTTSTOWN, PA — Ten Owen J. Roberts (OJR) High School seniors were named Commended Scholars in the 72nd annual National Merit Scholarship Program. OJR’s 10 Commended Scholars are: Cullen Bland …
Owen J. Roberts High School Honors 10 National Merit Scholars Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College students, including those attending its Chester County locations, will have new pathways to six Penn State bachelor’s degree programs under an agreement designed …
DCCC Expands Penn State Transfer Routes to Six Degree Programs Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College is helping military veterans transition into new careers and expand existing businesses through degree programs, education benefits assistance, and professional development opportunities designed …
Delaware County Community College Helps Veterans Change Careers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is directing approximately $11.8 million in federal highway funding to 27 educational institutions across 21 counties to expand training for construction, transportation, and infrastructure jobs, as …
Pennsylvania Invests $11.8 Million in Highway Workforce Training Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Seven Cecil College students received a combined $7,000 in scholarships this fall from the Upper Bay Ruritan Club, extending a two-decade funding program that helps local …
Seven Cecil College Students Receive $7,000 in Scholarships Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University ranked in the top 20% of large employers for community engagement in the 2026 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia assessment, marking its fifth consecutive …
West Chester University Ranks Among Top Civic-Minded Employers Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Philadelphia Eagles fans will have a chance to hear stories from three former players while helping Downingtown students and local families during a special evening that combines …
Eagles Legends Head to Downingtown for a Night That Gives Back Read More
MALVERN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit will formally open its new Child and Career Development Center campus in Great Valley on Wednesday, October 21, expanding access to specialized …
CCIU Expands Special Education Access With New Malvern Campus Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University will feature a currently enrolled student as the speaker for its annual Dr. Clifford E. DeBaptiste Frederick Douglass Institute Lecture for the first …
West Chester University Selects First Student for Douglass Lecture Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Hundreds of dancers, families and community members will come together in West Chester for an evening of performances, heartfelt tributes and support for people affected by …
ICYMI: West Chester Dancers Unite for Cancer Patients at Dance for HER Read More