U.S. Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education is a federal agency established in 1979 to promote educational excellence and ensure equal access. It administers student financial aid, enforces civil rights laws in education, collects data on America’s schools, and supports educational research and development.
Address: 400 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20202
Phone: (800) 872-5327
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Four Chester County Towns Rank in Niche’s Best Places to Live
Four Chester County towns have found their spot among the top 200 places to live in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche recently released…
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Warm Up This Winter with WCU’s Science on Tap Talks
West Chester University’s (WCU) free Science on Tap talks by WCU experts will continue this semester at Barnaby’s Restaurant (15 South High Street, second floor). Programs…
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WCU Awarded $10.26M Federal GEAR UP Grant to Support STEM Students
West Chester University’s (WCU) Center for STEM Inclusion has been awarded a $10.26-million federal GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) grant…
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Valley Forge Military College in Wayne On Board With Trump Compact
The Valley Forge Military College in Wayne wants to join President Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a plan for conservative colleges. President…
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First Graduates of DCCC/Downingtown Teacher Academy Land Jobs in Area School District
Two of the Downingtown Area School District’s newest teachers this fall, Lauren Klunk and Leah Cramer, began their journey to their new positions while still…
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Five Chester County Public High Schools Rank in Top 25 in Pennsylvania
Five Chester County public high schools are among the top 25 in Pennsylvania for 2026, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. To…
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Growing Enrollment Drives Holy Family University’s Residential Development Plans in Bucks County
Fueled by significant enrollment growth, Holy Family University has unveiled plans for a 288-unit residential complex on its Newtown East campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for…
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GMercyU Ranked Among the Safest Colleges in America
Gwynedd Mercy University ranks among the top six percent of the Safest Colleges in the U.S. and is the Second Safest in the Philadelphia region, according…
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GMercyU Named One of the Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
Niche.com has ranked Gwynedd Mercy University the 10th Best Value College in Pennsylvania and the ninth Best Value College in the Philadelphia area. Niche.com’s methodology…
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See Which Delaware County Universities Pay 6-Figure Faculty Salaries
Average faculty members commanded six-figure salaries in 2024 at 18 colleges and universities in Greater Philadelphia, including four from Delaware County. Colleges in the region…
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Five Montgomery County High Schools Among Pennsylvania’s Top 25 for Student Athletes
Pennsylvania boasts a legendary athletic legacy, with generations of elite competitors across every major sport – from football and basketball powerhouses to Olympic champions and…
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Two Chester County High Schools Ranked as the Best for Student Athletes
A recent study has found that two of the best Pennsylvania high schools for student athletes are local to Chester County, writes Joe Spears for…
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Lincoln University to Break Ground on New Residence Hall Next Month
Lincoln University will mark the start of construction on its new 320-bed residence hall with the official groundbreaking ceremony set for next month, writes Ryan…
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Southeast Delco Teachers Protest Suggested Federal Funding Education Cuts
Teachers from the Southeast Delco School District held a rally Tuesday at Darby Township Elementary School to warn about the effect federal education funding cuts…
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Following Complaint from Local Family, Feds Open Title IX Investigation in Phoenixville Area School District
In November, the U.S. Department of Education launched an official investigation into potential Title IX violations in Phoenixville Area School District’s athletic programs, writes Evan…
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Getting Into These Selective Delaware County Colleges Is Tough
In the Philadelphia region, the University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most difficult colleges to get into, with a 5.9 percent acceptance rate,…
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WCU to Hold International Education Week 2024 on Nov. 18-22
During International Education Week, celebrated Nov. 18 to 22 this year, the University’s Global Engagement Office has organized a week of special events to enhance…
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DCCC Presents Panel on Project 2025 and the 1619 Project on Sept. 30
Delaware County Community College will present a panel, “Examining the Similarities: Project 2025 and the 1619 Project” on Monday, Sept. 30 at the College’s Marple…
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