DoDEA

DoDEA releases for 2010

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Friday, December 17, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide | HQ Feature
DoDEA Students Selected for United States Senate Youth Program
Two Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students will travel to Washington as delegates to the 49th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) to be held March 5-12, 2011 in Washington, D.C.

Friday, December 17, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
DDESS Student Videos Help NORAD Track Santa
Word was just received that two videos produced by Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools.

Monday, December 6, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide | HQ Feature
Aviano MHS Robotics Club to Compete in Maryland State Level of National Robotics Competition
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students from the Aviano Middle/High School Robotics Club, in Aviano, Italy will travel to the Washington, DC area to compete in the Maryland First Tech (FTC) Challenge Championship

Monday, December 6, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific launches Science and Research Academy
Over 60 aspiring scientists from DoDEA Pacific high schools will gather here Dec. 12-17 for the inaugural Far East Science and Research Academy.

Monday, November 29, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Announces New Superintendent for Georgia/Alabama District
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) recently announced Ms. Lois J. Rapp, Ed. S. as the superintendent of the Georgia/Alabama District for DoDEA’s stateside schools.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Guam District hosts inaugural DoDEA Pacific Far East Jazz Festival
Jazz musicians from DoDEA Pacific high schools will come together here Nov. 15-19 in celebration of the first ever DoDEA Pacific Far East Jazz Festival.

Monday, November 8, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Teachers Named Semi-Finalists for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Program
Four teachers from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) were selected as finalists for the 2010 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

Wednesday, November 3, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Angelica L. Jordan Named 2011 DoDEA Teacher of the Year
Angelica L. Jordan is the Department of Defense Education Activity’s (DoDEA’s) 2011 Teacher of the Year.

Friday, October 29, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Launches 2010 Customer Satisfaction Survey
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will administer its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey (CSS) from November 1 through December 15.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide | HQ Feature
DoDEA Students Continue Positive Performance on the TerraNova 3 Multiple Assessments
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students made gains in all subject areas assessed on the 2010 TerraNova, Third Edition, Multiple Assessments standardized norm-referenced test (TerraNova 3).

Tuesday, September 28, 2010 | DoDEA | HQ Feature
DoDEA Students Selected as Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program
Three Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students were selected as Semifinalists in the in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program (NMSP).

Monday, September 27, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Yokota High School Junior ROTC goes from “Green to Blue”
After nearly two decades of achievement and service as an Army unit, the Yokota High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps began a new era as an Air Force unit during a special “Green to Blue” ceremony held Sept. 22.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide | HQ Feature
DoDEA Educational Partnership Re-launches MilitaryK12Partners Website
The Department of Defense Education Activity’s (DoDEA) Educational Partnership will re-launch the MilitaryK12Partners website today. The site is located at www.militaryk12partners.dodea.edu.

Monday, September 20, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide | HQ Feature
DoDEA Announces 2010 SAT Results
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has released the results of its scores on the 2010 SAT exams.

Monday, September 13, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Casey Elementary School opening ceremony to be held Sept. 15
Students, parents, faculty and support staff will be joined by senior leaders, dignitaries and community members for the Casey Elementary School opening ceremony on Sept. 15 at 2 p.m.

Thursday, September 9, 2010 | DoDEA |
DoDEA Provides Free Special Education Products for Military-Connected Schools
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will provide free special education products for educators through a new initiative for military-connected schools.

Thursday, September 9, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Campbell Named Antilles High School Principal
Dr. Joan Campbell has been named Principal of Antilles High School, Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, in the DDESS New York/Virginia/Puerto Rico District.

Thursday, September 9, 2010 | DoDEA |
Cuadrado Named Principal at Ramey School
Dr. Donato Cuadrado has been named principal of Ramey School, Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, in the New York/Virginia/Puerto Rico District.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Hovanic Named DDESS Chief of Staff
Dr. Bruce W. Jeter, Director of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS).

Friday, August 27, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific ready for the 2010-2011 school year
Over 3,000 full-time professional DoDEA Pacific educators and support staff returned to DoDEA Pacific schools this week to make final preparations for more than 23,000 returning students on Monday, Aug. 30.

Monday, August 23, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Students Participate in RSI Program
Three Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students participated in the 2010 Research Science Institute (RSI) this past summer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Mass.

