DeKalb County School District

3 more school districts work to solidify plans for upcoming school year

Three more school districts decided on back to school plans Monday, as several concerns remain at the forefront of parents’ minds such as the likelihood of virtual learning, and when classes will start.

July 14, 2020 12:52pm EDT

DeKalb school year to begin with virtual distance learning in mid-August

DeKalb County's new school superintendent, Cheryl Watson-Harris, said the district is taking every precaution possible to prepare for the return of school district staff this week.

July 13, 2020 8:07pm EDT

Cheryl Watson-Harris formally approved as DeKalb County School Superintendent

Cheryl Watson-Harris has been officially selected as the next superintendent of the DeKalb County School District, the county's Board of Education announced Thursday.

June 18, 2020 12:30pm EDT

DeKalb County Board of Education discusses plan to re-open schools

Board member Stan Jester explained the possibilities for re-opening for the 2020-2021 school year.

June 8, 2020 11:50pm EDT

DeKalb County Superintendent finalist excited for opportunity

Just hours after being named the sole finalist for the DeKalb County School District Superintendent job, Cheryl Watson-Harris took questions from reporters.

June 5, 2020 6:35pm EDT

Georgia school district turns to second New Yorker as leader

A suburban Atlanta school district is looking to a second New York administrator for leadership after pulling back the welcome mat for former New York City schools chancellor Rudy Crew.

June 4, 2020 11:32pm EDT

DeKalb County School Board rejects sole superintendent finalist

DeKalb County school board members on Monday voted 4-3 to reject a contract for Rudy Crew to lead the suburban Atlanta district.

May 12, 2020 10:54am EDT

DeKalb County School District picks ex-leader of New York, Miami schools

One of Georgia’s largest school districts is likely to be led by the former leader of New York City’s school system.

April 23, 2020 10:46pm EDT

DeKalb County Schools to end 2019-2020 school year early

The DeKalb County School District announced Tuesday its plan to close the 2019-2020 school year four days early on May 15, 2020, for grades PreK-11. The school year for seniors will end on May 8, 2020.

April 14, 2020 1:32pm EDT

Dunwoody parents outraged after DeKalb County Board of Education relocates 800 students

Dozens of parents were left frustrated and confused after Monday night's Dekalb County Board of Education meeting vote to move 800 students to new schools.

February 11, 2020 4:58pm EST