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Apply for the 2026 NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence
Each year, the NEA Foundation and NEA recognize outstanding educators through the NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence. The 2026 Awards will be given in February 2026 in Washington, D.C. If you would like to apply to be a 2026 awardee, submit an application to the Federal Education Association by March 14, 2025. https://www.neafoundation.org/projects-initiatives/awards-for-teaching-excellence/ FEA,… Read More
FEA Member Profile: Mary Basu
Mary Basu Crossroads Elementary School What school do you work in and what is your position? I am First Grade teacher at Crossroads Elementary. What does being an FEA member mean to you? Being an FEA member means safety to me. I feel my rights as a teacher are protected and know if issues arise… Read More
FEA President’s Report – August 5th, 2024
IMPORTANT: Do not view this information while you are on government time, government property or while using government equipment. Do not forward this information to any DoDEA or other government email account or to anyone who is likely to view it while on government time or using government equipment. Start of the 2024-2025 School Year… Read More
DiAnna Martinez, educator and advocate for protected groups
Martinez serves as an Advanced Academics Programs and Services Resource Teacher (AAPS-RT) at Vogelweh Elementary School in Kaiserslautern, Germany. She also serves as FRS at her school and Europe East 1 Division Human and Civil Rights Coordinator (HCRC). Before DoDEA and FEA, Martinez had already led a rich life filled with diverse experiences. She grew… Read More
FEA Europe Area Newsletters
The FEA Europe Area newsletters are written by FEA's Europe Area Director. FEA Europe Area April 3, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area March 20, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area March 13, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area March 6, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area Feb 21, 2024 Newsletter FEA Europe Area January 3, 2024 Newsletter FEA… Read More
Meet our Members: Curtis White, ESP at Brewster Middle School
With over twenty years in DoDEA schools, Curtis White is a dedicated Education Support Professional (ESP) who fights for both his students and fellow ESPs. Curtis remembers dreaming of being an educator when he was a child: “I often observed my teachers. I watched how my elementary school and middle school teachers guided us. I wanted… Read More
FEA’s Educator Onboarding Guides
FEA has created onboarding guides for new and early career Overseas and Stateside employees. We hope these resources help educators understand how the DoDEA system works, help maximize the benefits of employment while protecting educators and their pay, and allow employees to focus on the important work of educating the children of military-connected families. View… Read More
FEA Election Campaign Page
In accordance with FEA Election Campaign Procedures, candidates for FEA Board office have the option of submitting a one-page campaign flyer for posting on this page. Ballots for the election of FEA At-Large Officers will be mailed to all Active members of the Association on or before January 14, 2025. Completed ballots must be… Read More
THE PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS WAIVER: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The changes to PSLF will exist only until October 31, 2022. Make sure you are getting the student debt relief you deserve. The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) program was created in 2007 to forgive the federal student debt of public employees, including teachers, faculty, and education support professionals, who provide 10 years of service and… Read More
How DoDEA Student-Turned-Teacher Rachel Guilfoyle Understands and Inspires Military-Connected Students
Rachel Guilfoyle, a 5th grade teacher at Daegu Elementary School in South Korea, was recently named the 2022 DoDEA Teacher of the Year. Guilfoyle, who was a student in the DoDEA system herself, was recognized for her ability to create a welcoming and growth-focused learning environment, as well her work with the 2020 Daegu Elementary… Read more