On November 12, 2025, President Trump signed a continuing resolution funding the Department of War through January 30, 2026. DoDEA will resume normal, fully funded operations in support of its global education mission.

This is updated information guidance is intended for DoDEA employees regarding the FY26 lapse in appropriations. DoD civilian employees will not receive pay or allowances during the shutdown period. Currently, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019 provides that military personnel and other federal employees should receive retroactive backpay once a shutdown concludes.

The Department of Defense Education Activity accepted Principal of the Year (POY) nominations October 1-31, 2025.

DoDEA has launched its Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, a five-year strategic plan guiding our school system from 2025 through 2030.

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Europe West District has been honored with Cognia® Systems Accreditation and named a 2025 System of Distinction, a prestigious recognition celebrating excellence in education and continuous improvement.

DoDEA is actively involved in Suicide Prevention activities and has a variety of resources available to support students in crisis.

New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) officially signed to expand non-medical counseling services for military-connected students in DoDEA schools located on Navy installations overseas.

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is proud to announce the launch of Phase 3 of its Advanced Academic Program and Services (AAPS), expanding advanced academic support to middle school students across the system.This expansion refle...