Rolling Past Obstacles | Adapted Sports Phenom Achieves & Inspires
At just 17 years old, Najee Smothers is redefining what it means to overcome obstacles. Born with spina bifida, Najee has always been determined to live his dreams, no matter the challenges in his path. Neither his condition nor a lower leg amputation at the age [...]
DeKalb Schools Invite Media for Exclusive Tour
On Wednesday, over 2,000 Attendees to Tour Several DCSD STEM Leading Schools (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)– Tomorrow, November 20, the DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly invites media representatives to join National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) attendees at the 54th Annual International Conference on exclusive tours highlighting innovative educational [...]
Two Schools Claim Top Spots in Georgia’s U.S. News & World Report Rankings
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly announces that two of its schools have achieved the highest honors in the state. According to the latest U.S. News & World Report annual rankings, Kittredge Magnet School and Wadsworth Magnet School for High Achievers have been named the number one and [...]
Commissioner Spears Donates $50,000
Commissioner Spears Donates $50,000 to Support Science Field Trips for DeKalb Students (STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)— DeKalb County Commissioner Michelle Long Spears has made a significant investment in the future of local students by donating $50,000 to the DeKalb Schools Educational Foundation, Inc. This substantial gift will fund [...]
Congratulations to Our Math & Literacy Leader Schools!
(STONE MOUNTAIN, GA)— The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) proudly announces that 40 of its schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as Math Leaders and Literacy Leaders for the 2023-2024 academic year. This prestigious honor highlights the District's commitment to academic excellence and dedication to student [...]
Lakeside High Senior Goes from Dress Code Crusader to State Advisor
When the 2024-2025 State Student Advisory Council convenes for the first time in November, Lakeside High School senior Anna Katz will be among the voices shaping the future of education in Georgia. Selected as one of only 74 students statewide by State School Superintendent Richard Woods, Anna will represent not [...]
DCSD Graduation Rates Soar to an All-Time High
The Dekalb County School District's (DCSD) graduation rate reached an all-time high in 2024. The four-year graduation rate is now 79.1%, up 3.3 percent from 2023 and a whopping 20.5 percent from 2011, the first year an adjusted cohort calculation was required by federal law. In addition to the All [...]
DCSD Earns 2024 GSBA Quality School Board Recognition
Last week, the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) announced that the DeKalb County School Board has earned the 2024 Quality School Board recognition for its dedication to fundamental standards of governance and leadership, laying the groundwork for ongoing district improvement and progress. This prestigious honor highlights the Board’s dedication to [...]
DeKalb County Schools’ Graduation Rates Soar to an All-Time High
Eight of Ten Student Subgroups Show Impressive Gains The Dekalb County School District's (DCSD) graduation rate reached an all-time high in 2024. The four-year graduation rate is now 79.1%, up 3.3 percent from 2023 and a whopping 20.5 percent from 2011, the first year an adjusted [...]
