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Supper & Sips 2025 Tickets are now available
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Supper & Sips 2025 Tickets are now available

Join us for Decatur Education Foundation’s annual evening of great food, drinks, and community—Supper & Sips—on Thursday, November 6, 6–10 PM at The Chapel on Sycamore. Your night out fuels DEF’s work to empower students, remove learning barriers, create opportunities, and strengthen our community.

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Innovation Grant Cycle is Open for Applications
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Innovation Grant Cycle is Open for Applications

Decatur Education Foundation launched Teacher Innovation Grants (TIGs) 25 years ago - one of the very first programs of the organization - to help educators bring bold, student-centered ideas to life. We’re excited to announce that the 2025 grant cycle is now open and accepting applications.

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DEF is hiring!
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DEF is hiring!

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT — Community Engagement Manager Job Title: Community Engagement Manager Job Description: The Decatur Education Foundation seeks a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Community Engagement Manager. This position is responsible for the Foundation’s…

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DEF Scholarship Applications are now open!
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DEF Scholarship Applications are now open!

ATTENTION: graduating DHS Seniors and parents/guardians of graduating DHS Seniors: Applications for DEF's 4-year renewable scholarships are now open. All application materials are due by April 15th. Available Scholarships Patrick Family Scholarship This scholarship, established in 2002 by members of…

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