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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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education recently launched the fiscal year 2026 competition for its Comprehensive Centers Program, restructuring the federal technical-assistance initiative around state-directed education priorities as …
Education Department Reshapes Grant Program Around State Control Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Labor have opened two federal grant competitions aimed at expanding career-focused education programs and teacher training aligned …
Education, Labor Launch Grants Focused on Workforce Skills Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — After rolling to a 15-4 victory over fifth-seeded Bloomsburg on Thursday at Serpico Stadium, the West Chester University Golden Rams baseball team advanced to a best-of-three …
West Chester Returns to Super Regionals Behind Explosive Offensive Weekend Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College recognized 29 graduates from its Nursing Class of 2026 during a pinning ceremony Friday at the Milburn Stone Theatre on the college’s North East …
Cecil College Nursing Graduates Earn Pins as Regional Demand for Nurses Grows Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Six students and one student group from Chester County were among the statewide winners recognized by the Shapiro administration in Pennsylvania’s 2026 “Protect. Check. Remove.” Lyme Disease …
ICYMI: Chester County Students Earn Top Honors in State Lyme Contest Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College honored its 2026 Physical Therapist Assistant graduating class during a White Coat Pinning Ceremony held Thursday at the Technology Center on the college’s North …
Cecil College PTA Graduates Enter Workforce Amid Strong Exam Outcomes Read More
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