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Published on July 10, 2025
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.
Published on July 9, 2025
Carleen Alford, an AVID Elective Teacher at Mahaffey Middle School at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, delivered a powerful keynote address as the 2025 AVID Educator Speaker at the AVID Summer Institute, held June 16-18 in Orlando, Florida.
Published on July 9, 2025
The DoDEA Americas Mid-Atlantic District has achieved a remarkable score of 353 on the Cognia Index of Education Quality (IEQ), surpassing the network average of 296, as noted in the May 21, 2025, Accreditation Engagement Review. This recognition from Cognia, a globally respected nonprofit that accredits schools for their commitment to high standards in teaching, learning, and leadership, underscores the district’s dedication to military-connected students. Excelling on Cognia’s 4-point scale with scores of 3.5 in Culture of Learning, 3.4 in Leadership for Learning, 3.3 in Engagement of Learning, and 3.3 in Growth in Learning—well above network averages—the district fosters a supportive environment with strong teacher-student relationships, innovative technology like a 1:1 Chromebook ratio, and programs such as Focused Collaboration and STEAM activities. Ranked as the top U.S. school system for 4th and 8th graders in the 2024 NAEP, DoDEA’s global curriculum and tailored support make it a standout choice for military families, a commitment echoed by Superintendent Ryan Smith as the district plans to share findings and drive further improvements.
Published on June 17, 2025
Albritton Middle School buzzed with innovation on May 21, as students immersed themselves in a school-wide STEAM Day, exploring hands-on activities that blended science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.
Published on June 16, 2025
As the 2024-2025 school year draws to a close, the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe reflects on another successful season of student activities, offering military-connected students across Europe opportunities for growth, learning, and leadership. From the performing arts to STEM competitions, leadership training, and emerging programs, DoDEA Europe’s diverse portfolio of events has provided life-changing educational experiences that will stay with students long after the final bell rings.
Published on June 16, 2025
The verdict is in for the Pacific West District’s 2025 Mock Trial Competition, “Law and Order: The Student Edition
Published on June 9, 2025
This week, we will officially close out the 2024-25 school year – and what a year it has been! The students who walked into our classrooms last August will leave us this week with new knowledge, skills, experiences, and memories.
Published on June 3, 2025
As we come to the close of another school year, it’s a moment to reflect on all that we’ve accomplished and the growth we’ve witnessed. It’s been a year of learning, challenges, and celebration, and we couldn’t be prouder of our students, staff, and families for their hard work and dedication.
Published on May 27, 2025
DoDEA educator celebrates the unique experiences of military-connected students with “Military Kid Song”
Published on May 21, 2025
The Ryukyu Middle and Bechtel Library Information Center, which currently share a space, proudly hosted the second annual "The Fifth Awakens"
Published on May 19, 2025
Students at Scott Intermediate School delved into the world of work on Friday, May 9, engaging in hands-on career learning activities designed to spark curiosity and broaden their horizons.
Published on May 15, 2025
Celebrating National Book Week, Osan Middle High School’s book club performed reader's theater at Osan Elementary School.
Published on May 12, 2025
Lester Middle School proudly hosted its eleventh annual all-middle-school Writing Rally on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Published on May 8, 2025
The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) celebrated the creativity of military-connected students in its 13th annual art competition for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools worldwide.
Published on April 30, 2025
8th grade students embarked on a cross-curricular project that seamlessly blended English Language Arts (ELA) and U.S. History
Published on April 30, 2025
Pacific South Okinawa District host the FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition on April 23, 2025.
Published on April 29, 2025
The Pacific South District held its first Month of the Military Child Film Festival for middle and high school students enrolled in video communications courses.
Published on April 29, 2025
The HMS CTE Department launched an innovative Google Earth project that highlights the hometowns of nearly 120 families within the HMS community.
Published on April 28, 2025
BOUNCE — an acronym for Be optimistic, Observe your thoughts, Use your strengths, Never give up, Communicate effectively, Embrace you — is designed to teach resilience strategies to youth. Adapted from the Headquarters Air Force (HAF) resilience training program, the course is part of the Lakenheath MRT initiative and aims to help students adapt, recover and thrive in times of stress.
Published on April 25, 2025
The Pacific West District placed an intentional emphasis on Month of the Military Child by offering an experiential learning day for students in middle schools during their studies on World War II in United States History.
Jessica Tackaberry
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