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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.
MEDIA, PA — Student artists will take over the Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College this fall as the annual AFA Foundations Exhibition brings together work created in the …
DCCC Exhibition Showcases Emerging Artists in Media Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — Avon Grove Charter School will add a full-time police officer at its State Road Campus beginning Monday, Aug. 31, establishing a daily law-enforcement presence for students …
Avon Grove Charter Adds Full-Time Police Officer to Campus Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Union Community Care is building Chester County’s first school-based community health center inside Coatesville Area Senior High School, creating a year-round access point for medical care as …
Coatesville School Health Center Moves Toward 2027 Opening Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Jazz, orchestral music and Golden Ram spirit will fill the heart of West Chester University this September as the Wells School of Music brings its 10th …
WCU Concert on the Quad Celebrates Jazz, America250 and Fall Spirit Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — Lehigh University College of Education researcher Zilong Pan is developing an AI-powered AI agent suite to help students work through STEM learning tasks and problems while keeping …
StemPal Brings Guided AI Support to STEM Learning Read More
For most families, back-to-school means buying supplies, organizing backpacks, and coordinating bus schedules. That’s not the case for 12,000 children in Pennsylvania’s foster care system. At CASA Youth Advocates serving …
For Kids in Foster Care, Back to School Can Mean Starting Over Again Read More
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