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Nile C. Kinnick High School is part of CFA Yokosuka Schools in the DoWEA Pacific East District. Kinnick HS serves students in grades 9-12.
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Grown up and giving back: Former DoWEA students now serving in DoWEA
For many military‑connected students, DoWEA schools are more than classrooms – they are places of stability between PCS moves, where lifelong relationships are formed across continents and cultures.
DoWEA Pacific wraps up soroban workshops across Japan
DoWEA students in grades 3-5 participated in this year’s soroban workshops, a Japanese cultural learning opportunity during which student participants learn what soroban is and how to calculate numbers using soroban tools.
DoWEA Announces State Winners for the Presidential AI Challenge
In April 2025, an executive order directed the establishment of the Presidential AI Challenge to expand artificial intelligence education for America’s youth. DoWEA is proud to recognize 2026 Presidential AI Challenge State Champion teams in nine DoWEA schools.
Far East FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Championship showcases student innovation across Pacific
Twelve schools from South Korea, Guam, mainland Japan, and Okinawa came together for one of the most anticipated STEM events of the year—the Far East FIRST Tech Challenge Robotics Championship.
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From Around DoWEA
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 Pacific South District earns Cognia Accreditation with Distinction
DoWEA Pacific South District has been awarded Accreditation with Distinction, the highest level of accreditation granted by Cognia, a globally recognized nonprofit organization that accredits schools and school systems.
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.
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.
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.
Decision Day
Celebrate Decision Day on May 1st – the day when DoWEA high-school seniors announce what they’ll be pursuing after graduation.
DoWEA Pacific announces 2027 District Teachers of the Year
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Pacific Region is pleased to announce its 2027 District Teachers of the Year.
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