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DoDEA Americas is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Dahlgren School is part of the Dahlgren School Community in the DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District. Dahlgren serves military connected students in PK to grade 8.
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Mr. Niels Mateo Named DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District Community Superintendent Puerto Rico and Cuba Community
Congratulations to Mr. Niels Mateo DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District Community Superintendent Puerto Rico and Cuba Community, Effective December 28, 2025.
Students Can Chat Safer with New Settings in Google Chat
Beginning August 5, 2025, student Chat Safer settings for Google Chat and Spaces will be implemented across all DoDEA locations.
Director Beth Narvaez welcomes back students and families for School Year 2025/26
Dr. Beth Narvaez welcomed back students, family, and staff to DoDEA for the 2025/26 school year.
DoDEA Launches Seal of Biliteracy to Prepare Students for a Global World
DoDEA will introduce the Seal of Biliteracy starting in the 2025-26 school year, recognizing high school graduates who demonstrate proficiency in English and in another language.
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Teacher of the Year Program
Do you know a teacher who has had a positive impact on your child, your child's school, or your community? Nominate them for Teacher of the Year.
DoDEA Announces Dr. Kewanis Kennedy as 2026 Principal of the Year
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) proudly announces that Dr. Kewanis Kennedy, principal of Marshall Elementary School at Fort Campbell, KY, has been selected as the 2026 DoDEA Principal of the Year.
Two students to represent DoDEA at 2026 United States Senate Youth Program
The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) has announced that high school students Mr. Michael Carbone and Ms. Ava Ellis will represent DoDEA during the 64th annual USSYP Washington Week, to be held March 7-14, 2026.
Bechtel Elementary’s challenge coin tradition recognizes positive actions
In military-connected communities, challenge coins are very much a part of the culture. It’s a tradition that recognizes exceptional acts and achievements.
DoDEA announces 2026 Region Principals of the Year
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is pleased to announce its 2026 Principals of the Year for the Americas, Europe and Pacific regions.
Mohan Vaswani Selected as Principal for Hampton Primary School
Mohan Vaswani Selected as Principal for Hampton Primary School effective December 28, 2025
DoDEA celebrates 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholar recipients
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is proud to announce Lila Rebecca Cypers of Rota Middle High School (DoDEA Europe South), and Baden Thomas Francis of Kadena High School (DoDEA Pacific South), have been selected as U.S. Department of Education 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Understanding The Blueprint for Continuous Improvement: Goal 2 - School Excellence
DoDEA’s Blueprint for Continuous Improvement recognizes that strong schools are the cornerstone of student success.
