Fueling Innovation by Empowering Teachers
Every year, we invest in the creativity and ingenuity of Decatur teachers by awarding Teacher Innovation Grants. Every school in the City Schools of Decatur benefits from these exciting projects, which are made possible by your generous donations.
In 2023-2024, DEF awarded 30 Teacher Innovation Grants including:
- New playground communication boards for our neurodiverse students will reinforce diversity and inclusion in our K-2 and 3-5 schools.
- Books for middle school classrooms will elevate literacy for reluctant readers.
- Pockettalk translators will make communication easier for all families in Decatur.
- And cutting-edge science equipment will allow students to study birds and their urban environment at close range.
DEF’s Teacher Innovation Grants support teachers in CSD by providing funds for innovative educational experiences like these. The 2024-2025 TIG application can be found here.
Check out our latest Impact Stories to see these projects in action. And to support more innovative ideas for your children’s education, consider a donation to DEF today!