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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 — Education leaders, legislators, and students from all 12 Chester County school districts came together for the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s annual Legislative Breakfast, strengthening collaboration and advancing …
Chester County Leaders Unite to Strengthen Schools at Legislative Breakfast Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are proposing sweeping new rules that would cut off student loan eligibility for college programs whose graduates do not earn more than high school graduates.
College Programs Face Cutoff If Graduates Earn Too Little Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Student teachers in Pennsylvania can now apply for up to $10,000 in financial support as part of a state effort to strengthen the educator workforce and reduce …
PA Offers $10K Student Teacher Stipends Amid Shortage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal agencies are launching new education grant competitions aimed at expanding charter schools and strengthening teacher development programs nationwide.
New Federal Grants Push School Choice and Teacher Pipeline Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal officials are intensifying efforts to recover misused pandemic education funds after identifying tens of millions of dollars in fraud, waste, and improper spending tied to COVID-19 …
Federal Crackdown Targets Millions in Pandemic Education Fraud Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students across the Downingtown Area School District took part in meaningful assemblies focused on acceptance and belonging, as Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Darius Cooper and Miss Pennsylvania …
From the NFL to the Classroom, A Message of Kindness Takes Center Stage Read More
ATGLEN, PA — The Octorara Area School District has introduced a 5-year Strategic Roadmap designed to guide long-term growth, strengthen student outcomes, and support continuous improvement across the district. The …
Octorara Area School District Unveils 5-Year Strategic Roadmap to Guide Student Success Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Students and staff at Downingtown High School West came together Tuesday, April 14, for a powerful Yom HaShoah observance, as second-generation speaker Linda Jaffe shared her mother’s …
Downingtown Students Reflect During Yom HaShoah Observance at DHS West Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A burst of creativity has taken over West Chester, where nearly 500 student-created works are transforming gallery walls into a celebration of young artistic talent.
West Chester Art Exhibition Showcases Student Talent and National Competition Entries Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Child and Career Development Center Engle Campus (CCDC Engle) introduced its first school mascot, “Echo the Eagle,” during a pep rally Friday, April 10, as …
CCDC Engle Introduces School Mascot at West Grove Pep Rally Read More