Monday, August 23, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Alumnus Selected for Fulbright Program
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) alumnus Dr. Gregory Fant has been named a Fulbright Specialist Roster Candidate for a five-year term beginning in 2011.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Gilmer Named Fort Rucker Elementary School Principal
Dr. Vicki Gilmer has been named principal of Fort Rucker Elementary School (FRES), at Fort Rucker, Ala., in the Georgia/Alabama District.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Martone Named Principal at Fort Rucker Primary School
Ms. Cynthia Martone has been named principal of Fort Rucker Primary School, at Fort Rucker, Ala., in the Georgia/Alabama District.

Thursday, August 12, 2010 | DoDEA |
DoDEA Begins School Year 2010-2011
School Year 2010-2011 is beginning for more than 84,000 students of the Department of Defense Education Activity’s (DoDEA) 194 schools.

Thursday, August 12, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Teacher Named History Teacher of the Year
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) teacher, Gregory Jacobs, was named the 2010 Department of Defense Preserve America History Teacher of the Year.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Carol Drechsel to Retire as a Professional Developer after 38 Years of Federal Service
Ms. Carol Drechsel will retire on Wednesday, September 1, after 38 years of service to the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

Monday, August 9, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Selects Four New Assistant Superintendents
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) announced the selection of four Assistant Superintendents.

Friday, August 6, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Arrington Named Assistant Superintendent of DDESS Guam District
DoDEA Pacific Director Diana Ohman announced today the selection of Jeff Arrington as Assistant Superintendent of the DoDEA Pacific Guam District.

Thursday, August 5, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
New Casey Elementary School on Schedule for New School Year
The new Casey Elementary School established on United States Army Garrison Casey was officially handed over to the Department of Defense Dependents Schools Korea District on Aug. 2.

Monday, August 2, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Fort Campbell Students Attend National Student Council Conference
Four students from Fort Campbell High School (FCHS), Fort Campbell, KY.

Monday, July 26, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Student Selected as National Merit College Scholarship Award Recipient
Derrick B. Lewis, a student at Ramstein High School, was recently selected as a National Merit College Scholarship winner by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

Thursday, July 22, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Korea District Enrollment Process Reminder
As tour normalization continues to welcome additional command-sponsored families to South Korea, DoDEA and United States Forces Korea are working closely together to monitor and adjust to high enrollment growth.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Names Hughes-Balilo as 2010 National Distinguished Principal
Helen Hughes-Balilo, Principal of Wetzel Elementary School in Baumholder, Germany was selected

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Enrolling Your Child in Kindergarten
Parents planning to enroll a child in the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) kindergarten for the coming school year should be aware of the entrance requirements before making an appointment to register a child in school.

Thursday, July 8, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Blount Named Galer Elementary School Principal
Ms. Gladys Blount has been named principal of Galer Elementary School, at Beaufort, in the South Carolina/Fort Stewart/DoDDS-Cuba District.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
eKnowledge Corporation Donates $32 Million of FREE SAT/ACT Test Prep Software to Military
eKnowledge Corporation, the leading supplier of interactive learning software for college test preparation is donating $200 Test Prep Programs to military families worldwide.

Monday, June 28, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Students Place in eCYBERMISSION Competition
Two teams of students from the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) came in second place in their grade and region in this year’s annual eCYBERMISSION competition.

Friday, June 25, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Announces New Superintendent Selection
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) announced the selection of Dr. Dell W. McMullen as the Superintendent of the Kaiserslautern School District in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Friday, June 25, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Education Activity Director Moved to New Post
The leader of the Department of Defense Education Activity has been temporarily assigned to another job within the department, effective immediately, a defense official announced today.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Mr. Jeffrey W. McGee Principal, Osan Middle School
Dr. Irby L. Miller, DoDDS Korea District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Jeffrey W. McGee as the new Principal of Osan Middle School.

Monday, June 21, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Leadership Transition for DoDEA Pacific Guam District
Department of Defense Education Activity Guam District Superintendent Dr. Gayle Vaughn-Wiles announced her retirement after 34 years of federal service.

Monday, June 21, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Leadership transition for DoDEA Pacific Guam District
Department of Defense Education Activity Guam District Superintendent Dr. Gayle Vaughn-Wiles announced her retirement after 34 years of federal service.

