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Current and former Dodea teachers, would you mind sharing your average class size? I have a couple young ones that would be going along for the ride if I were to be so lucky, and I'd like to know how class sizes compare to here in the states. Also, how diverse are your classes? And if you have kids in the system, what are the pros and cons? Thanks in advance!
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Leo Thanks Haha! Very helpful. Class sizes are definitely larger in our district, and it is hard to think of putting our soonish-to-be kindergarteners in a class of 30-35 kids. Not fun for the teachers, either. Everyone on this chatboard and elsewhere on the web who has been a student in Dodea seems to have very fond memories of their time in Dodea. Th...See More
Apr 12, 2018
Leo Thanks, LolaTeach!
Apr 12, 2018
Buzz Leonard, You are right. I loved, loved, loved going to high school in Germany. When our sports teams played an away game, we actually went to different countries. When I was in M.U.N--we assembled at the Hague. The opportunities were amazing. The best part as a kid was the cultural experience. I think DoDDS kids grow up with a different perspective...See More
Apr 13, 2018
Leo Thanks, T.Rob. We are both plugging away and hoping one of us will get hired in the next couple of years. I know the experience would be fantastic for the kids. They are young, but not babies, so the right time for us. Best of luck to you too!
Apr 13, 2018
HelpOthers As for the diversity question, DoDEA schools tend to be more diverse than other schools. Think of military families. :)
Apr 13, 2018


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