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Spotlight: Ed Roberts was a pioneering disability rights activist and advocate for independent living. He was quadriplegic due to polio but became the first student with significant disabilities to attend the University of California, Berkeley. He co-founded the Independent Living Movement, which aimed to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and have equal access to education and employment opportunities. https://bit.ly/455EJcF
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Landstuhl Elementary School's Lego Club launched today with lots of Lions loving it!
We're on the hunt for the best of the best! Each year, we crown one Principal of the Year who has made an impact on their school and community. Do you know a principal who fits the bill? Nominate them for the prestigious Principal of the Year program now! Head to https://bit.ly/3Qblo4A to submit your nomination.
DoDEA America's Mid-Atlantic District leadership joined forces to sharpen their skills, build some team spirit, and have fun! And, as if that wasn't enough, they also took time to celebrate !
Today a reader, tomorrow a leader. – Margaret Fuller
Iwakuni Intermediate School had a blast at the first Picnic with the Principals.
If you're a Federal employee or retiree, get ready to spread some joy with the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) - the official workplace-giving campaign. It's that time of year to rally around your favorite charities and give back. Whether you're all about supporting military families or finding a cure for diseases, the CFC has got you covered. Not only can you donate through payroll deductions, but you can also sign up to volunteer and become the face of change. Ready to ? Head over to GiveCFC.org.
Rota Elementary School mathematicians use a sweet treat to build arrays while practicing multiplication skills.
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The DoDEA family came together this week, rocking their brightest oranges, to stand tall on Unity Day and send out a powerful message against bullying. Let's spread kindness all day, every day!
This 1965 basketball team is ready to play ball!
Antilles Middle School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a jazz ensemble and the Bomba and Plena Folklore Group from the Performing Arts School of Municipio de Bayamon, featuring the Puerto Rican legendary Cepeda Family. ❤️
Let’s give a round of applause for the Spanish II students from DODEA Ramstein Middle School! They traded their textbooks for the stage and dazzled the crowd at the Ramstein BX Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. What fun! The students, staff, parents, and community came together to honor Hispanic heritage and ignite the stage with their enthusiastic performances.
Spotlight: Haben Girma is a contemporary advocate for disability rights and accessibility. She is the first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School. Girma works as a disability rights lawyer and public speaker, emphasizing the importance of inclusive technology and accessible education to level the playing field for people with disabilities. https://bit.ly/455EJcF
Shughart Elementary School had a few special guests that shared their culture and dances for National Hispanic Heritage Month!
Hip hip, hooray! It's time to roll out the red carpet for and give a well-deserved round of applause to our amazing school leaders. Head over to our Stories for more photos!
Join us in celebrating our amazing Principal, Mrs. Hadley, all week long!
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Let's give a big round of applause👏 to the rockstars who make our schools shine✨ - our principals! This week, let's show these hardworking individuals some serious appreciation🥰 and celebrate🥳 the incredible impact they make on our communities every single day.
Get some ideas to honor your principal here: https://bit.ly/491lMv8
Students in Mr. Campos' class at Humphreys High School are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by engaging in research-based activities and learning about Spanish speaking countries.
Hampton Primary School students and staff wore their Hampton spirit wear or school colors to show unity. https://bit.ly/3rOAUeu
Mr. Edgar Romero is the principal of Humphreys West Elementary School on Camp Humphreys, Korea. Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, his heritage and culture have always had a positive impact on him and those he surrounds.
"I bring my experiences and heritage to support all cultures within the military community. I am proud to be an example to all children and be a positive representative of my culture...DoDEA is made of so many cultures and backgrounds, and I am proud to represent mine and help lead our dynamic collection of educators." -Edgar Romero
Spotlight: Sonia Sotomayor, a Bronx native of Puerto Rican descent, made history as the first Hispanic American to join the U.S. Supreme Court. After working as an assistant district attorney and in private practice, Sotomayor was nominated to federal courts by Presidents Bush and Clinton. In 2009, President Obama selected her as his first Supreme Court nominee. https://bit.ly/3YXrwkM
At Gordon Elementary School, Ms. Castle's music classes are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by taking virtual trips using Google Earth to Latin America, Caribbean Islands, and Mexico! Students are also using boomwhackers to assist them in learning how to count rhythms, getting ready for our upcoming concerts, and beginning to read music.
