Dekalb County School District
Recent News About Dekalb County School District
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Spelling Bee Finals held in Stone Mountain
The Spelling Bee Finals took place on January 28, 2025, at the AIC located at 1701 Mountain Industrial Boulevard in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
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DeKalb County Schools pledge safety amid federal immigration actions
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has reaffirmed its commitment to student safety and success amid recent federal actions concerning immigration.
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Pre-K educator honored as DCSD Teacher of the Year
Dr. Latalia Robbins, a dedicated Pre-K teacher at Smoke Rise Elementary School, has been recognized as the DeKalb County School District's (DCSD) 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year.
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Two Georgia high schools removed from CSI graduation rate list
In 2023, the criteria for identifying and exiting federally designated schools were updated to a three-year cycle.
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DeKalb County schools close due to inclement weather
Due to severe weather conditions, the DeKalb County School District has announced that Tuesday, January 21, 2025, will be an asynchronous independent learning day for students.
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DeKalb County school board elects new leadership team
During the regular board meeting on January 13, the DeKalb County Board of Education elected new leadership for 2025. Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce from District 3 was unanimously chosen as the new Board Chair, while Ms.
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DeKalb schools shift to remote learning due to severe weather forecast
In response to anticipated severe winter weather, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has announced an asynchronous independent learning day for Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
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DeKalb County Board elects new chair and vice chair for 2025
During a regular meeting on January 13, the DeKalb County Board of Education (DCBOE) elected new leadership for 2025. Mrs. Deirdre P. Pierce from District 3 was unanimously chosen as the Board Chair, while Ms.
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DeKalb County School Board welcomes four new members
The DeKalb County School District has announced the induction of four new Board of Education members.
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DeKalb County schools announce remote learning due to weather
Due to inclement weather, the DeKalb County School District has announced that Friday, January 10, 2025, will be an asynchronous independent learning day for students.
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DeKalb County Board plans to opt out of homestead exemption
The DeKalb County Board of Education has revealed its plan to opt out of the statewide adjusted base year ad valorem homestead exemption for the DeKalb County School District (DCSD).
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DeKalb County schools switch to remote learning due to inclement weather
Due to severe weather conditions, the DeKalb County School District has announced that Friday, January 10, 2025, will be an asynchronous independent learning day for students.
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Dekalb County Board of Education's oath-taking ceremony scheduled for January
The DeKalb County Board of Education is set to hold an oath of office ceremony for its members on January 7, 2025.
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Retired DCSD CIO Monika Davis reflects on career achievements
Monika Davis, the recently retired Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the DeKalb County School District (DCSD), has left a lasting impact on technology leadership and representation.
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DeKalb County School District celebrates first IGNITE Teacher Residency Program graduates
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) recently marked a significant milestone with the graduation of the first cohort from the IGNITE DeKalb Teacher Residency Program.
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Georgia sees progress in closing educational achievement gaps
The Georgia Department of Education has released the 2024 College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI) scores.
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Outgoing DeKalb County Board of Education members honored at final 2024 meeting
The DeKalb County Board of Education held its final regular meeting of 2024 on December 9, marking the end of an era as three board members prepared to step down.
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DeKalb County Schools earn national honor for college preparation
Five schools in the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) have been recognized with the College Success Award for 2024.
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DeKalb County School District honors top educators at annual awards gala
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) held its 11th Annual Academy of Educational Excellence Awards Gala on November 2 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
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Georgia Promise Scholarship Act school list released by GOSA
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has been informed by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) that a list of schools meeting the criteria for the Georgia Promise Scholarship Act will be published on their website.