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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’s Office of Elementary and Secondary Education has issued new guidance for states to utilize federal funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act …
U.S. Department of Education Issues Guidance to Support School Improvement and Expand Student Choice Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Two aspiring educators took a significant step toward their teaching careers through West Chester University’s Partnering in Raising Inclusive, Zealous Educators (PRIZE) Program. Marissa Herring, of …
West Chester University’s PRIZE Program Celebrates New Commitments Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has unveiled its latest educational facility, the Child & Career Development Center – Engle Education Campus, positioned to serve over …
New Engle Education Campus to Launch in Chester County Read More
This fall, the Octorara Area School District will reorganize its schools. Grades are being shifted, students reassigned, and one building—Octorara Elementary School—will be mostly shut down. It’s being called a …
Too Little, Too Late — Octorara’s Budget Woes Were Avoidable Read More
MEDIA, PA — Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, President of Delaware County Community College, has been elected to the Board of Directors for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC). Her …
Delaware County Community College President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin Elected to AACC Board Read More
NORTH EAST, MD — Cecil College hosted its annual Continuing Education and Workforce Development Completion Ceremony, honoring the accomplishments of program completers and GED graduates. The ceremony recognized 74 individuals …
Cecil College Celebrates Continuing Education and Workforce Development Completers Read More
MEDIA, PA — Sixty-one new police officers celebrated their graduation from Delaware County Community College‘s Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, June 12, during a ceremony held at Ridley High School …
Delaware County Police Academy Graduates Largest Class in History Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University has announced the appointment of Christine Kelleher Palus, PhD, as Senior Vice Provost for Academics, effective August 1, 2025. An accomplished academic leader and a …
Villanova University Names Christine Kelleher Palus as Senior Vice Provost for Academics Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) and Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA), both operated by the Chester County Intermediate Unit, recently honored their class of 2025 with ceremonies that …
Your Future Starts Here: BVA and PVA Celebrate Class of 2025’s Triumphs and Unstoppable Spirit! Read More
GLENSIDE, PA — Arcadia University, in partnership with Core Education, has unveiled its Workforce Development program, a new initiative designed to help Pennsylvania employers recruit, retain, and upskill talent amid …
Arcadia University Launches Workforce Development Program to Address Skills Gap Read More