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DoWEA 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 DoWEA Europe East District. Ansbach ES serves students in Sure Start to grade 5.
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Students learn how time can make mountains…and caves
ANSBACH, Germany -- Fifth grade students experienced hands-on learning during a field trip to Devil’s Cave (Teufelshöhle) in Pottenstein, Bavaria, one of Germany’s largest and most famous dripstone caves. Sponsored by 5th grade teacher Anna Rudo...
Ansbach elementary students celebrate Earth Day at Soldier Lake
ANSBACH, Germany – Third through fifth grade students from Ansbach Elementary School took learning beyond the classroom with a special Earth Day field trip to Soldier Lake on USAG Ansbach. Under clear blue skies and beautiful sunshine, students spe...
Fifth Graders Explore History, Innovation, and Culture at Faber Castell
ANSBACH, Germany – For the second year in a row, Ansbach Elementary School’s fifth‑grade students participated in a meaningful educational field trip organized by 5th grade teacher Anna Rudolph to the Faber‑Castell factory in nearby Stein, Ge...
Ansbach Elementary Celebrates Military Connected Students at Annual MOMC Dance
ANSBACH, Germany – Ansbach Elementary School celebrated the Month of the Military Child (MOMC) on April 18, 2026, with its annual dance, bringing together kindergarten through fifth‑grade students and their families for an evening of fun, creativ...
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DoWEA Shares Ambitious New Teacher Hiring Initiative
Tiffany Hoben, chief academic officer of the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), announced an ambitious new teacher hiring initiative.
DoWEA seeks educators and aides to support military-connected students
The Department of War Education Activity has fewer than 100 openings remaining for teachers and fewer than 150 openings remaining for aides in classrooms across the U.S. and around the globe for next school year.
DoWEA recognizes 2026 Presidential AI Challenge state champions
Student and educator teams at nine Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) schools have been selected as state champions in the 2026 Presidential AI Challenge.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
Military Spouse Appreciation Month
Military Spouse Appreciation Month (MSAM) is observed annually in May to recognize the contributions, resilience, and sacrifices of military spouses and families.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
DoWEA celebrates National Speech-Language-Hearing Month in May. The purpose of recognizing SLHM in DoWEA is to highlight the professionals who support individuals with speech, language, and hearing disorders.
DoWEA Europe Announces 2027 District Teachers of the Year
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Europe Region is pleased to announce its 2027 District Teachers of the Year.
Meet the new Director of DoWEA
DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares his gratitude for the opportunity to lead the organization and highlights the vital mission of serving more than 66,000 military‑connected students and their families.
| Grade | Regular Hours | Summer Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SureStart - 5 | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| (Monday - Friday) | (Monday - Friday) |
