/ November 7, 2026

Fifth grade classroom students celebrating award.
Lincoln 5th grade teacher Julie Hamilton was awarded books for their classroom library.

DEF awarded Seventeen grants totaling $12,948.15 to teachers and classrooms in D428 schools on November 4, 2026.

Teachers wrote grants for educational supplies that will enhance learning experiences for our students. Awarding these grants was possible because of the generous support of the DeKalb community. Thanks to everyone who supports DEF throughout the year.

Read about all the grants.

Yanisley Bello, ESL teacher at Clinton Rosette was awarded a grant to purchase Chicago Wolves Game Tickets.
Leslie Zwart, bilingual speech pathologist at ELDC and Jefferson was awarded a grant to purchase Tonieboxes and Tonies.

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