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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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The Mascots of Decatur t-shirts
The Mascots of Decatur t-shirts

Join Decatur Education Foundation at the annual CSD Art Exhibition, March 31-April 2, from 4-7 p.m. at The Solarium, to experience a showcase of the incredibly talented CSD teachers and students. This year's theme for Youth Art Month, "The World Needs Art," reminds us of the vital role art plays in our lives.

No Ordinary Joe
No Ordinary Joe

Tickets are available now on the Decatur Education Foundation’s website for No Ordinary Joe which is set for Thursday, April 30 at 6pm. 

Special Education Summer Grant Application
Special Education Summer Grant Application

The Special Education Summer Grant Program provides funding for students of City Schools of Decatur who have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and are seeking summer enrichment that meets their unique learning needs. The application form. deadline is April 10, 2026

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Register now for this self-care event: tinyurl.com/4jurbezb Our friends at @compassionateatl are hosting a benefit event on Thurs, April 16 at 5:45pm at Legacy Park We look forward to this powerful and healing nervous system reset using sound and me
Join Decatur Education Foundation at the annual CSD Art Exhibition, March 31-April 2, from 4-7 p.m. at The Solarium, to experience a showcase of the incredibly talented CSD teachers and students. This year's theme for Youth Art Month, "The World
We were SO excited to attend Glennwood Elementary School’s Community Circle this morning to present them with DEF’s first annual Golden Sneaker award!!! 🏆👟 Our Glennwood Eagles SHOWED UP for the Tour ... with Winnona Park and Westchest
New Opening Act! Tickets for the 2026 No Ordinary Joe are open! bit.ly/NOJ2026 No Ordinary Joe is the annual fundraiser for Joe’s Fund that features some of Decatur High School’s most talented singers and musicians as they perform in a co
We’re still basking in the glow of last weekend’s Tour deCatur! ✨ Days like these remind us what DEF is all about - a community that shows up for its kids. 💜 As an independent organization that is completely community-funded, everythi
Mental health matters - for teens, for parents, for all of us. 💚 DEF supports opportunities to learn, connect, and build skills that truly make a difference: 💬 Suicide Prevention Training: March 25 & 26. bit.ly/defasist Through ASIST (Applied
ATTENTION graduating DHS seniors and parents/guardians of graduating seniors: DEF's scholarship applications are open! Go to our website under Higher Education and apply before April 1! bit.ly/DEFscholarships
Tickets for the 2026 No Ordinary Joe are open! bit.ly/NOJ2026 No Ordinary Joe is the annual fundraiser for Joe’s Fund that features some of Decatur High School’s most talented singers and musicians as they perform in a coffeehouse-style

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