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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.
ELKTON, MD — Cecil College said nine students completed its HVAC technician apprenticeship program, qualifying them to apply for Maryland HVACR journeyman licenses without taking the state licensing exam.
Cecil College HVAC Graduates Earn Maryland License Eligibility Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Shakespeare is coming to life in downtown West Chester as students from across Chester County prepare to step onto a professional stage for a day of …
Chester County Students Take Shakespeare to a Professional Stage Read More
EXTON, PA — A national survey of more than 18,000 substitute teachers found many K-12 districts face persistent gaps in training, classroom support and retention despite relying on an experienced …
Survey Shows Schools Rely on Aging Substitute Workforce Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College recognized student writers this week during its annual Creative Writing Program awards ceremony and public reading, highlighting original poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction from …
Cecil College Showcases Student Writing at Annual Competition Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester University Golden Rams kicked off the NCAA Tournament in impressive fashion Thursday afternoon, rolling to a 15-4 victory over fifth-seeded Bloomsburg at Serpico …
Golden Rams Open NCAA Tournament with Dominant 15-4 Win Over Bloomsburg Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania transportation and education officials are launching a school-based career program this fall to steer students toward highway construction and skilled-trade jobs as the state seeks workers …
PennDOT Launches School Career Program Amid Labor Shortages Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — High-achieving students from schools across Chester County gathered Friday morning at Downingtown Country Club to celebrate a successful 2025-26 Chester County Academic Competition season during the annual …
Chester County Students Honored at Breakfast of Champions Celebration Read More
PAOLI, PA — Students from BLAST Robotics participated in an 85th anniversary celebration hosted by the Paoli–Berwyn–Malvern Lions Club in Paoli, highlighting a broader effort by organizers to combine STEM …
Beyond Robots: Local Students Discover a Bigger Mission Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Chester County Intermediate Unit cybersecurity engineer Joe Stillions was named the 2026 Tech Ed Pro of the Year at the Tech Talk Live Conference, recognition that comes …
CCIU Cybersecurity Engineer Receives Tech Education Award Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This past Saturday, the West Chester University Golden Rams baseball team reached the PSAC Championship game for the second time in three seasons. Coming off a …
Golden Rams Baseball Earn No. 1 Seed, Set to Host NCAA Atlantic Regional Read More