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Helping ALL Youth Thrive in Decatur

The mission of the Decatur Education Foundation is to enable the full potential of our young people. We believe that every child deserves equal access to quality education and the opportunity to thrive.

NEWS AND EVENTS

Supper and Sips
DEF is hosting Supper and Sips at The Chapel on Sycamore. Thursday, November 14, 2024. Tickets are available for purchase tickets now!
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Step Up Circle

For more than 20 years, the Decatur community has come together through DEF to help our kids and teens overcome obstacles in their path of learning. DEF’s Step Up Circle represents the commitment of a special group of supporters – a group that is the…

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DEF Awards 32 Teacher Innovation Grants

This fall, Decatur Education Foundation awarded 32 Teacher Innovation Grants totaling $31,733! These grants include: District Wide Colleen Dunbar - CSD K-12 Art Show College Heights Annie Phillips and Erika Sanders - Mat Man Literacy Project Clairemont Elementary Lori Bigham - Clairemont Farmstead Garden Holly…

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LATEST IMPACT STORY

students from Talley Street Upper Elementary School posing with the books they chose at the true book fair.

Talley’s “True” Book Fair Ensures Equity AND Fosters Positive Reading Culture for ALL

“My heart is SOARING! My mom NEVER lets me get books from the book fair!"* While they are anticipated events…

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Help every child thrive in Decatur – donate your talent and your time, offer your expertise, and support us financially. Thank you!

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