News Articles/Press Releases
2008
MCEC Articles 2008[pdf]
November 10, 2008
Sesame Street Newsletter [pdf]
November 6, 2008
TriWest Launches "30 Ways in 30 Days" Support of Wounded Warriors, Families [pdf]
October 23, 2008
Mental Health of Military Children Studied [pdf]
October 21, 2008
Chamber of Commerce Works to Assist Military Families [pdf]
October 14, 2008
General Franks Joins NCPA Board [pdf]
October 1, 2008
Dr. Mike Matthews and Positive Military Psychology [pdf]
September 2, 2008
DoDEA Schools Begin 2008-2009 School Year [pdf]
August 4, 2008
Outstanding Service to Military Children Recognized at National Conference [pdf]
July 29, 2008
Defense Secretary Gates Praises Coalition for Service to Military Children [pdf]
July 22, 2008
Conference Identifies and Addresses Challenges Facing Military Children [pdf]
July 15, 2008
Warrensburg High School Mentoring Program Receives International Honor [pdf]
July 15, 2008
Vanden High School Mentoring Program Receives International Honor [pdf]
July 15, 2008
Daleville High School Mentoring Program Receives International Honor [pdf]
July 15, 2008
Harker Heights High School Mentoring Program Receives International Honor [pdf]
May 27, 2008
Military Child Education Coalition Awards Space Camp Scholarships [pdf]
May 6, 2008
International Nonprofit Recognized for Commitment to Military Children [pdf]
April 6, 2008
Military Child Education Coalition Receives 10,000 Children Books to Distribute to Military-Connected Families [pdf]
March 10, 2008
Nonprofit Celebrates ‘Month of the Military Child’ by Recognizing State’s Commitment to Military Families [pdf]
2007
November 6, 2007
Military Children’s Art on Display at the Killeen Civic and Convention Center [pdf]
October 18, 2007
El Paso Communities Launch New Initiative to Benefit Military Families [pdf]
July 11, 2007
Groundbreaking Report Calls for State-Funded Pre-K for All Military Children [pdf]
July 9, 2007
Children With Parents in the Military Are the Focus of Kansas City Conference [pdf]
April 27, 2007
California Educators Gather in San Diego to Improve Support for Military Children and Families [pdf]
April 23, 2007
Experts Discuss Military-Connected Children and Grief [pdf]
April 16, 2007
High School Students Participate in Inaugural Frances Hesselbein Student Leadership Program [pdf]
April 3, 2007
Military Child Education Coalition Salutes the Work of Talk, Listen, Connect: Helping Families During Military Deployment [pdf]
February 21, 2007
Military Child Education Coalition Aids Military Families Who Are ‘Living in the New Normal’ [pdf]
2006
December 11, 2006
North Carolina Educators Gather in Raleigh to Learn About ‘Suddenly Military’ Families
October 30, 2006
Massachusetts Rallies Around ‘Suddenly Military’ Families [pdf]
July 28, 2006
Web site set up to help military parents find schooling for kids
July 12, 2006
Military Child Education Coalition Launches SchoolQuest [pdf]
June 6, 2006
New Pre-Kindergarten Program for Military Children Passes Texas Legislature, Attracts Participants [pdf]
2005
October 5, 2005
SAT and ACT Preparation [pdf]
August 12, 2005
Space Camp trip mixes science, fun for Zama American Student [pdf]
June 30, 2005
Country Singer Mark Wills Sings for Servicemembers and families [pdf]
June 30, 2005
Conference Looks at Education for 'Military Brats' [pdf]
June 29, 2005
Education Group Seeks ways to help Guard, Reserve Children [pdf]
July 27, 2005
GIs' Kids Fly High at Space Camp [pdf]
July 26, 2005
Return to Earth Thank You From Jennifer Rensink, a Space Camp Winner 2005 [pdf]
July 8, 2005
General, Teenager Address Educators on Growing Up Overseas [pdf]
July 8, 2005
Virgin Islands Educator Supports families of Deployed Troops [pdf]
