Press Releases
Published on October 16, 2026
David Lee has been selected to serve as Chief of the Department of War Education Activity Europe Center for Instructional Leadership.
Published on October 2, 2026
Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific East District Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson is pleased to announce Marangelly Harris as principal of Sollars Elementary School.
Published on September 24, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) announced today the availability of an additional college readiness opportunity for students in grades 11–12 through the Classic Learning Test (CLT) during School Year 2026–2027.
Published on September 23, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) announced today that it will become a member of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium beginning School Year 2026–2027.
Published on September 16, 2026
Nicole Grinsell, a STEM enrichment teacher at Fort Campbell Middle School, has been named the 2027 Department of War Education Activity Teacher of the Year.
Published on September 8, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) has launched its “From Feedback to Action” campaign with the release of its 2026 Stakeholder Feedback Survey results, highlighting what parents and students across DoWEA schools worldwide say is working well and where continued improvement is needed.
Published on September 4, 2026
Department of War Education Activity educators earned two spots on the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History's 2026 History Teacher of the Year roster, highlighting excellence in American history instruction.
Published on September 3, 2026
Dr. Jason Ter Horst, Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Europe West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Angelia Hadley as the Principal of Brussels Unit School.
Published on September 1, 2026
Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, Director for Student Excellence at DoWEA-Europe, is pleased to announce the selection of Stephanie El Sayed as Chief of Staff for DoWEA Europe South District effective Oct. 4, 2026.
Published on August 27, 2026
Americas Director for Student Achievement Matthew Kirby has announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Marr as Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the Americas Mid-Atlantic District and Hugh McKinnon as Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officer for the Americas Southeast District.
Published on August 25, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) is introducing Family and Stakeholder Engagement Officers (FSEOs) across the agency.
Published on August 17, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity officially kicked off the 2026–27 school year today, welcoming more than 66,000 military-connected children to classrooms around the globe for a new year of learning, academic excellence, and growth.
Published on August 14, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity is expanding middle school sports globally, ensuring that every DoWEA middle school student will have access to athletic opportunities beginning this winter.
Published on July 30, 2026
Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific East District Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson is pleased to announce Mr. Josh Adams as principal of Ikego Elementary School
Published on July 21, 2026
Dr. Jacob Sherwood, Pacific West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Jason Debus as Principal of McCool Elementary Middle School.
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 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 10, 2026
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific Region is proud to recognize its graduating Class of 2026.
Published on June 10, 2026
DoWEA Pacific, in partnership with MOFA Japan recognized the successful completion of the Japanese Language Supplement Program at four elementary schools.
