Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA) Email Format
Primary and Secondary EducationVirginia, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a federally operated school system responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade education on behalf of the Department of War. It runs a network of 161 schools organized into nine districts, spanning 11 countries, seven states, and two territories across ten time zones. Based in Alexandria, Virginia, the organization serves the children of military personnel and other DoW-affiliated communities, providing K–12 education within the primary and secondary education landscape. Its workforce supports a global footprint of schools and programs across this expansive network. In 2026, leadership changes were announced, with Paul Craft named as Director of the Department of War Education Activity, effective March 9, 2026.