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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.
CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD — The Cecil College Foundation inducted 10 new members into its Socrates Society this month, expanding a donor group that supports scholarships, educational programs, and long-term institutional …
Cecil College Foundation Adds Donors to Planned Giving Society Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — AccessLex Institute has awarded its fourth annual MAX by AccessLex Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship to LMU Loyola Law School student Emilia Zielinski, recognizing her participation …
AccessLex Awards $50,000 Scholarship to Loyola Law Student Read More
MALVERN, PA — BLAST Robotics, a youth robotics program operated by Keystone STEM Alliance Inc., is exploring potential partnerships with Penn State Great Valley that could expand student access to …
BLAST Robotics Explores Partnership Opportunities With Penn State Great Valley Read More
It all came down to one final game. After two hard-fought contests, the NCAA Division II College Baseball World Series Championship Series between West Chester University and the University of …
Golden Rams Fall One Win Short of National Championship Read More
EXTON, PA — Citadel Credit Union recently awarded more than $100,000 to educators and schools across the Greater Philadelphia region through its 2026 Heart of Learning Awards program, marking the …
ICYMI: Citadel Expands Teacher Recognition Program With $100,000 in Awards Read More
EXTON, PA — Student leaders from across Chester County gathered on May 21 to celebrate a year of civic engagement, leadership development, and meaningful dialogue during the Chester County Intermediate …
Chester County Student Leaders Celebrate Year of Growth at Student Forum Banquet Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District Board of Directors approved a $344.99 million budget for the 2026-27 school year, increasing spending by $11.1 million while raising …
West Chester School Board Approves $345 Million Budget, Raises Property Taxes Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Communities That Care of Greater Downingtown has named the winners of its annual youth video contest, using student-created content to reinforce substance-use prevention efforts and promote healthy …
What Keeps These Downingtown Students Drug-Free? Read More
SWARTHMORE, PA — Swarthmore College will expand its financial aid program beginning in the 2027-28 academic year, guaranteeing aid that meets or exceeds tuition costs for students from households earning …
Swarthmore Expands Aid Program to Cover Tuition for More Families Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Coatesville Area School District and the Coatesville Area Teachers Association have ratified a new four-year labor agreement, positioning the district to avoid contract uncertainty ahead of …
Coatesville Teachers Ratify Contract Before Current Deal Expires Read More