July 1, 2005
Education Group Seeks Ways to Help Guard, Reserve Children [pdf]
2004
April 1, 2004
Air Force High School Seniors May Get Break
2003
December 2, 2003
Sprint Donates $25,000 to MCEC
October 6, 2003
Teacher Praises Education Coalition's Initiatives in Helping Military Children American Forces Press Service
September 30, 2003
Killeen High School Receives New Counseling Technology Killeen Daily Herald
September 11, 2003
Educators, Top Brass Discuss Ways to Help Mobile Students, Parents American Forces Press Service
August 25, 2003
MILITARY MOVING SEASON: Choosing a School in Your New Community MilitaryLifeStyle.Com
August 12, 2003
Military Teachers, Counselors, Administrators, and Top Brass Meet in Mystic -- For the Kids MilitaryLifeStyle.Com
August 12, 2003
Military Child Education Coalition General Press Release
August 10, 2003
BACK TO SCHOOL: The School Liaison Officer -- Your Advocate MilitaryLifeStyle.Com
July 31, 2003
Staying the Course: A Commitment to Children The Navy News [pdf]
July 27, 2003
ADM Olsen - Local Relationship Between Military And Schools A "National Model" The Day [pdf]
July 26, 2003
Leaders Commit To Improving Education Experience For Children In Military Families The Day [pdf]
July 25, 2003
Gen Franks Adds Humor About His Career to Serious Speech About Global War on Terrorism American Forces Press Service [pdf]
July 25, 2003
Fleet Commanders Pledges More Navy Support For Coalition The Day [pdf]
July 24, 2003
Military Parents Share Strategies On Helping Kids Cope With Moves The Day [pdf]
July 24, 2003
Military Children Face Deployment Too Norwich Bullitin [pdf]
July 24, 2003
Making Life Easier For Military Children The Day [pdf]
July 23, 2003
This Coalition Is Willing To Put Kids First The Day [pdf]
July 20, 2003
General Franks To Address Coalition The Day [pdf]
June 23, 2003
Texas Governor signs Military Child friendly Legislation
March 31, 2003
Military children on the move get helping hand St. Petersburg Times
2002
September 4, 2002
Space Camp Scholarship Honors Young Sept. 11 Pentagon Attack Victim
September 3, 2002
Help On the Way for Parents of Military-Connected Children American Forces Press Service
August 5, 2002
Skelton: History Important to Students' Growth, Understanding American Forces Press Service
August 5, 2002
Military Children Deserve First-Rate, First-Class Education American Forces Press Service
August 5, 2002
General Says Military Must Ensure 'No Child is Left Behind' American Forces Press Service
August 2, 2002
Top General: When It Comes to Education, 'Good Enough' Isn't Good Enough American Forces Press Service
August 1, 2002
Institute Teaches Counselors Military Children's Hang Ups, Hang Outs American Forces Press Service
February 21, 2002
School System And Army To Partner In Program Savanah Morning News
February 11, 2002
DoDEA Distributes Powerful Tool to Assist Parents of Secondary School Students
MCEC in the News... [pdf]
March 1, 2002
Army, schools unite to help students - dcmilitary.com
January 1, 2002
All I Want for the New Year is... MCEC by Kathleen P. O'Beirne
2001
November 22, 2001
She's Married To The War St. Petersburg Times
November 20, 2001
DoDEA Scores Soar on National Science Exam [pdf]
October 9, 2001
Military kids looking sharper USA Today
October 9, 2001
Military kids are outscoring civilian schools
October 8, 2001
Long deployments stress military families USA Today
September 27, 2001
Military Child Education Coalition Organizes Help for Children During Military Call-Up
July 23, 2001
Schools agree to make transitions easier for Army youth
July 19, 2001
DoD Students Bag 400 Scholarships in First Commissary Search
July 5, 2001
SETS agreement aids mobile teens ArmyLINK News