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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Holy Family University Offers Grant Support for Special Education Teacher Certification
To address the impact of special education personnel shortages at all levels of education from Pre-K classrooms to high schools, Holy Family University is offering…
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Technical Education Centers — Like Chesco’s TCHS — to Receive $1.2 Million for New Equipment
Career and technical education centers in the area, including Chester County Technical College High School, will receive $1.2 million from the state this year for…
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Six Chester County Schools Among 40 Top-Rated High Schools in Area
Six Chester County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by Philadelphia Magazine. To…
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New Dean Lauren Wochok Named at Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy’s assistant dean since 2020 Lauren Wochok was named this week as the new dean for the Academy. Wochok replaces Paul Lea,…
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Immaculata Receives Grant to ‘Fully Engage Next Generation’ of Special Education Teachers
Immaculata University has received the Special Education Performance Grant 2022-2024: Developing Future Special Educators from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The grant provides $25,000 funding through the 2024 academic…
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TLC Leadership Academy Honors Seniors
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth’s Leadership Academy hosted a Graduation Ceremony for their Class of 2022 students at the John James Audubon Center…
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Downingtown Teacher One of Three Local Educators to Each Win $10,000 from Citadel Credit Union
Deb Rooney, a third-grade teacher at Bradford Heights Elementary School in the Downingtown Area School District, was one of three local educators honored with the…
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Grow Your Career, Write Your Success Story at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (PIT) in Media has grown far past its original mission to provide technical training for potential engineers. Today, students can…
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Chester County Library Receives Keystone Grant Award for Capital Improvements
The Chester County Library and District Center was among 18 libraries across Pennsylvania to be awarded a 2020 Keystone Grant for Public Library facilities by…
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YMCA’s Pre-K Programs Provide Children a Strong Start in School and in Life
As the largest provider of licensed childcare in Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine recognizes the importance of a quality pre-kindergarten experience, which can…
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VISTA Careers – Tredyffrin/Easttown School District
The award-winning Tredyffrin/Easttown School District serves the townships of Tredyffrin and Easttown, encompassing 38 square miles in eastern Chester County. The area is primarily made…
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Check Out How Chester County’s High Schools Performed on Last Year’s SATs
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published the results of the 2019 SATs, showing that Chester County is home to 13 of the state’s 100…
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WCU Partners with School District of Philadelphia on Initiative to Diversify Teacher Workforce
Addressing a critical shortage of teachers of color, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has selected West Chester University as one of its seven high-profile partners…
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Cheyney University Ends Fiscal Year with Balanced Budget, Surplus for First Time in Eight Years
Cheyney University has ended a fiscal year with a balanced budget and a surplus for the first time in eight years, making significant progress toward…
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Chester County Home to 11 of Top 100 Highest-Scoring Schools on Sixth-Grade PSSAs
Chester County is home to 11 of the state’s Top 100 highest-scoring schools on the sixth-grade PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) exams, writes Ethan…
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Check Out How the County’s High Schools Fared Among the Region’s 100 Highest-Scoring on the SATs
Chester County placed all 20 of its public high schools among the five-county region’s 100 highest-scoring public high schools on the SATs, writes Clara Lefton…
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Chester County Home to 11 of Top 100 Highest-Scoring Elementary Schools on Third-Grade PSSAs
Chester County is home to 11 of the state’s Top 100 highest-scoring elementary schools on the third-grade PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) exams, writes…
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Ten Middle Schools in Chesco Rank Among Top 100 Highest-Scoring Schools on Eighth-Grade PSSAs
Ten middle schools in Chester County rank among the state’s Top 100 highest-scoring schools on the eighth-grade PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) exams, writes…
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