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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.
BETHLEHEM, PA — Lehigh University College of Education researcher Zilong Pan is developing an AI-powered AI agent suite to help students work through STEM learning tasks and problems while keeping …
StemPal Brings Guided AI Support to STEM Learning Read More
For most families, back-to-school means buying supplies, organizing backpacks, and coordinating bus schedules. That’s not the case for 12,000 children in Pennsylvania’s foster care system. At CASA Youth Advocates serving …
For Kids in Foster Care, Back to School Can Mean Starting Over Again Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Downingtown Area School District installed new principals at three schools for the 2026-27 academic year, reshuffling leadership at Downingtown High School East and Marsh Creek Sixth …
Three New Principals Bring Fresh Energy to Downingtown Schools Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit brought together more than 1,700 employees at Coatesville Area High School on August 17, marking 55 years of providing educational programs and …
Chester County Intermediate Unit Marks 55 Years of Service Read More
EXTON, PA — Chester County Library and state Sen. Carolyn Comitta will offer free library card registration, educational activities and a children’s book collection during a September 13 event designed …
Library Card Fest Brings Music, Ice Cream and Fun to Exton Read More
NEWARK, DE — American families spent an average of $34,019 on college during the 2025-26 academic year, a 10.3% increase from the previous year, as nearly half borrowed money and …
College Costs Rise 10% as Families Lean on Savings and Loans Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education is urging states and school districts to tie classroom technology purchases and contract renewals to measurable academic results, increasing pressure on education …
Education Department Presses Schools to Prove Ed-Tech Results Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University has opened a second campus in Radnor, adding housing for approximately 900 students, nearly 30 classrooms and expanded research facilities as the institution incorporates the …
Villanova Opens 112-Acre Campus, Adds Housing for 900 Students Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education has proposed sweeping changes to the accreditation system governing access to more than $100 billion in annual federal student aid, with its …
College Accreditation Overhaul Carries $490 Million Price Tag Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College graduated 20 students from its 13-month Accelerated Nursing Program on Aug. 14 in North East, preparing another group for registered-nurse licensure as Maryland faces …
Cecil College Graduates 20 as Maryland Nurse Shortage Looms Read More