Renewed emphasis on pedestrian safety in Decatur schools due to recent crashes involving students and staff. Installation of speed cameras in school zones as part of efforts to improve safety.

Parents formed "Save Decatur Schools" to oppose proposed closures of five K-2 campuses, including Clairemont Elementary. Families say district leaders have not justified the need for consolidation or ...

Dec. 19—Decatur City Schools has selected two educators as this year's elementary and secondary teachers of the year. The elementary teacher of the year is Woodmeade Elementary School teacher Darkena ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Decatur Public Schools is alerting the community to district policy changes ahead of the school year.

The Richland Community College Foundation has been going door to door in local Decatur schools dropping off free copies of the book "James and the Giant Peach" in celebration of ...

The city of Decatur is outlining the steps it's been taking to boost security at schools. This spring, the school district says it is launching a new reporting system and placing a deeper emphasis on ...

Nov. 19—Decatur City Schools scored a half point shy of an A on this year's State Department of Education report card, its highest score ever. "Eleven schools had their highest report card — or equal ...

Cheers Decatur! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️ In today's newsletter: Also on today's calendar: Decatur Makers Holiday Market and 6 ...

A second member of the Springfield District 186 cabinet in the last two months has been picked to head a central Illinois school district.

Many Decatur parents are breathing a sigh of relief now that the school board has tabled a plan to close a K-2 school. “After careful reflection and listening to parents, teachers, and community ...