BLUEPRINT for Continuous Improvement
DoWEA's five-year Strategic Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to guide the organization through 2030.
DoWEA Speaks - America 250
Amplifying our student voices and promoting global connections among military-connected students.
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DoWEA Americas is looking to fill substitute teaching and educational aide positions across the region.
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Charles P. Murray Elementary School is part of the Fort Stewart Schools Community in the DoWEA Americas Southeast District. Charles P. Murray ES serves students in PK to grade 6.
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Welcome to Murray Elementary School 26-27
Welcome to a new and exciting school year at Murray Elementary! We are thrilled to begin this journey together as we continue to learn, grow, and succeed as one strong school community. This year, we embrace the powerful idea that knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. At Murray, we believe that when students gain knowledge, they gain confidence, independence, and the ability to make thoughtful choices that shape their future. Every lesson learned, every book read, and every problem solved brings our students one step closer to reaching their fullest potential.
Commemorating America250: A Message from Director Paul Craft
As the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States, DoWEA Director Paul Craft shares a message highlighting the enduring principles of freedom, liberty, equality, and self-governance that continue to shape the country. In this vide...
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DoWEA refines Blueprint for Continuous Improvement to strengthen student success
Director Paul Craft outlines DoWEA’s updated and refined Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, our strategic framework focused on supporting student success, strengthening family partnerships, and preparing students for an ever-changing future.
DoWEA Revises Blueprint for Continuous Improvement
The Department of War Education Activity released its 2026 Blueprint for Continuous Improvement, outlining the next phase of its multi-year roadmap to transform its operations, advance its mission, and support military-connected students worldwide.
Matthew Kirby Announced as Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement
The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) Director Paul Craft has named Matthew Kirby as the DoWEA Americas Regional Director for Student Achievement. He will be responsible for 50 schools serving military-connected students from prekindergarten through 12th grade in two districts located in seven states, Cuba, and Puerto Rico across three time zones. DoWEA Americas serves more than 20,000 students and nearly 4,000 employees.
Congratulations Class of 2026
DoWEA congratulates graduates and salutes their extraordinary accomplishments.
White House launches Summer Reading Challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Second Lady Usha Vance is inviting children across the country to take part in the White House’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge, a program that asks students entering kindergarten through eighth grade to read 12 books over the su...
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.
| School Hours | Regular Hours | Early Release Day Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PK - 5 Students | 8:15 am - 3:00 pm | 8:15 am - 2:15 pm |
Early Release 2nd Tuesday of each month 8:15-2:15
| Cafeteria Hours | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | 7:45 am | 8:15 am |
| Lunch | 11:15 am | 1:00 pm |
| Lunch (Early Release Day) | 11:15 am | 1:00 pm |
