Press Releases

A major new survey released by the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) shows that military families and school professionals are struggling to keep the children of U.S. servicemembers on track when they change schools due to a parent’s national service.

Military Child Education Coalition Receives $700,000 From USAA To Assist Servicemembers, Veterans and their Families Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic HARKER HEIGHTS, TX - Today as part of a historic commitment by USAA’s Military Family Relief Initiative, Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) will receive $700,000 to assist military and families during these challenging economic times. The donation will allow the organization to further support military and veteran-connected students, their parents, their educators and other youth-serving professionals as they focus on helping students maximize their potential during the myriad and extraordinary difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) announced a change in its Board of Directors, with retired Navy Admiral Cecil D. Haney replacing retired Air Force General William M. Fraser III as Chair. Admiral Haney assumes his position on July 17, 2020.

The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is a 501(c)(3) global, nonprofit organization focused exclusively on the well-being and needs of America’s approximately four million military-connected children, specifically in the areas of academic opportunity and excellence, school transition support, and developmental needs. Our goal is to ensure that every military-connected child grows and thrives through good and challenging times in order to be college, workforce, and ultimately, life-ready. To learn more, visit MilitaryChild.org.

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize and appreciate military children for their service and sacrifice.