October 2024 Grants Awarded

October 2024 Grants Awarded

  • November 5, 2024
  • 1183

DEF awarded Twenty grants totaling: $15,009.21  to teachers and classrooms in D428 schools on November 1, 2024. Teachers wrote grants for educational supplies that will enhance learning experiences for

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2024 Wirtz Award Presented

2024 Wirtz Award Presented

  • April 23, 2024
  • 888

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

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February 2024 Grants Awarded

February 2024 Grants Awarded

  • February 29, 2024
  • 1173

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

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Now Accepting Spring 2024 Grant Applications

Now Accepting Spring 2024 Grant Applications

  • January 8, 2024
  • 1027

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

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October 2023 Grants Awarded

October 2023 Grants Awarded

  • November 2, 2023
  • 1166

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

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Give DeKalb County 2023

Give DeKalb County 2023

  • May 2, 2023
  • 1121

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

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DEF 2023 Wirtz Award Presented

DEF 2023 Wirtz Award Presented

  • April 14, 2023
  • 778

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

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February 2023 Grants Awarded

February 2023 Grants Awarded

  • February 24, 2023
  • 1019

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

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Now Accepting Spring Grant Applications

Now Accepting Spring Grant Applications

  • January 9, 2023
  • 916

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

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October 2022 Grants Awarded

October 2022 Grants Awarded

  • October 23, 2022
  • 944

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

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