Thanks to everyone who participated in the DEF 2026 Step Up for Teachers campaign.  This program allows members of the community to show appreciation for CSD teachers/staff and show pride in graduating seniors by having a yard sign in their honor. Tributes are shared on this wall which is searchable by teacher or family name and can be sorted by school. 

Thanks to the generous donors in our community, Decatur Education Foundation (DEF) awards college scholarships to graduating Decatur High School seniors and to CSD teachers seeking to further their own education.

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

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

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.

BUY TICKETS AT THE DOOR for tonight’s event! Thursday, April 30 at 6pm. 

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

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

ATTENTION graduating DHS seniors and parents/guardians of graduating seniors: DEF's scholarship applications are open! Apply before April 1

We’re so excited to announce this incredible new experience Polly Holliday has put together for Decatur Education Foundation — Sing with the Band: Live Karaoke at Eddie's Attic! 

We are so excited to have our community members take the stage to sing at Decatur’s most iconic music venue! The performance will be anchored by Polly Holliday — Decatur’s own joy-fueled rock band.

Our next Speaker Series is Monday March 16, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Decatur High School-The Learning Commons (Library/Media Center)

Join us for “Community Care & Coffee” this Sunday, Mar 1st from 12-2pm at Waller's Coffee Shop (240 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur). The topic is Transition Planning for Parents/Guardians with Students in the Special Education Program.