Friday, June 18, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Educational Partnership Awards Grant to Harford County Public Schools
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Educational Partnership awarded a $870,000 grant to the Harford County Public Schools

Friday, June 18, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Educational Partnership Awards Grant to San Diego Unified School District
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Educational Partnership awarded a $2.5 million grant to the San Diego Unified School District.

Friday, June 18, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Educational Partnership Awards Grants to Colorado Springs Area School Districts
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Educational Partnership awarded grants to the Widefield and Fountain Fort Carson District School Districts

Friday, June 18, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Educational Partnership Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Fairfax County Public Schools
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Educational Partnership awarded a $1.5 million grant to Fairfax County Public Schools.

Thursday, June 17, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Longtime Pacifica publication transforms to PacificaOnline!
On the 35th Anniversary of the Pacifica publication, DoDEA Pacific has released a new online edition to meet modern expectations.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Ms. Laurel Eisinger New Principal, Daegu American School 
Dr. Irby Miller, DoDDS Korea District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Laurel Eisinger as the new Principal of the Daegu American School.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Educational Partnership Awards Grants to Fort Bragg Area Schools
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Educational Partnership awarded two grants to the Fort Bragg Area School Districts.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Okinawa District Announces Kadena High School Principal
Ms. Martha Brown, Superintendent, DoDDS Okinawa, is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Terry Gibson as Principal of Kadena High School.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Teachers Selected as Recipients of Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
Two DoDEA teachers were named as recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).

Monday, June 7, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Suyama to retire with more than four decades of service to DoDDS
Longtime Department of Defense Dependents Schools Pacific Intercultural Coordinator Takashi Suyama will retire in June with nearly 42 years of dedicated service.

Monday, June 7, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
DDESS to Release Phase I Environmental Evaluation Results of Two Laurel Bay Schools
A briefing about the results of the Phase I Environmental Evaluation of both Galer Elementary and Bolden Elementary/Middle schools aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, S.C.

Thursday, June 3, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award Recipients Named
DoDEA Pacific Director Diana Ohman announced today the selection of the 2010 DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award winners.

Thursday, June 3, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award Recipients Named
DoDEA Pacific Director Diana Ohman announced today the selection of the 2010 DoDEA Pacific Volunteer Excellence Award winners.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | DoDEA |
Okinawa District Teacher of the Year
Ms. Martha Brown is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Ronald M. Geist, Choral Music Director at Kubasaki High School, as the 2011 District Teacher of the Year.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDDS Korea Teacher of the Year SY 2010-2011
Dr. Irby L. Miller, Superintendent of the Korea District, has announced the selection of Ms. Lori Lundy of Seoul American Elementary School as the Korea District’s Teacher of the Year for SY 2010-2011.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DDESS-Guam 2011 Teacher of the Year
DDESS-Guam Superintendent, Dr. Gayle Vaughn-Wiles is pleased to announce Mrs. Suzette Kioshi Nelson, Language Arts teacher at Andersen Middle School, as the 2011 District Teacher of the Year.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 | DoDEA |
DoDEA Japan Announces Teacher of the Year
The Japan District Superintendent’s Office is pleased to announce Mrs. Michelle Foust as the 2011 District Teacher of the Year.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 | DoDEA Europe |
Lawanna Mangleburg, Kaiserslautern District Superintendent, Retires
The Dept. of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe, recently announced the retirement of the Kaiserslautern District Superintendent, Lawanna Mangleburg.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Students at the Center Educational Resource Available in Print, on CD and Online
Students at the Center, the new educational resource from the Department of Defense Education Activity’s (DoDEA) Educational Partnership, is available

Friday, May 28, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Dr. Catherine Yurica New Principal, Seoul American Elementary
Dr. Irby Miller, DoDDS Korea District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Catherine Yurica as the new principal of Seoul American Elementary School.

Friday, May 28, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Straub Named Lincoln Elementary School Principal
Mrs. Pansy Straub has been named principal of Lincoln Elementary School, at Fort Campbell, in the Kentucky District.

Thursday, May 27, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Halley Named Principal of Fort Campbell’s New Elementary School
Ms. Jennifer E. Halley has been named principal of Fort Campbell’s new elementary school, which is scheduled to open in January of 2011.

