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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.
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education has awarded more than $56 million to 13 community colleges across the Commonwealth to fund critical capital projects ranging from deferred maintenance …
$56M Surge Targets Crumbling Campuses at 13 Pennsylvania Community Colleges Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday issued sweeping new guidance reaffirming constitutionally protected prayer in public schools while simultaneously opening a high-profile investigation into whether college …
Education Dept. Draws New Lines on School Prayer, Launches Student Data Probe Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Aspiring entrepreneurs, students, and innovators are being invited to turn bold concepts into viable businesses as West Chester University opens entries for its 14th Annual Business …
Big Ideas Wanted: WCU Opens $11,500 Business Idea Challenge Read More
WILKES-BARRE, PA — Timothy L. DeFoor on Monday honored a Wilkes-Barre ninth grader whose artwork has become the face of Pennsylvania’s newest financial literacy activity book, spotlighting a statewide push …
Student’s Art Wins Statewide Honor, Lands on New Money Guide Cover Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House Education Committee on Monday took a deep dive into the latest statewide school performance data, as lawmakers and education leaders examined early signs of …
Lawmakers Probe School Performance as New Data Shows Post-Pandemic Gains Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The curtain is rising across the Downingtown Area School District this spring, with hundreds of students preparing to bring a slate of well-known and crowd-pleasing musicals to …
Downingtown Schools Set Stage for Blockbuster Spring Musical Season Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — Immaculata University will open its campus doors on Presidents Day, Monday, February 16, hosting an undergraduate admissions information session aimed at giving prospective students a firsthand look …
Presidents Day Open House Invites Students Inside Immaculata University Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a rapid-fire week of moves touching everything from college accreditation to student loans, the U.S. Department of Education signaled it intends to remake the rules that …
Education Department Rolls Out Broad Higher-Ed, Title IX Crackdown Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, Leon Smith, has been named one of five finalists for 2026 National Teacher of the Year, putting a veteran Haverford High …
Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Lands in National Teacher of the Year Finals Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Library System (CCLS) is inviting community members across its 18 locations to share their voices and help shape the future of library services. The …
Chester County Library System Launches Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey Read More