Former superintendent ‘blindsided’ by termination
Former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris said she was “blindsided” when DeKalb County Board of Education members voted
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Reinstatement of Watson-Harris fails as board of education approves interim superintendent’s contract
A motion to reinstate former DeKalb County School District Superintendent Cheryl Watson-Harris failed while a motion to ratify the contract
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Officials express concerns over termination of county schools superintendent
Although DeKalb County Board of Education Chair Vickie Turner called the sudden ousting of former DeKalb County School District Superintendent
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Mandatory mask requirements lifted in schools throughout DeKalb
DeKalb County School District and City Schools of Decatur are lifting mandatory mask requirements for staff and students. Officials with
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DCSD, Amazon partnership bringing computer science to 30 schools
Officials from Amazon and DeKalb County School District (DCSD) announced Nov. 8 that Amazon will fund computer science education and
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DeKalb County School District rolls out recruiting and retention program
DeKalb County School District officials are hoping new incentives and bonuses will attract new employees and encourage staff to stay.
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Oak View Elementary School closes due to COVID-19
Oak View Elementary in Decatur will be closed for more than a week after 18 students tested positive for COVID-19.
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Watson-Harris hired as DCSD superintendent, BOE member makes nanny reference
Following a 30-minute executive session June 18, the DeKalb County Board of Education voted 6-1 to hire Cheryl Watson-Harris as
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New DeKalb County Schools’ superintendent finalist: ‘I was eager to jump back in’
DeKalb County Schools new superintendent candidate Cheryl Watson-Harris promises to listen and learn and be a visible and accessible leader.
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