Thursday, May 27, 2010 | DoDEA |
DoDEA Student Selected for National Merit $2500 Scholarship
Stella Y. Cho, a senior at Seoul American High School, was recently selected to receive a National Merit $2500 Scholarship by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Summer Programs Expand for Military Children

Monday, May 24, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Rodriguez Named W.T. Sampson School Principal
Ms. Sonja Rodriguez has been named principal of W.T. Sampson School, aboard Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in the South Carolina/Fort Stewart/DoDDS-Cuba District.

Monday, May 24, 2010 | DoDEA |
Cotton Named Principal at Faith Middle School
Mrs. Angie Cotton has been named principal of Faith Middle School, at Fort Benning, Ga., in the Georgia/Alabama District.

Monday, May 24, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Greene Named Bowley Elementary School Principal
Ms. Susan Greene has been named principal of Bowley Elementary School, at Fort Bragg, N.C., in the North Carolina District.

Monday, May 24, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Garza Named Butner Elementary School Principal
Mr. Emilio Garza has been named principal of Butner Elementary School, at Fort Bragg, N.C., in the North Carolina District.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Steimel Named Lejeune High School Principal
Mr. Eric Steimel has been named principal of Lejeune High School, aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., in the North Carolina District.

Monday, May 17, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Fort Benning Schools, Partners Celebrate Wins
Although they’ve won the Partnership of the Year award in the past, this year’s honor is just as rewarding and exciting. McBride Elementary School, at Fort Benning, GA.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Teacher Sandra S. Alfier Passes Away Suddenly on Oshima Island
Sandra S. Alfier, a second-grade elementary school teacher at MC Perry Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, died suddenly Sunday on Oshima Island in the Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
DoDEA Pacific Teacher Sandra S. Alfier Passes Away Suddenly on Oshima Island
A second-grade elementary school teacher at MC Perry Elementary School on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, died suddenly Sunday

Monday, May 10, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Student Selected as National Merit Scholarship Winner
Shannon Grammel, a student at Fort Campbell High School, was recently selected as a National Merit $2500 Scholarship winner by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

Thursday, May 6, 2010 | DoDEA |
DoDEA to Add 54 Additional Kindergarten Classrooms for School Year 2010-2011
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will add 54 kindergarten classrooms to its system worldwide for School Year 2010-2011.

Thursday, May 6, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Seoul American Middle School to Undergo Major Repairs and Renovation
Seoul American Middle School will undergo several renovation and maintenance projects during summer 2010

Thursday, May 6, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Seoul American Middle School to Undergo Major Repairs and Renovation
Seoul American Middle School will undergo several renovation and maintenance projects during summer 2010 to address growing concerns over aging and sub-standard facilities.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Student Recognized as Scholar in 2010 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
Darren P. Eldredge, a student at Vilseck High School, Germany, was recently named a 2010 U.S. Presidential Scholar.

Friday, April 30, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Task Groups Meet to Discuss Future Program Changes
Six of the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Task Groups met during the week of 19 April 2010 in Long Beach, California.

Thursday, April 29, 2010 | DoDEA Japan |
Misawa JROTC sets precedent: First DOD school to win national academic bowl
Misawa’s Robert D. Edgren High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp academic team won the national 2010 Air Force JROTC Academic Bowl championship.

Thursday, April 29, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Students Participate in the National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium
Four DoDEA students are participating in the 48th National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) being held April 28-May 2, 2010.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Student Selected as Corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship Winner
Scott LaBelle of Brussels American School is a National Merit Computer Science Corporation (CSC) winner.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Vaswani Named Fort Campbell High School Principal
Mr. Mohan Vaswani has been named principal of Fort Campbell High School, at Fort Campbell, in the Kentucky District.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Week from May 2-8
DoDEA will join communities around the globe in honoring their teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week, from May 2-8.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Students Recognized as Semifinalists in 2010 Presidential Scholars Program
Three Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students were among the more than 500 students selected as 2010 Presidential Scholars Program.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Antilles High School Senior to Present at 48 th Annual Junior Science Humanities Symposium
Antilles High School Senior Natalia Lopez will present at the 48th Annual National Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) in Bethesda, Maryland, April 28 – May 2, 2010.

Thursday, April 15, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Sounds of Success: Top Musicians from Across DoDEA Pacific Schools to Come Together for the 2010 DoDEA Pacific Far East Honor Music Festival
More than 180 students representing all 12 DoDEA Pacific high schools will participate in the DoDEA Pacific Far East Honor Music Festival here April 26-30.

