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Nominations Now Open For Clarence Strickland & Miles Above Awards
We are now accepting nominations for two of Decatur Education Foundation’s most heartfelt honors—each celebrating individuals in City Schools of Decatur who have gone above and beyond to support students and families through life’s most challenging moments. Clarence Strickland Make-a-Difference…
Help DEF Close a Gap: School Supplies Drive Needs You
We’re halfway through the month—and while we’ve made great progress, we’re not quite halfway to our goal of 400 school supplies kits for kids in need. DEF is partnering with the City Schools of Decatur through their Back-to-School Bash to…
Summer College Counseling Support!
Attention DHS juniors! DEF is partnering with Empower Academic Coaching to provide no-cost college counseling to DHS juniors with financial need! Click here for more information and to sign up.
DEF is hiring!
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT — Community Engagement Manager Job Title: Community Engagement Manager Job Description: The Decatur Education Foundation seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Community Engagement Manager. This position is responsible for the Foundation’s…
DEF Scholarship Applications are now open!
ATTENTION: graduating DHS Seniors and parents/guardians of graduating DHS Seniors: Applications for DEF's 4-year renewable scholarships are now open. All application materials are due by April 15th. Available Scholarships Patrick Family Scholarship This scholarship, established in 2002 by members of…
Talley’s “True” Book Fair Ensures Equity and Fosters Positive Reading Culture for ALL
“My heart is SOARING! My mom NEVER lets me get books from the book fair!"* While they are anticipated events for some students, traditional book fairs can unintentionally expose the inequities among our students, as not every family has the…
Lighten the Load: Ensuring essential needs are met for ALL students!
Did you know that more than 70 families in the City Schools of Decatur are experiencing homelessness and financial instability? The burden of being temporarily unhoused or food insecure can be overwhelming, particularly for young people. You can help by…
DEF Scholarship Applications are now open!
ATTENTION: graduating DHS Seniors and parents/guardians of graduating DHS Seniors: Applications for DEF's 4-year renewable scholarships are now open. All application materials are due by April 15th. Please email info@decatureducationfoundation.org if you have any questions. Application can be found here
No Ordinary Joe
In support of DEF’s behavioral health initiative Joe’s Fund, we invite you to our next No Ordinary Joe event on Thursday, May 2nd at 7pm at Waller’s Coffee House. The evening of live music will feature students from Decatur High…
Mead Road Mardi Gras Parade
Celebration of Excellence