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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.
IMMACULATA, PA — Immaculata University is expanding video-security coverage at four campus buildings this week, with Tri-M Group installing cameras around entrances to Good Counsel, Loyola Hall, Alumnae Hall and …
Immaculata University Expands Campus Security Camera Coverage Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education is urging schools nationwide to strengthen instruction on communism and its historical consequences ahead of the Nov. 7 National Day for the …
Education Department Urges Schools to Expand Communism Lessons Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Health and Human Services is offering $10 million in prizes and equipment vouchers to schools and youth organizations that implement the Presidential Fitness Test, …
HHS Offers $10 Million to Expand Presidential Fitness Test Read More
EXTON, PA — The Chester County Library Trust recognized founding president James E. McErlane on Oct. 1 for two decades of leadership that helped establish the organization and expand financial …
Chester County Library Trust Honors Founding President Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education extended enrollment for a temporary 1% interest-rate reduction on eligible federal student loans through Dec. 31, giving borrowers more time to qualify …
Education Department Extends 1% Student Loan Auto-Pay Cut Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service have proposed rules for a new federal tax credit that could channel billions of dollars annually into K-12 scholarships beginning …
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Opens New K-12 Funding Path Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education formally restored the 2020 Title IX regulations to the Code of Federal Regulations, cementing the framework the agency has been enforcing since …
Education Department Restores 2020 Title IX Rule Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Hundreds of dancers, families and community members will come together in West Chester this month for an evening that blends performance with purpose, as the fifth …
WCU’s Dance for HER Unites Chester County Through Dance and Service Read More
TREDYFFRIN TWP, PA — BLAST Robotics turned Tredyffrin Township Community Day into a hands-on STEM experience Oct. 3, giving children and families opportunities to operate small robots, meet student mentors …
BLAST Robotics Brings Nix, Hands-On STEM to Tredyffrin Community Day Read More
EXTON, PA — From launching a first business to planning an eventual exit, Chester County entrepreneurs will have a chance to put their questions directly to local business experts during …
Exton Event Connects Entrepreneurs With Chester County Business Help Read More