From Around DoWEA
Published on July 13, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity released its 2026 Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, outlining the next phase of its multi-year roadmap to transform its operations, advance its mission, and support military-connected students worldwide.
Published on July 13, 2026
Director Paul Craft outlines DoWEA’s updated and refined Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, our strategic framework focused on supporting student success, strengthening family partnerships, and preparing students for an ever-changing future.
Published on July 6, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Director Paul Craft has named Matthew Kirby as the DoWEA Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement. He will be responsible for 50 schools serving military-connected students from prekindergarten through 12th grade in two districts located in seven states, Cuba, and Puerto Rico across three time zones. DoWEA Americas serves more than 20,000 students and nearly 4,000 employees.
Published on July 1, 2026
Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific South District Superintendent Dr. Melissa Hayes announced the selection of Dr. Helen Bailey as principal of E.C. Killin Elementary School at Camp Foster.
Published on June 15, 2026
DoWEA congratulates graduates and salutes their extraordinary accomplishments.
Published on June 4, 2026
Lakenheath Elementary School's Sasha Rodriguez-Espada has been selected as the 2026 Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise. This award recognizes early-career educators in their first three years of teaching who demonstrate exceptional dedication to student success and a strong, ongoing commitment to growth and improvement.
Published on June 4, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children across the country to take part in the White House’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a program that asks students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books over the su...
Published on May 8, 2026
Tiffany Hoben, chief academic officer of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), announced an ambitious new teacher hiring initiative.
Published on May 7, 2026
DoWEA Pacific South District has been awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest level of accreditation granted by Cognia, a globally recognized nonprofit organization that accredits schools and school systems.
Published on May 5, 2026
Senior War Department leaders visited the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) April 13–15, engaging directly with parents, students, educators and staff across multiple installations.
Published on May 5, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity has fewer than 100 openings remaining for teachers and fewer than 150 openings remaining for aides in classrooms across the U.S. and around the globe for next school year.
Published on May 4, 2026
Department of War Education Activity Europe East District Superintendent Patrick Martin is pleased to announce the selection of Donna Aponte as principal of Hohenfels Elementary School.
Aponte brings 30 years of experience in education and is deeply committed to supporting students, staff and the military-connected community. She believes strongly in the excellence of a DoWEA education and is honored to serve in this role.
Aponte brings 30 years of experience in education and is deeply committed to supporting students, staff and the military-connected community. She believes strongly in the excellence of a DoWEA education and is honored to serve in this role.
Published on May 4, 2026
Student and educator teams at nine Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools have been selected as state champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.
Published on April 14, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Americas Region is pleased to announce its 2027 District Teachers of the Year.
Published on April 14, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Europe Region is pleased to announce its 2027 District Teachers of the Year.