On Oct. 4th, BMHS celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with rhythm and style. Take a look! https://bit.ly/3FdLwGU
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DODEA Spangdahlem Elementary School is set to soar to new heights as they break ground on their shiny, new 21st-century learning facility! To celebrate this momentous occasion, the entire community came together with some special guests from the Air Force's 52nd Fighter Wing, Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the host nation of Germany. As towering cranes loomed in the background, students serenaded the crowd with a song while jets roared overhead on this sunny October day. The future is looking bright for these Dragons!
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Wiesbaden High School Homecoming FOOTBALL game starts this Friday at 6PM local (Wiesbaden, Germany) time. Watch: https://bit.ly/48MjGz0
DoDEA has had many names over the years. To many of our graduates and former employees, we’ll always be DSS, DoDDS or DDESS or one of our many other names used in the past.
On this , tell us what you know us as?
Are you looking for a school leadership opportunity? We have several vacancies for principals and assistant principals at locations all over the world. Check out the list here: https://bit.ly/3Yc0QN1
E.A. White Elementary School kindergarten students learned about the artist Frida Kahlo in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. Students painted lying down, like Freda Kahlo did, due to an injury she experienced as a young adult.
Calling all science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) enthusiasts! Do you know a K-6 teacher who's out of this world? It's time to give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST).
Winners of this prestigious award get a certificate signed by the President and a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation. Plus, it's a fantastic chance for educators to make connections with fellow STEM superstars across the country.
Don't wait another second, nominate that brilliant K-6 STEM teacher today! Head over to https://bit.ly/3LYjgvM to make your nomination.
Spotlight: Judy Heumann is a prominent disability rights activist and advocate for inclusive education. She played a vital role in the development and passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. Heumann's work has focused on ensuring that people with disabilities have equal access to public spaces, transportation, and employment opportunities. https://bit.ly/455EJcF
DoDEA schools are crushing it!🌟💪
They've ranked amongst the top schools in the country according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, and to top it off, even the New York Times is taking notice.
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DODEA Spangdahlem Elementary School is set to soar to new heights as they break ground on their shiny, new 21st-century learning facility! To celebrate this momentous occasion, the entire community came together with some special guests from the Air Force's 52nd Fighter Wing, Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the host nation of Germany. As towering cranes loomed in the background, students serenaded the crowd with a song while jets roared overhead on this sunny October day. The future is looking bright for these Dragons! #DoDEAinAction Spangdahlem Air Base DODEA Spangdahlem Middle School DODEA Spangdahlem High School
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DoDEA is excited to offer SchooLinks, an innovative resource designed with students in mind, to help them become career, college, and life ready. #DoDEAinAction Learn more about #SchooLinks here: https://bit.ly/3OYw5rz
Each year, we observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Here's a look at two DoDEA employees who are proud of their Hispanic heritage. #iamdodea #DoDEAinAction #HispanicHeritageMonth
Teacher leaders from across DoDEA came together for the 2023 Teacher Leadership Summit. The teacher leaders had the opportunity to network, collaborate and work on action plans that will have a positive impact in our schools and community. #DoDEATLC #TeacherLeaders #DoDEAinAction
After more than 70 years in their old building, the Grizzlies of DODEA Grafenwoehr Elementary cut the ribbon to their new 21st-century learning facility! Students and Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, Director of Student Excellence for DoDEA Europe, share their thoughts on the stellar new educational workspaces. #DoDEAinAction #21stcenturylearning #21stcenturyschool DODEA Netzaberg Elementary School DODEA Netzaberg Middle School DODEA Vilseck High School DODEA Vilseck Elementary School U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria AFN Europe AFN Bavaria
Genevieve Chavez, an ELA teacher at DODEA Rota Middle High School, talks about her Hispanic roots and international experiences that planted her as an ambassador for student excellence and understanding. #HispanicHeritageMonth #DoDEAinAction
This National Preparedness Month, remember to build your emergency kit. Don’t forget to include: 🥫Non-perishable food and water that can last several days. 🔦Flashlights, radios & extra batteries. 🩹First aid kit. Visit http://ready.gov/kit #BeReady✅
Today, take a moment to pause and remember those we lost during the tragic events of September 11, 2001. #WeRemember and honor the victims, families and first responders forever impacted by that fateful day. Visit our website for resources and ideas on how to commemorate 9/11 at https://bit.ly/3Pgn9Nq 🎗️ #NeverForget #911Anniversary #September11 Show your support by adding a ❤️ in the comments.
