Military Child Education Coalition

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You won’t want to miss the 2021 National Training Seminar: Embracing the Future for #Milkids. Join this free three-day virtual event for a unique opportunity to engage with senior military, government, education, and thought leaders. The first 500 registrants will receive a FREE #NTS2021 Purple Out Day t-shirt, thanks to the Defense Credit Union Council.
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School Success Starts with SchoolQuest™

SchoolQuest™ is a free interactive tool that was specially designed to support highly mobile military families and students.
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Military Kids Now Survey Summary Report

This report summarizes the initial analysis of the survey results, highlighting trends, challenges, and areas where support is most needed. The depth and richness of the survey results will doubtless lead to further analysis to gain an even better understanding of the needs and challenges of military-connected students, their parents, and the professionals who support them.
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Navigating Change | COVID-19 Supportive Events and Resources

We know this is an especially difficult time for our military families and children. Although resiliency and inner strength are qualities we admire in military families, during these uncertain times, MCEC is here with additional support.
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Purple Star School Program

MCEC is the national advocate for Purple Star Schools, a program that supports military-connected children as they relocate to new schools due to a parent’s change in duty station.
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Press Releases

DEPUTY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE TO SPEAK AT MCEC NATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR Posted: June 16, 2021

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The Military Child Education Coalition® announced today the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Dr. Kathleen Hicks, will join the organization as a featured speaker for the nonprofit’s National Training Seminar July 19-21.

MCEC, PAE AWARD TOP PRIZES TO MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENT PROGRAMS Posted: June 9, 2021

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The Military Child Education Coalition®, in partnership with PAE, today announced the winners of the nonprofit’s first Student 2 Student® project competition.

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Latest Updates

@MilitaryChild · Jun 17

New #webinar! Is your #student interested in nontraditional post-secondary educational opportunities? Join us on June 22 for "Community #College and Intro to Other Options!" Register here! t.co/VzSHnO9sHI t.co/7MF4wBa0lE