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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.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District installed new principals at three schools for the 2026-27 academic year, reshuffling leadership at Downingtown High School East and Marsh Creek Sixth …
Three New Principals Bring Fresh Energy to Downingtown Schools Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit brought together more than 1,700 employees at Coatesville Area High School on August 17, marking 55 years of providing educational programs and …
Chester County Intermediate Unit Marks 55 Years of Service Read More
EXTON, PA — Chester County Library and state Sen. Carolyn Comitta will offer free library card registration, educational activities and a children’s book collection during a September 13 event designed …
Library Card Fest Brings Music, Ice Cream and Fun to Exton Read More
NEWARK, DE — American families spent an average of $34,019 on college during the 2025-26 academic year, a 10.3% increase from the previous year, as nearly half borrowed money and …
College Costs Rise 10% as Families Lean on Savings and Loans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education is urging states and school districts to tie classroom technology purchases and contract renewals to measurable academic results, increasing pressure on education …
Education Department Presses Schools to Prove Ed-Tech Results Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University has opened a second campus in Radnor, adding housing for approximately 900 students, nearly 30 classrooms and expanded research facilities as the institution incorporates the …
Villanova Opens 112-Acre Campus, Adds Housing for 900 Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has proposed sweeping changes to the accreditation system governing access to more than $100 billion in annual federal student aid, with its …
College Accreditation Overhaul Carries $490 Million Price Tag Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College graduated 20 students from its 13-month Accelerated Nursing Program on Aug. 14 in North East, preparing another group for registered-nurse licensure as Maryland faces …
Cecil College Graduates 20 as Maryland Nurse Shortage Looms Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College’s Educational Foundation secured a $300,390 grant to provide tuition-free manufacturing training for lower-income adults across the Philadelphia region, linking GED preparation with technical …
DCCC Grant Removes Tuition Barrier for Manufacturing Training Read More
IMMACULATA, PA — Immaculata University expects to welcome 495 new students this fall, extending enrollment growth for a second consecutive year as first-year applications and transfer enrollment continued to climb, …
Immaculata University Enrollment Rises for Second Straight Year Read More