Pennsylvania Department of Education
The Pennsylvania Department of Education oversees public education across the state, including K–12 schools, charter schools, vocational institutions, and adult education.
It develops educational policies, administers funding, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations to enhance the quality of education in Pennsylvania.
Address: 333 Market St, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: (717) 783-6788
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#8 Seven Chester County High Schools Among State’s Top 50 in SAT Scores
Publisher’s Note: This February 14th story drew 10,739 visitors. The Downingtown STEM Academy ranks second in Pennsylvania among public high schools with the highest scores…
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Chester County Home to Nine of State’s 100 Highest-Scoring High Schools on 2018 Keystone Exams
Chester County is home to nine of the state’s 100 highest-scoring high schools on the 2018 Keystone Exams, writes Ethan Lott for The Pittsburgh Business…
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State’s Department of Education Launches New School Assessment Site
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has launched a new website to collect statistics on the state’s public and charter schools for parents, teachers, and students,…
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State Releases Average SAT Scores of All Public High Schools; See How Your District Stacks Up
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the average SAT scores for every public high school in the state. The newly released data is for…
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Octorara Homeland Security, Protective Services Academy Prepares Heroes of Tomorrow
The Octorara Homeland Security & Protective Services Academy (OHSPSA) is an approved Pennsylvania Department of Education Career and Technical Education Program of Study for students…
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Chester County Is Home to the Top-Performing Public School in the State
Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Education released School Performance Profile scores that measure the academic progress of 2,860 public schools across the state, writes…
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Two Chester County School Districts Among Top 25 Highest-Paying in the State
According to data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s latest employee payroll report for public school teachers, administrators, and staff, 20 out of the Top…
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Friday Briefs: Which Three Chester County High Schools Ranked Highest in SAT Scores? AND More on Traffic Planning and Design and Kennett Square
Briefs are concise reports on what’s happening around Chester County. This Morning: Three Chesco High Schools in Top 5 of State SAT Scores The Pennsylvania…
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Senator Dinniman Announces $400,000 for CCIU STEM Programs in Avon Grove and Oxford
Nearly half a million dollars of federal grant funds will send after-school help to the Avon Grove and Oxford Area elementary students who need it…
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Chester County Business Briefs
Over 500 Schools Overlooked by PDE Says Auditor General DePasquale According to two recent performance audits of the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the department has…











































