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DoDEA Europe is Hiring
DoDEA Europe is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Ansbach Elementary School is part of the Ansbach Community Schools in the DoDEA Europe East District. Ansbach ES serves students in Sure Start to grade 5.
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Fifth Graders Strengthen Student Voice Through Socratic Seminar
In Ms. Rudolph’s fifth-grade classroom at Ansbach Elementary School, student discourse has taken center stage through the intentional use of Socratic Seminar, an instructional strategy aligned with College and Career Readiness Standards (CCRS) that emphasizes meaningful academic conversation, student engagement, and curriculum alignment.
2027 Teacher of the Year Nominations
Mr. Brent L. Cook, DoDEA's 2026 Teacher of the Year, encourages nominations for the 2027 DoDEA Teacher of the Year.
Ansbach Elementary Choir Brings American Swing to Rothenburg’s Historic Weihnachtsmarkt
The Ansbach Elementary School Choir continued a cherished holiday tradition Dec. 11 with a performance at the world-famous Rothenburg ob der Tauber Weihnachtsmarkt, marking the 13th consecutive year U.S. military-connected students have shared their music in the historic medieval town.
Ansbach Elementary Student Council Leads Schoolwide Efforts in Service and Giving
Ansbach Elementary School’s Student Council demonstrated strong leadership and community spirit this month through two successful fundraising initiatives that brought students together in support of others.
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From Around DoDEA
Music in Our Schools Month
DoDEA joins the National Association for Music Education and schools across the nation in celebrating Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) in March. The purpose of recognizing MIOSM in DoDEA is to highlight and advocate for music programs in our schools.
National Reading Month
DoDEA joins the National Education Association and schools across the nation in celebrating Read Across America on March 2nd and all year long to help motivate kids to read, bring the joys of reading to students of all ages, and make all children feel valued and welcome.
Educator of Promise
Nominations for the Educator of Promise Award will be accepted February 23 to March 20, 2026.
The Department Announces New Director of DoWEA
The Department is pleased to announce that Mr. Paul Craft will succeed Dr. Beth Schiavino-Narvaez as the Director of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), effective March 9, 2026.
Love Teaching Week
DoDEA teachers share why they love to teach in honor of #LoveTeaching Week Feb. 14-21 — a campaign that celebrates teaching, leading, and learning in a way that unites and invigorates educators and those they inspire all around the world.
DoDEA Career and Technical Education Month
DoDEA celebrates CTE Month every February as a reminder to students that Career and Technical Education programs are available to all those who want to pursue a college education; enlist in the military; or enter directly into the workforce.
39 DoWEA High Schools Recognized on 2025 AP Honor Roll
The College Board announced that 39 Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) high schools have been named to the Advanced Placement (AP) School Honor Roll.
National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week will be celebrated February 2-6, 2026, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.
| Grade | Regular Hours | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SureStart - 5 | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Â | (Monday - Friday) | (Monday - Friday) |