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DoDEA Director Tom Brady reminds us to care for each other and offers strategies to help those who may be struggling in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month. Find more resources here: https://bit.ly/44z9BC3
Service members and their families are known for always being ready.....but a small reminder doesn't hurt. Let's try and keep all our family members and community members as prepared as possible! Visit https://bit.ly/3R1euAK #BeReady✅
This Labor Day, we are proud to honor the countless families, military partners, volunteers and employees who have helped to build and grow DoDEA communities around the world. Happy Labor Day, DoDEA! #LaborDay2023
DoDEA military-connected students started school this month, which brings waves of new educational experiences for our #DoDEAMilKids, teachers, and communities around the world! The administrative teams in Stuttgart, Germany thoughtfully approached this year with care for student success – no matter the student, no matter the location! #dodeainaction U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart DODEA Stuttgart Elementary School DODEA Stuttgart High School DODEA Patch Elementary School DODEA Patch Middle School DODEA Robinson Barracks Elementary School U.S. Army Europe and Africa AFN Stuttgart AFN Europe U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) U.S. European Command (EUCOM)
DoDEA Pacific Director for Student Excellence, Ms. Lois Rapp, welcomes new and returning families for the 2023-24 school year.
DoDEA Europe Director for Student Excellence, Dr. Michelle Howard-Brahaney, welcomes new and returning families for the 2023-24 school year.
DoDEA is excited to offer SchooLinks, an innovative resource designed with students in mind, to help them become career, college, and life ready. #DoDEAinAction Learn more about #SchooLinks here: https://www.dodea.edu/education/student-services/schoolinks
It's that time of year once again. Even our friendly felines have back-to-school in mind. #InternationalCatDay #DoDEAIsBack #BackToSchool
🌟Welcome back to school, DoDEA!🌟 We are so excited to greet new students and welcome back those returning to our classrooms over the next few weeks.🏫 Check out a special message from DoDEA Director Tom Brady as we kick off the 2023-2024 school year! 🎒 #DoDEA1stDay #BackToSchool
Before you start your back to school shopping, please take a moment to review DoDEA's new student dress code! Review the dress code here: https://www.dodea.edu/education/education-policy-and-operations/dodea-school-dress-code-effective-school
Before you start your back to school shopping, please take a moment to review DoDEA's new student dress code! Review the dress code here: https://www.dodea.edu/education/education-policy-and-operations/dodea-school-dress-code-effective-school?fbclid=IwAR34boltCxRXvBtAwK_KjG5XGIL9KMBMXmFiK8T9oK3B6AgPCXvwhJCL2D4
Throughout Japan and Korea, DoDEA Pacific students enrolled in the Host Nation Summer Program were engaged in hands-on cultural activities and learning opportunities! Watch the video below for a look at some of our Host Nation Summer Program activities in Okinawa. #DoDEAinAction
2022 DoDEA Teacher of the Year Rachel Guilfoyle recognizes teachers for their hard work and dedication for #AmericanEducationWeek. Share your messages of appreciation for the educators in your life in the comments.
Air Force Veteran, Carleen Beard, reflects on her journey from a small island, through the military, and now to her home at Alconbury Elementary School, where she finds herself privileged to pass her wisdom to a new generation. Happy Veterans Day to our service members, both past and present. We owe you our thanks, but more than that, we owe you our freedom. #VeteransDay
Military families exhibit exceptional sacrifice, resiliency and courage. In honor of Military Family Appreciation Month, join us in recognizing their unique sacrifices and celebrating their many successes. #MFAM2022 💜
November is Native American Heritage Month. Join us this month to celebrate the diverse cultures, histories and traditions of Indigenous Americans and honor the service of American Indian and Alaskan Native servicemembers, veterans and their families. Learn more about #NativeAmericanIndianHeritageMonth: https://bit.ly/3nJFeFT
Today, we start a monthlong celebration honoring our military families. Through deployments, frequent moves, and new cultural experiences, there is no doubt that military families face many challenges, but also many opportunities. Throughout the next few weeks, we will share several ways that YOU can show your appreciation and thanks of military members and their families. #MilFam #MilitaryFamilies #DoDEACelebrates Learn more about Military Family Appreciation Month: https://bit.ly/3Wiyzmv
Patch Elementary School celebrated their new school with a grand opening ceremony today! The festivities featured DoDEA distinguished visitors, Europe's Corps of Engineer leadership, Stuttgart city representatives, German construction partners, and, of course, enthusiastic students! #21stCenturyLearning #DoDEAinAction #21stCenturySchool
3...2...1...GO! DoDEA Pacific's inaugural varsity esports season is coming this winter! Many thanks to our partners USO Indo-Pacific for their support in making this opportunity possible for our students. Read more about this new program: https://bit.ly/3N4zu5O
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