DeKalb County School District Reveals Phased-In Reopening Plan

DeKalb Schools students can return to in-person learning in phases starting March 9. Families can still choose virtual learning if desired.

DeKalb Schools To Host Town Hall On Comprehensive Master Plan

DeKalb County Schools parents can submit questions about the district's facility planning process for the town hall scheduled for Thursday.

Former Superintendent Candidate Files Lawsuit With DeKalb Schools

Former superintendent candidate Rudy Crew is suing DeKalb Schools, claiming he was discriminated against due to his race and age.

DeKalb Schools Mourns Campus Supervisor Who Died Of COVID-19

Friends, family and loved ones of Washington Varnum, Jr. held a memorial for the DeKalb campus supervisor Sunday evening.

Decatur Leaders Urge Kemp To Fund Schools, Vaccinate Educators

Tasha White, City Schools of Decatur board chair, and Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett urged lawmakers to restore budget cuts to education.

DeKalb Schools Delays In-Person Return Due To COVID-19 Case Spike

Students in DeKalb County School District will not return for in-person instruction until mid-February, the district announced Monday.

Decatur, Brookhaven Schools Awarded Computer Science Grants

The Georgia Department of Education awarded City Schools of Decatur, Brookhaven Innovation Academy and others with computer science grants.

Updates On Decatur, DeKalb 2021 School Reopening Plans

City Schools of Decatur and DeKalb County School District have updated their reopening plans for the second semester of the 2020-21 year.

School Canceled Friday In Decatur

Decatur schools will be closed Friday, officials announced.

DeKalb School Closes Food Distribution After Positive COVID Test

A school in DeKalb County temporarily stopped distributing food after someone tested positive for COVID-19.

Decatur City Schools Delay In-Person Learning Until Next Year

Decatur school officials have postponed the return plan for in-person learning.

DeKalb Schools Will Phase In Students To Return To Classroom

DeKalb County school district said it's working on bringing students back to school.

DeKalb School Named A 2020 National Blue Ribbon School

A DeKalb County school is one of eight Georgia schools that have been named 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools.

DeKalb School Lunches Will Be Served This Fall Through Parks

DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs will serve school lunch during the fall.

School Supply Drive Will Be Held In Decatur Saturday

DeKalb residents are encouraged to donate essential school items during ‘Stuff the Bus’ Supply Drive.

Backpack Giveaway In Decatur Saturday Hosted By Police

The DeKalb County Police Athletic League (P.A.L.) Plus Unit will host a free drive-up backpack giveaway.

DeKalb County To Hold Virtual Career Academy Celebration

DeKalb County will celebrate the end of its inaugural virtual summer youth employment program.

DeKalb Schools Delays Start Date, Releases Tentative Calendar

The DeKalb County Board of Education will meet Monday to approve the calendar.

Henderson Mill In DeKalb Receives New School Art Award

Henderson Mill Elementary School is being recognized for winning the Georgia Department of Education's new creative arts award.

DeKalb County School District Selects Next Superintendent

DeKalb County School District announced Thursday it has selected a new superintendent, who will assume the role on July 1.

Decatur School District Awarded $10k To Help During Pandemic

Schools in Decatur will receive funding to help better serve students during the pandemic.

Decatur High School Holds Car Parade For Graduating Seniors

Decatur High School 2020 graduates participate in a car parade during the coronavirus pandemic.

DeKalb Summer Jobs Program Transforms Into Virtual Career Academy

The DeKalb Summer Youth Employment Program has become a virtual career academy due to the coronavirus pandemic.

DeKalb County School Year Ends Early Due To Coronavirus

The DeKalb County School District announced Tuesday it would end its academic year early due to coronavirus restrictions.

DeKalb Schools Have Canceled Out Of State Travel: Superintendent

Out of state and international travel has been canceled for DeKalb County schools due to to Coronavirus concerns.

Scottdale Early Learning Cuts the Ribbon on a Second Location

Scottdale Early Learning Officially Opens a Second Location in Decatur; 32 Students are Enrolled with More to Come

2 GA Schools Among Best Value Colleges: Princeton Review

Princeton Review this month released its list of 200 best value schools. See which Georgia colleges made the list.

DeKalb Parents Not Pleased With New Redistricting Plan

Parents said they're not happy with the new redistricting plan for DeKalb because it still doesn't address the overcrowding issue.

New Chairman Elected To DeKalb County Board Of Education

Marshall Orson is the DeKalb County Board of Education's new chairman. He replaces former board chairman Michael Erwin.

DeKalb Schools, Emory Creating School-Based Health Centers

DeKalb County and Emory have come together to develop six new school-based health centers for the county.

Youth Writing Program Needs Journalists, Web Designers In Atlanta

KIPP Strive Academy is looking for writing mentors to help middle school students create original stories for an anthology.

Georgia Marching Band Set To Play In Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

Kings of Halftime from Lithonia will represent Georgia in the 2019 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

High School Graduation Schedules Announced For DeKalb County

All graduations will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center next May.

Decatur School Named As One Of Nation's Top Liberal Arts Colleges

U.S. News has released its list of best colleges for 2020. This Decatur college ranked on the new list.

Lithonia High Student Arrested, Weapon Confiscated After Lockdown

The school was temporarily locked down Tuesday morning while police investigated.

DeKalb School Teacher Charged With Child Molestation

Devin Lecorry Johnson is a teacher at Tucker Middle School. He is accused of molesting a boy inside a Perimeter Mall restroom.

Gun Scare Locks Down DeKalb High School

Stephenson High School was on lockdown Tuesday morning after reports were made of a student on a bus with a weapon.

Decatur Schools Ranked Among Georgia's Best

Niches has ranked Georgia's best school districts. See how Decatur city schools ranked.

Lakeside High School’s Band Program Begins a New Season of Music

Nearly 100 Lakeside High School students have been hard at work preparing the halftime show for the upcoming football season.

Teacher Under Scrutiny Quits, Principal At Top GA School Retires

DeKalb schools are investigating an allegation of inappropriate conduct between an ex-DeKalb School of the Arts teacher and a student.