School State Superintendent Richard Woods bestowed a special recognition to ten DeKalb County School District (DCSD) schools for their outstanding performance in literacy, which he presented during a visit to Avondale Elementary School on September [...]
The DeKalb County School District’s (DCSD) Superintendent’s Staff Advisory Council (SSAC) represents and advocates for the diverse collective body of staff within the DeKalb County School District and interacts directly with the Superintendent. The Council [...]
Infusing Hip-Hop to Strengthen Students’ Literacy Skills at Marbut Traditional Theme School As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, many students enjoy listening to modern hip-hop but lack knowledge about its pioneering history. [...]
The Attendance Awareness Campaign broadcasts the message that every day a student is in school is an opportunity to learn, build relationships and access support. Led by Attendance Works and 10 national partners, the campaign [...]
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2023-09-05 Dear DeKalb County School District Community, It is with deep sadness and a heavy heart that I write to you today. The loss of three students from our community has left many of us [...]
Board of Education’s Two-Day Board Retreat Reveals a Shared Vision for Success The DeKalb County Board of Education met at a two-day retreat on August 23 and 24, where they engaged [...]
U.S. Rep. Johnson Teams Up with West Point Alums to Boost African American Enrollment According to National Center for Education Statistics data, only 11 percent of West Point’s student enrollment in [...]
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA) – The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) schools started the 2023-24 school year with new leadership. In announcing the appointment of these exceptional principals, DCSD Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton expressed his [...]
Principal Advisory Councils bring parents, school employees, students and community members together to create a better understanding of and mutual respect for each other’s perspectives and share ideas for increasing student achievement and performance. The [...]
