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Helping ALL Youth Thrive in Decatur

The mission of the Decatur Education Foundation is to enable the full potential of our young people. We believe that every child deserves equal access to quality education and the opportunity to thrive.

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Speaker Series: AI and Critical Thinking
Speaker Series: AI and Critical Thinking

Our next Speaker Series is Monday March 16, 2026 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Decatur High School-The Learning Commons (Library/Media Center)

Community Coffee
Community Coffee

Join us for “Community Care & Coffee” this Sunday, Mar 1st from 12-2pm at Waller's Coffee Shop (240 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur). The topic is Transition Planning for Parents/Guardians with Students in the Special Education Program.

2026 Tour deCatur
2026 Tour deCatur

Tour deCatur is back for its 24th year! This year, in addition to the Peachtree-qualifying 5k, the 1-Mile Fun Run, the adorable Tot Trot for the 4 and under crowd, and the “None Run” for supporters who want the t-shirt but not the sore muscles, we're partnering with the Decatur Bulldog Boosters and are offering a Bulldog Jog that allows runners to include their dogs in the 1-Mile Fun Run!

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Join us for “Community Care & Coffee” this Sunday, Mar 1st from 12-2pm at @wallerscoffeeshop (240 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur). The topic is Transition Planning for Parents/Guardians with Students in the Special Education Program.
Please support this special drive for Kroger/Publix gift cards as we support our Decatur families.
Register TODAY to be guaranteed a beloved Tour deCatur race tee! We know you don’t do it for the shirt, but the shirts *are* pretty great! 💜💛💜 #tourdecatur #5k #funrun #bulldogjog #tottrot
Speaker series is tomorrow! Join us for an evening with mental health expert, Piper Coffey, from Skyland Trail on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 6:30-8:00 pm at Decatur High School-The Learning Commons. This adults only presentation is complimentary. R
Don’t miss out on the fun … or the t-shirt! Register for Tour deCatur by TOMORROW to be guaranteed a race tee! 💜 #tourdecatur #peachtreeroadrace #communityinmotion #runwiththedogs #decaturga
We’re looking forward to this annual celebration of Black History Month tomorrow evening, and we hope to see you there! ❤️💚🖤💛
Join us for two great events at Eddie's Attic in March. Get your tickets now for the DEF benefit, Sing With The Band on March 21 at 7pm. And Amplify Decatur is hosting a DHS student Battle of the Bands at Eddie's on 3/28. Winner will earn $500 and th
We believe that connection matters more than ever and we have much we can learn from each other. Our next “Community Care & Coffee” is set for Sunday, Mar 1st from 12-2pm at @wallerscoffeeshop (240 DeKalb Industrial Way, Decatur). The

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