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A new study by WalletHub ranks Georgia as the state with the highest dropout rate.
You already know school starts Aug. 11. So, when is the last day (and all the breaks in between)?
The state's sales tax holiday is great for back-to-school essentials. It runs through midnight on Saturday.
A few DeKalb County Schools had 100 percent proficiency in subjects, while multiple schools had double-digit increases in test scores.
You can drop off school supplies for DeKalb County elementary school students at area fire stations this week.
A Hawthorne Elementary School library media specialist participated in workshops and seminars, learning how to use the latest technology for digital learning.
A Decatur student is advocating for Dyslexia in Washington, D.C., along with students from across the U.S.
The grant will help JAG reach more youth at risk of dropping out of school, say DeKalb Schools leaders.
Fourteen students from DeKalb County are enhancing their personal leadership and critical thinking skills at a week-long leadership institute.
The City Schools of Decatur has named Frank DeFilippo the new coordinator of Exceptional Education and Pupil Services.
DeKalb Interim CEO May, DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, DeKalb School District and City Schools of Decatur present $65,000 in college scholarships.
Patch blogger says, "Thanks for teaching my minions!" Tell us about your favorite teacher in the comment section.
Small pay raises are included in the next DeKalb County Schools budget and furlough days have been eliminated. Plans also call for 100 new teachers to be hired to reduce class sizes.
Edgar Miranda has been named the new principal of the International Community School in Decatur. He most recently served as principal of the Anglo-American School of Sofia, Bulgaria.
Parents were allowed to keep their children home as Georgia Power remedied the situation.
Trung Quach and Matthew Tate have become the 11th and 12th GPC students to win the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Scholarship.
The City Schools of Decatur have earned national notice for implementing technology in classrooms and to communicate with the community.
The DeKalb County Public Safety Department, along with the DeKalb County Public School System and members of the faith-based community, are hosting a Unity Service Friday evening.
Parents are being asked to share their input on the student code of conduct for the DeKalb County School District. The rules in the handbook apply to students from kindergarten through high school.
Noel Maloof will be principal of Decatur High School in the fall. He is currently the principal at Dunwoody High School.
Registration for students new to Decatur schools starts next week. Information on parent tours will be posted on the schools website.
The past president of the Georgia School Boards Association and the City Schools of Decatur School Board has announced her candidacy for Georgia State School Superintendent.
Tour deCatur offers a 5K road race and/or a 1-mile fun run through town. Proceeds are used for education and enrichment programs for Decatur youths.
Students from DeKalb School of the Arts will compete at the State History Day contest.
Commencement will take place on the campus Quadrangle with about 15,000 expected to be in attendance. For details on Commencement weekend, see www.emory.edu/commencement.
Members of the Greater Atlanta Black Prosecutors Association leading a pair panel discussions Thursday in Stone Mountain and Decatur with the goal to reach at-risk high school males.
City Schools of Decatur will make school days longer by adding 30 minutes March 3 - May 2.
Two public budget hearings will be held following the presentation of the superintendent’s proposed budget for 2014-2015 and prior to the adoption of the Board’s budget in June.
Robocall expected to be delivered by 7 a.m.
“Closing schools tomorrow will allow us to ensure the schools are safe and ready for students on Tuesday, Feb. 18.” - Superintendent Michael Thurmond
Inclement weather leads to a cancellation of classes Thursday, but the district encourages student to still keep learning.
School system says it's monitoring weather conditions.
The DeKalb County School District has cancelled all after-school activities on Monday.
The school year runs Aug. 11 through May 22, but that could change.
City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Edwards explains current plan for district classes after canceling a pair of school days in early January and three more last week.
The application for new K-3 students is available, too.
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Icy conditions persist all over the city.