Scottdale Early Learning Adds Second Facility; Expands Services

SEL has launched an $1.8 million capital campaign to fund building renovations and staff expansion and training at the new facility.

DeKalb Schools Show Gains In New Georgia Milestones Report

The state department of education released its Georgia Milestones test results on Friday. Here's how DeKalb schools fared.

Decatur Schools Raise Millage Rate

This is the first time the millage rate has increased in four years.

Ten DeKalb Students Receive National Merit Scholarships

Ten DeKalb County students have been named National Merit Scholars.

Former DeKalb School Board Member Killed In Alabama Watercrash

Jim McMahan was a member of the DeKalb County School Board from 2013 to 2018.

Decatur Schools Return Thursday: Must-Know Dates

Decatur schools return Thursday. Here are some must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Decatur Kids Outpace Georgia In Reading/Math Proficiency

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual “Kids Count Data Book.” Here’s what they found for Decatur students.

Online Registration Now Up For New DeKalb Students

Families that are new to DeKalb schools can now access the district's new online registration system.

DeKalb Student Named To Prestigious Scholarship

Addison Dascher Awarded 2019 Joseph P. Reed Alumni Scholarship by the Lakeside High School Foundation

DeKalb Schools Superintendent Leaving Next Year

Dr. R. Stephen Green has led DeKalb's school system since 2015.

Local Teacher, Class Honored For Conservation Projects

DeKalb teacher Sharon Thomas and her third-grade class got a huge surprise from SeaWorld on Tuesday.

The Decatur National Merit $2,500 Scholarship Winners

The 2019 National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners were announced Wednesday. See the Decatur, Lakeside and Tucker winners.

25 DeKalb County Students Named 2019 Georgia Scholars

State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced 25 graduating seniors from DeKalb County were recognized as 2019 Georgia Scholars.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2019: Deals In DeKalb County

Some restaurants and businesses are offering deals for Teacher Appreciation Day on Tuesday, May 7 or all week.

U.S. News Best High Schools 2019: Decatur Schools Make List

U.S. News & World Report released its 2019 Best High Schools list Tuesday. Here’s how schools in Decatur ranked.

Key Dates Left In Decatur City School Year

School's almost out! Here are some key dates to remember for the rest of this school year.

Local Student Wins Prestigious Film School Competition

Imani Andwele, a senior at DeKalb School of the Arts, won first place at the Berry College Viking Fusion High School Film Festival.

30 Alumni Inducted Into New Lakeside Sports Hall Of Fame

Lakeside High School is inducting the alumni into a new sports hall of fame that celebrates 55 years in sports.

Teen Charged With Murder After School Fight Turns Deadly

Two teenagers were involved in a fatal shooting Wednesday after a fight at school turned deadly at one of the student's homes.

Best Value Colleges In Georgia: Princeton Review

The Princeton Review has released its 2019 edition of best value colleges. Here are the schools from Georgia.

Students Participate in Trout Release

Laurel Ridge Elementary School students participate in Trout in the Classroom Program

Scottdale Early Learning's Director Briefs Educators

Scottdale Early Learning’s Maryum Lewis Gibson Participates in National Briefing in Washington, D.C. on Early Learning

Decatur Students Earn Honors At GA Southwestern State

Georgia Southwestern State University is located in Americus, Ga.

Two DeKalb Schools Locked Down | Reports Of People With Rifles

Several students reported seeing two people with rifles around the schools on Monday.

New Bomb Threats Target Decatur Schools Friday

Parents can expect additional security when picking up their kids from Decatur schools Friday.

Two Decatur Students At Valdosta State Complete Internships

The students are part of Valdosta State's college of business administration.

Decatur City Schools Make Decision On Dec. 11 Schedule

BREAKING: The National Weather Service said several metro Atlanta counties could have black ice on roadways early Tuesday morning.

DeKalb School Health Inspections | How Did Your School Fare?

Here's a look at some recent health inspections conducted for DeKalb County schools.

Recent DeKalb County School Health Inspection Scores

Druid Hills | Stephenson | Rock Chapel | Tucker | Oak Grove | Flat Shoals | Glennwood | McLendon | Evansdale | Chestnut | Pine Ridge

Decatur School Threats Cancel After School Plans, Early Checkouts

Police received a bomb threat against one school and gun violence threats at two others on Tuesday. Schools were locked down the whole day.

Decatur's New 3-4-5 Elementary School Needs A Name

City Schools of Decatur wants the public's input and suggestions when naming the new Talley Street school.

Oakhurst Student Claims Sexual Assault By 'Gender-Fluid' Boy

The complaint says the 5-year-old girl was attacked in the girl's bathroom by the boy, reopening the debate over gender equality.

National Bullying Prevention Month Brings Awareness To Decatur

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, designed to focus attention on the problem in school systems like Decatur's.

Racially Charged Decatur School Board Meeting Held Tuesday Night

Recent statistics show black students are a minority of Decatur students, but receive a majority of unruly discipline reports.

5 Decatur High Students Are Natl. Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

About 16,000 students nationwide are National Merit Scholarship seminfinalists, including these high school seniors in our community.

Lakeside High School’s Band Program Kicks off New Musical Season

Football game halftimes, Dragon Con, Oak Groove and public concerts -- Lakeside High School's band will be busy this fall!

Decatur School Calendar 2018-'19: First Day Of School, Vacations

When's the first day of school in Decatur? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Scottdale Early Learning Receives Major Grants

The DeKalb-based early educational organization has received over a half million dollars in grants to fund strategic plan initiatives.

DeKalb Schools 2018 Graduation Dates Announced

Decatur High School also has announced the time and location of its 2018 graduation ceremonies.

Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into DeKalb School Bus

Eight students from Decatur and Stone Mountain were injured in the Monday afternoon collision, according to authorities.