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…
Oakhurst Game Center Grows to Accommodate More Students
Last school year, Oakhurst teachers Ms. Staton and Ms. Guerrieri wrote a Teacher Innovation Grant to establish a Game Center…
Learning Grows in the F.AVE Garden
Fifth grade teacher Ms. Wise of F.AVE Upper Elementary was awarded a DEF Teacher Innovation Grant recently to reinvigorate the…
Experiential Learning Helps Educate Middle Schoolers on Effects of Alcohol
As part of the eighth-grade health class curriculum, BHMS teacher Westley Philippi teaches substance abuse awareness and the hazards of…
Oakhurst Game Center Promotes Reading and Creative Thinking
Oakhurst Media Specialist Erin Guerrieri and Enrichment Teacher Shannon Staton wrote a grant to create a Game Center in a…
Decatur Virtual Academy Brings Back Best Practices from Digital Learning Conference
Decatur Virtual Academy Provides Another Way to Learn DEF is in the business of helping every student learn and thrive.…
DHS Students Explore Storytelling Through Film
Christopher Brune’s title is “English/Language Arts teacher” at Decatur High School, but he recently expanded his repertoire when he became…
Inspiring the Champions within Our Students
DHS basketball athletes had already been training with world-renowned boxing trainer Xavier Biggs, but Coach Faulkner felt like they had…
DHS’ Career and Technical Students “Belong” at the Georgia Conference
In October, DEF awarded Special Education teacher Marca Tigner a grant that enabled her to take four of her students…
The Blue & Gold Squad Expands to Include More Student Athletes
For six years now, DEF has helped fund the Blue & Gold Squad, a grassroots mentoring program at the high…
School Supplies of a Sensory Sort
When a school needs new supplies for their students, the list usually includes technological devices, books, and maybe some scissors…
Literacy for ALL Learners
Kindergarten is a formative time when students start the foundations of their reading and writing skills. For the past several…