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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.

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Community Coffee- Special Education Parental Rights, Advocacy, and Self Care
Community Coffee- Special Education Parental Rights, Advocacy, and Self Care

DEF is partnering with Robyn Painter and Jody Lev to provide you with the information you need to advocate for your child and to take care of yourself. This event will be held Sunday, May 3rd from 10-11:30am at The Intown Retreat.

There is no cost, but we do ask that you RSVP so that we can plan accordingly:
bit.ly/DEFMAYCOFFEE

Mascots of Decatur tshirts
Mascots of Decatur tshirts

Get your Mascots Of Decatur t-shirt while supplies last! Students from every CSD school submitted their original artwork for a chance to be featured on a t-shirt as a fundraiser for Zara’s Fund, DEF’s arts fund. Mascot t-shirts are available with a minimum $30 donation. Make your donation and include your tshirt sizes at  bit.ly/4s6U74n

Step Up For Teachers
Step Up For Teachers

DEF offers a wonderful opportunity to show your appreciation for CSD teachers/staff and show your pride in your graduating seniors by having a yard sign in their honor. Proceeds from DEF’s Step Up Campaign fund Teacher and Student Innovation Grants in all CSD Schools. Let’s cover Decatur with support for our teachers, staff and students! stepupforteachers.com

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💜💛May 1 Feel Good Friday💛💜 (part 2 of 2) Have you made your tributes yet? Is there a Step Up or Congrats Grad sign in your yard? You can add your tributes for our CSD teachers and staff - and for any graduating seniors - by going to www.stepupfo
💜💛May 1 Feel Good Friday💛💜 (part 1 of 2) Have you made your tributes yet? Is there a Step Up or Congrats Grad sign in your yard? You can add your tributes for our CSD teachers and staff - and for any graduating seniors - by going to www.stepupfo
📣Important Headliner Announcement📣 Check out this talented line-up of Decatur High School singers, songwriters, and musicians who’ll be performing to support student behavioral health Thursday night! The show starts at 6pm with our awesome
It’s a busy time of year, and it’s a busy week at DEF! There are SO many ways DEF works to support our students, and this week’s events really highlight some of those ways - by informing and supporting parents and guardians, by ra
Join us TONIGHT for this informative event on Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating: What Parents Need to Know Monday April 27, 2026, 6:30-8 pm Beacon Hill Middle School-Library/Media Center REGISTRATION ENCOURAGED: https://www.decaturparents.net/events
No Ordinary Joe is next week! Have you bought your tickets? Use the QR code in the flyer or bit.ly/NOJ2026 to get your tickets today before they are all gone!
💜💛April 24 Feel Good Friday (part 3)💛💜 You can add your tributes for our CSD teachers and staff - and for any graduating seniors - by going to www.stepupforteachers.com The best part? This campaign TRULY shows how we step up for our CSD teachers
💜💛April 24 Feel Good Friday (part 2)💛💜 You can add your tributes for our CSD teachers and staff - and for any graduating seniors - by going to www.stepupforteachers.com The best part? This campaign TRULY shows how we step up for our CSD teachers

Support the Decatur Education Foundation to help ALL youth thrive in Decatur. 

Together we make a difference!

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