Perimeter College: Annual Bennekin Black History Symposium To Focus On Past And Future

“Dr. Ogbar has a brilliant way of connecting the past, the present and the future of African American culture through music.”

Georgia Perimeter College: Perimeter College Receives $1.1 Million Department Of Education Grant

The five-year, formula-based grant and will address the drop, fail and withdrawal rate among Black students enrolled in introductory Eng ...

Overcrowding In DeKalb County Schools Addressed In Master Plan

The DeKalb County School District released its master plan to address overcrowding and underutilization. A virtual meeting is Tuesday.

Atlanta Falcons Running Back Mike Davis Visits DeKalb Alma Mater

Atlanta Falcons running back Mike Davis and his teammate visited the Stephenson High School football team in DeKalb County.

3rd Annual 'Lock-In For Life' Set For Friday In DeKalb County

The Lock-In For Life program is designed to promote healthy relationships among middle and high school teen males.

Perimeter College: Balancing College With Life's Demands Through Georgia State Online

McGuire’s interest in criminal justice grew from a desire to positively impact people’s lives.

Georgia Perimeter College: ‘Like Candles On The Cake'

Estell Halliburton set out to earn a college degree nearly 60 years ago. The long wait is about to finally end for the 76-year-old grand ...

City Schools Of Decatur Receives National Blue Ribbon Recognition

City Schools of Decatur is one of eight Georgia public schools that have been recognized as 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

College Financial Aid Applications In Decatur-Avondale Estates Area: Compare To GA

See how FAFSA applications changed for Decatur-Avondale Estates area high schools.

2 Decatur Band Students Named Winners In Composition Contest

The Decatur High School band students will have their compositions performed by DHS Band musicians at the composition recital in January.

6 Decatur Students Awarded $10K REACH Scholarships

Six Renfroe Middle School students were awarded REACH Scholarships.

Perimeter College Student Veteran Reflects On Service To Country

Even though he was too young to serve, it was a pivotal moment that cemented his desire to serve his country, Guan said.

Amazon Funds Computer Science Education In DeKalb County Schools

More than 10,000 students at 30 schools in the DeKalb County School District will be impacted through the Amazon Future Engineer program.

Perimeter College: Turning Students Into Scientists

Lyall’s doctoral research at Georgia State is now focused on exoplanets — planets beyond our solar system.

New Schools, Mergers Part Of DeKalb's Special Projects List

DeKalb County School District's E-SPLOST projects include building a new Cross Keys High School and creating a Sequoyah School cluster.

Proposed Projects: Next Steps Announced By DeKalb County Schools

DeKalb County School District will announce Monday next steps for E-SPLOST comprehensive master plan.

DHS Advanced Acting Ensemble And Advanced Tech Wins Regional

The Decatur High School class will be heading to State on November 20th.

Decatur High School Students Bake For Good

The culinary arts class will learn how to bake bread from scratch through a new program.

Schools Closed Friday In DeKalb County School District

The DeKalb County School district announced that all schools will be closed Friday to celebrate the Atlanta Braves championship.

DeKalb County School District Announces Several Special Projects

The E-SPLOST referendum passed, 81%. Projects would include the creation of a Sequoyah school cluster, rebuilding several schools and more.

Perimeter College, Newton High School Campaign Aimed At Stopping Opioid Abuse

The program was aimed at making them more comfortable about talking about the dangers of opioid abuse.

Georgia Perimeter College: Turning Students Into Scientists

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DeKalb County Schools Mobile Classroom Is 'Life Changing'

The Mobile Impact Learning Hub is planning community events for November. It's an effort to bring education to marginalized communities.

Outdoor Performance At Perimeter College Highlights Safety, Social Justice Issues

Linsday Bytof is lecturer of theatre at Perimeter and “The Garden Cycle” production manager.

Georgia Perimeter College: Perimeter College, Newton High School Campaign Aimed At Stopping Opioid Abuse

The campaign was a collaboration between Georgia State University Perimeter College and honors students at the high school, and was supp ...

DeKalb School District Releases 2021 Graduation Rate: Report

Both Towers and Clarkston high schools have demonstrated double-digit gains of more than 10 percent in their four-year graduation rate.

Affordable Dental Hygiene Clinic At Perimeter College Open To Community

Services include everything from oral examinations and cancer screenings to dental cleanings, x-rays and cavity sealant applications.

Perimeter College: U.S. Department Of Education Awards $3 Million Aimed At Student Math Success For Perimeter African American Males

The introductory classes include Quantitative Reasoning, Elementary Statistics, College Algebra and Precalculus.

Georgia Perimeter College: Affordable Dental Hygiene Clinic At Perimeter College Open To Community

The clinic, located on Perimeter's Dunwoody Campus, offers dental hygiene services to Georgia State faculty, staff and students, as well ...

Oakhurst Elementary Selected As U.S. Blue Ribbon School

In all, 325 U.S. schools received the honor for overall performance from the U.S. Department of Education, including one in Decatur.

Bonuses For New Hires, Retention Rolled Out In DeKalb Schools

The district is offering up to $2,000 for new hires, retention bonus of up to 6 percent of annual salary, a $1,500 loyalty program and more.

Best Schools: How Decatur, DeKalb Ranked In 2022 Niche List

The data analysis company Niche looked at academics, teachers and diversity in school districts serving Decatur and DeKalb County.

DeKalb Schools Plans Virtual COVID-19 Medical Roundtable

Medical and public health experts will discuss COVID-19 precautions, district policy and future implications at the Wednesday roundtable.

Volunteers Needed For DeKalb Virtual Tutoring Program

The program is designed to help DeKalb County elementary students at five participating schools improve their reading skills.

Bus Tracking App Launched In DeKalb County Schools

DeKalb Schools parents and guardians can now track their child's school bus in real time with the launch of the Edulog Parent Portal app.

34 National Merit Semifinalists Named In Decatur, DeKalb County

Semifinalists will be considered for National Merit Scholarships announced in 2022.

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate A Go For Decatur Schools Staff, Reports

The City Schools of Decatur will mandate vaccination for all teachers and staff, putting off student requirements for now.

Agnes Scott College Makes Princeton Review’s 2022 ‘Best’ List

The 30th annual edition includes 387 colleges from across the country. See which Georgia schools made the list.

DeKalb Closes Elementary School Due to COVID-19 Case Surge

Oak View Elementary School closed temporarily Thursday after 18 students across five different grades tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-19 Vaccines Could Be Required In Decatur City Schools

City Schools of Decatur school board members said they support the requirement, which is up for an official vote in September.