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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. — Downingtown High School East junior Ronit Luthra won the upper-grade division of U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick’s statewide America250 Pennsylvania Youth Essay Contest, earning placement of his essay …
Downingtown Student Wins McCormick’s America250 Essay Contest Read More
MEDIA, PA — Delaware County Community College marked the 100th birthday of World War II shipyard worker June Robbins on Sept. 18 at its Marple Campus, using the milestone to …
DCCC Honors ‘Rosie the Riveter’ as Women Advance in STEM Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A new work by a West Chester University composer will take center stage when the university’s Symphony Orchestra opens its season with an all-American program featuring …
‘Our America’ Takes Center Stage at WCU Symphony Opener Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Purple and gold will fill Farrell Stadium as West Chester University brings students, alumni and families together for one of the biggest traditions of Homecoming weekend: …
West Chester University Gears Up for Homecoming Showdown Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Downingtown Area School District is expanding cultural programming across its schools through Oct. 15, using Hispanic Heritage Month to bring Hispanic and Latino history, music, food, and …
Hispanic Heritage Comes Alive Across Downingtown Schools Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania launched its 2026-27 Governor’s Civic Engagement Award program Tuesday, setting voter-registration benchmarks for high schools and recognizing students who work at the polls as part of …
Pennsylvania Opens High School Voter Registration Program Read More
CHESTER SPRINGS, PA — Henrietta Hankin Branch Library will launch a three-part technology lecture series Thursday examining internet security, artificial intelligence and data centers, bringing discussions of digital risks and …
Hankin Library Tech Series Tackles AI, Data Centers Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University is expanding public access to its sustainability programs this fall with seminars, campus tours and community events focused on waste reduction, energy use, …
West Chester University Expands Public Sustainability Programs Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The West Chester Area School District has appointed new assistant principals at Henderson High School and Fugett Middle School, bringing two veteran educators with outside district …
West Chester Schools Add Leaders at Henderson, Fugett Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester University has received the 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award for the sixth time, recognizing the university’s work in academic excellence, campus belonging, …
West Chester University Earns Sixth HEED Award Read More