Gregor King has been selected as the 2024 Wirtz Award winner by a committee of educators and community members. Recommendation letters from teachers, students, and graduates highlighted his excellence
2024 Wirtz Award Presented
February 2024 Grants Awarded
DEF awarded Seventeen grants totaling: $20,260.65 to teachers and classrooms in D428 schools on February 29, 2024. Teachers wrote grants for educational supplies that will enhance learning experiences for
Now Accepting Spring 2024 Grant Applications
The DeKalb Education Foundation February grant funding cycle is open. DEF has provided over $575,000 of funding to District 428 classroom teachers and instructional support staff over the past
October 2023 Grants Awarded
DEF awarded fifteen grants totaling $18,700.38 to teachers and classrooms in D428 schools on November 2, 2023. Teachers wrote grants for educational supplies that will enhance learning experiences for
Give DeKalb County 2023
Give DeKalb County is coming up soon! There are so many great local non-profit organizations that could use your support. Check out the DeKalb Education Foundation (DEF) Give DeKalb County
DEF 2023 Wirtz Award Presented
Congratulations to the 2023 Wirtz Award recipient, Greg Solomon. Mr. Solomon teaches speech and coaches forensics at DHS. A former student described Mr. Solomon this way, “He creates an
February 2023 Grants Awarded
DEF awarded nine grants totaling $9,108.70 to teachers and classrooms in #428 schools on February 23, 2023. Teachers wrote grants for educational supplies that will enhance learning experiences for
Now Accepting Spring Grant Applications
The DeKalb Education Foundation February grant funding cycle is open. DEF has provided over $575,000 of funding to District 428 classroom teachers and instructional support staff over the past
October 2022 Grants Awarded
DEF awarded eight grants totaling $13,132.61 to teachers and classrooms in #428 schools on October 20, 2022. Teachers wrote grants for educational supplies that will enhance learning experiences for
Now Accepting Fall Grant Applications
The DeKalb Education Foundation October grant funding cycle is open. DEF has provided over $575,000 of funding to District 428 classroom teachers and instructional support staff over the past