Military Child Education Coalition

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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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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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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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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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Press Releases

Military Child Education Coalition Launches New Online Global Support System for Students, Parents and School Professionals. Posted: November 19, 2020

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas -- The Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) announced today it has officially transitioned its online support platform to a more comprehensive resource called the Military Student Consultant (MSC) initiative.

9 School Districts Receive Top Honors for Outstanding Student-Led Leadership Initiatives, Support for Military-Connected Children Posted: November 18, 2020

HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas – The Military Child Education Coalition® (MCEC®) announced today the recipients of the 2020 Student 2 Student® Outstanding Team Awards during the second day of the Coalition’s virtual Education Summit.

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Latest Updates

@MilitaryChild · Nov 28

#MCEC is teaming up with @teainfo to provide a statewide #webinar for administrators, educators & families on 12/1 from 1:30pm-2:30pm CT. Register for "Exceptional Military-Connected Children: Unique Circumstances, Unique Needs" here! t.co/LmtsWo4WYO