David McFarland

Oct 16, 2024 | decaturish.com | David McFarland

By David McFarland, contributor Decatur, GA — Decatur High School’s varsity football team is off to a roaring start in the 2024 season. The Bulldogs are 7-0 through the opening month and a half of the campaign. They are currently tied for first place in their region. This Friday at the DHS Stadium, they will face Lakeside in a massive rivalry matchup. The game is at 7:30 p.m. To buy tickets, click here.

Sep 3, 2024 | currentpub.com | Peter J. Slade |Christopher Jones |David McFarland |Nadya Williams

What do we do now that robots have entered the classroom? Three semesters into the ChatGPT era, we know that this technology has changed and challenged education. But how? We asked eight educators teaching at a variety of institutions and at different educational levels to tell us what they are doing differently to respond and (perhaps) adapt. How does each of them, as a teacher, intend to approach the reality of AI in this new academic year? Today is the first day of a two-day forum.

Aug 8, 2024 | decaturish.com | David McFarland

By David McFarland, contributor Decatur, GA — A new school year is here, and it’s time for Decatur High School’s fall sports to get going. With a state title and several region championships to defend, the Bulldogs will be in action everywhere from the volleyball court to the football field and cross country track.

Jun 4, 2024 | decaturish.com | David McFarland

By David McFarland, contributor Decatur, GA — Decatur High School’s Girls’ Ultimate Frisbee team is on the brink of history. Come this Thursday, June 6, the Bulldogs will become the first Girls Team from Georgia to attend the Ultimate High School Nationals tournament, set to be held in Rockford, Ill. Decatur qualified as the 10th highest-ranked team in the country, finishing 2nd in the State tournament with a sole loss all season and will compete amidst a field of just 16 teams in Illinois.

May 20, 2024 | decaturish.com | David McFarland

By David McFarland, contributorDecatur, GA — Decatur High School’s unsung Mock Trial team has been one of the school’s most successful programs. Recently, it reached a new peak: 10th place out of a field of almost 50 schools at the National High School Mock Trial Championship in Wilmington, Del.