Thursday, April 15, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Bruce Jeter Named Director of DoDEA Schools in the United States
Dr. Bruce Jeter selected as the Area Director for the Department of Defense Education Activity’s Schools in the United States.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Lynn, Mullen Host Sesame Workshop
With help from a few familiar faces from Sesame Street, top defense officials hosted a preview of Sesame Workshop’s newest outreach initiative.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
‘Odyssey of the Mind’ Unlocks Students’ Imagination
Over 150 elementary students from two DoDDS Pacific Schools in Japan met at Sullivans School to compete in an ‘Odyssey of the Mind’ tournament on Saturday, April 3, 2010.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Educational Partnership Launches Students at the Center – an Interactive Educational Resource
The Department of Defense Education Activity’s (DoDEA’s) Educational Partnership has launched an interactive educational resource for military families, military leaders and school leaders.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010 | DoDEA |
DoDEA Students Selected as Scholarship Winners in the National Achievement Scholarship Program
Four Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students were selected as scholarship winners in the 46th Annual National Achievement Scholarship Program (NASP).

Monday, April 5, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Celebrates National Environmental Education Week
The Department of Defense Education Activity will celebrate National Environmental Education from April 11-17, 2010.

Thursday, April 1, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Honors Military Children during the Month of the Military Child
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) joins the Department of Defense and military communities around the world in honoring military children during April.

Thursday, April 1, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Final Official 2010 DoDEA Pacific Far East JROTC Results
Okinawa’s own Kubasaki High School took top honors in Drill and third place in Marksmanship at the 2010 DoDEA Pacific Far East Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps competition hosted here March 22-24.

Thursday, March 25, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Announces 2009 NAEP Results
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) fourth and eighth grade students continued their strong performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) 2009 Reading Assessment.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Three DoDEA Pacific Science Students Set for National Competition
Freshman Nicole Perry of M.C. Perry High School in Iwakuni, Japan earned top honors at an awards ceremony.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Students Participate in the United States Senate Youth Program
Two Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students recently participated in the 48th Annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Students Selected to Participate in the 2010 Research Science Institute Program
Three Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) students were selected to participate in the 2010 Research Science Institute (RSI) Program.

Monday, March 8, 2010 | DoDEA Pacific |
Kennedy Selected to Lead First-ever Area I DoDEA School
Career educator Shelly M. Kennedy will open the new Casey Elementary School.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Kadena Sophomore to represent Pacific in Voice of Democracy Contest
Kadena High School sophomore Margaret “Maggie” Brown is the winner of the VFW’s Voice of Democracy contest.

Friday, February 26, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Celebrate Music in Our Schools - March 2010
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) will join schools around the country in the observation of March as Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM).

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
DDESS Launches Environmental Survey of Two Laurel Bay Schools
In response to health concerns voiced by faculty and staff of both Galer Elementary and Bolden Elementary/Middle Schools aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, S.C.

Thursday, February 11, 2010 | DoDEA Americas |
Schob Named Principal at Albritton Junior High School
Mrs. Patricia Schob, has been named principal of Albritton Junior High School, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in the North Carolina District.

Friday, February 5, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Budget Request Calls for New, Renovated Schools
Military children are one of the many groups poised to benefit from President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget request.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Military Families Gain Access to Free, Online Tutoring
The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
First Lady Announces Family Program Budget Boost
President Barack Obama’s fiscal 2011 budget request calls for a record $8.8 billion for military family support programs.

Monday, January 11, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Doug Kelsey to Retire After Nearly 25 Years of Service
Doug Kelsey will retire on January 18, 2010 after serving almost 25 years.

Monday, January 11, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Selects Transformation Specialist to Assist with Expansion Plans in Korea
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) announces the selection of Andrew W. Jenkins as its Transformation Specialist.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
Task Groups Meet to Plan for DoDEA’s Future
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Combined Task Groups met December 7-11, 2009 in Southbridge, Mass.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 | DoDEA World Wide |
DoDEA Releases School Report Cards
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) recently released web-based School Report Cards (SRCs).

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 | DoDEA Europe |
Future Educators Association 2010 Conference - Illuminate heart and mind. Teach!
Approximately 120 students from DoDDS-Europe Chapters of the Future Educators Association (FEA) will come together for their seventh annual conference on February 2-4 in Garmisch, Germany.