DoDEA loses second director in a year, leaving top job vacant – Federal News Network

DoDEA loses second director in a year, leaving top job vacant  Federal News Network

The turnover comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sought to refocus the typically independent school system on “patriotic values and classical learning." The turnover comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sought to refocus the typically independent school system on “patriotic values and classical learning."… The Pentagon agency in charge of educating the children of military members and civilian employees is moving forward without a director until further notice. The Department of Defense Education Activity’s top job became vacant Oct. 31, marking the second time the civilian agency has changed leaders in the past year. The Pentagon hasn’t named a replacement. DoD announced Paul Craft’s abrupt resignation Oct.

15, saying he would leave at the end of the month after less than a year on the job. The retired Ohio National Guard colonel served as the state superintendent of public instruction before coming to DODEA. Craft replaced Beth Schiavino-Narvaez, a Biden-era appointee who served as director for nearly two years, in March. The Pentagon hasn’t answered why either leader stepped down. Join WTOP Nov. 17 for the Critical Infrastructure and Digital Trust webinar where experts will examine how government and industry can work together to modernize the grid and ensure the nation’s most critical operations have dependable power. Register today! The DODEA director oversees the operations of 161 schools