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Sometimes – even in the midst of a pandemic – all the puzzle pieces come together to create an opportunity in which everyone benefits. In the fall of 2020, registered dietitian and longtime DEF volunteer Jennifer Weissman approached DEF Program and Partnerships Director Marie McCollum about offering a cooking workshop to teens. Jennifer had previously offered cooking classes to several AIM Scholars in previous years. She had just completed training in the Around the Table curriculum, a nutrition program that…

As part of our Covid Learning initiative, DEF established Virtual Pals Tutoring Program to provide extra help for CSD students in the 2nd through 8th grades. Participants are paired with a community volunteer tutor who provides basic homework help, tutoring and virtual learning support. If your student would like to enroll in the program, please fill out this application.

Mathnasium has been a proud and generous sponsor of DEF for several years. They offer both virtual and in-center math instruction for students from first to 12th grade. As a way of giving back to the Decatur community, they have provided scholarships for several students in our AIM Scholars Mentoring Program. They’d like to do more, so they are offering a year-end promotion for new families! For every new Decatur family that registers with Mathnasium using the code DEF_Math until 12-31-20, Mathnasium will…

One of the most meaningful ways you can make a difference is by becoming a mentor for a Decatur student. In just 2-4 hours per month, you can have a big impact, just by showing up and being present. Would you or someone you know make a great mentor? For more information, please click here. And if you're ready to sign up, please email marie@decatureducationfoundation.org. Together, we can make a difference and eliminate the opportunity gap.

Mathnasium has been a proud and generous sponsor of DEF for several years. They offer both virtual and in-center math instruction for students from first to 12th grade. As a way of giving back to the Decatur community, they have provided scholarships for several students in our AIM Scholars Mentoring Program. They’d like to do more, so they are offering a year-end promotion for new families! For every new Decatur family that registers with Mathnasium using the code DEF_Math until 12-31-20, Mathnasium will…