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Recent Connects Articles

DoDEA revitalizes Contracting Officer's Representative Program

DoDEA revitalizes Contracting Officer's Representative Program

May 26, 2023 The Procurement Division has taken great strides to refresh the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Program with the goal of increasing DoDEA-specific training classes and providing an array of COR resources.
Fort Bragg principal makes a freefall inspired by reading

Fort Bragg principal makes a freefall inspired by reading

May 26, 2023 Principal Latonya Leeks took part in a tandem jump after she challenged each grade level at Bowley Elementary School to read 4,887 minutes in March for Read Across America.
Humphreys West Elementary students learn traditional host nation dance

Humphreys West Elementary students learn traditional host nation dance

May 26, 2023 With smiling faces and fans in both hands, students perform the movements they have learned in Josephine Panciera’s music class at Humphreys West Elementary School.
Weekly Packet for May 25, 2023

Weekly Packet for May 25, 2023

May 25, 2023 DoDEA provides information on College and Career Ready Professional Learning – School Year 2023-24 Procedures—School Year 2023-24 and Annual Assessment Role Verification Process – School Year 2023-24.
Parent Perspective: Speech-Language Pathologist/Miracle Worker

Parent Perspective: Speech-Language Pathologist/Miracle Worker

May 24, 2023 A strong foundation for speech, language and hearing is created through a collaboration between parents, teachers, certified speech-language pathologists (SLPs), and audiologists.
DoDEA grant supports STEM makerspaces

DoDEA grant supports STEM makerspaces

May 24, 2023 From 3D printers and virtual reality headsets to KEVA planks and Ozobots, the students at York County School District have benefited from a DoDEA STEM grant.
Judy Lam retires after 49 years of service to DoDEA

Judy Lam retires after 49 years of service to DoDEA

May 24, 2023 SHAPE American Elementary School counselor is bidding farewell to her fulfilling career spanning over six decades.
DoDEA celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month

DoDEA celebrates Better Hearing and Speech Month

May 24, 2023 During Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, we focus our attention on the needs of our students and community members who have some form of hearing, speech or language impairment and those within our schools who support them.
I am DoDEA: AAPI Heritage Month

I am DoDEA: AAPI Heritage Month

May 24, 2023 DoDEA celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a spotlight on employees: Angelique Lu and Dr. Daisy Alegre-Cruz.
CSOD annual mandatory training dates announced

CSOD annual mandatory training dates announced

May 22, 2023 Mandatory trainings will be assigned July 1, with a due date of Sept. 30. Training dates account for schools with early report dates. Employees are not expected to complete training while on summer recess.
Parent perspective: One student’s whole grade acceleration experience

Parent perspective: One student’s whole grade acceleration experience

May 22, 2023 A former DoDEA parent shares her perspective on her son’s experience with DoDEA’s Level IV Advanced Academic Program and Services, whole grade acceleration.
Collaboration, artwork fuel social, emotional learning at Ramey Unit School

Collaboration, artwork fuel social, emotional learning at Ramey Unit School

May 18, 2023 The school’s Social and Emotional Intelligence Initiative, aka Flamey, has had a very positive impact on the school culture and community.
Robin Jamison and Todd King selected as DoDEA employees of the quarter

Robin Jamison and Todd King selected as DoDEA employees of the quarter

May 18, 2023 Congratulations to the employees of the first quarter of 2023 (January to March) whose work supported the agency’s EEO process and ensured the smooth operations of Europe schools.
Hattie Phipps retires after 40 years of service

Hattie Phipps retires after 40 years of service

May 18, 2023 Sasebo Elementary School principal is bidding farewell to her illustrious career with DoDEA following over 40 years of service as a teacher and administrator.
Creating a culture of excellence: Wellness Day

Creating a culture of excellence: Wellness Day

May 18, 2023 Humphreys High School actively engaged students in Wellness Day, impacting students through the power of mindful behaviors.