Programs + Initiatives for familiesWhere military families everywhere come together.
Our programs for families have all the tools and information for students to thrive and for parents to understand their needs—so your family can grow together no matter where you are.
Tell Me A Story is a family literacy event geared toward children ages 4-12. TMAS provides opportunities to open up discussion on difficult topics such as deployment, separation, and moving.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are critical skills for youth. HotWheels® Speedometry® encourages inquiry and real-world, problem-based learning through hands-on activities.
Together We Code is a series of workshops designed to encourage military families to learn introductory coding concepts, increase awareness of resources for learning at home, and to understand the importance of computational thinking. Parents and…
MCEC is the nation’s most complete resource for states seeking to start a Purple Star School program. We stand ready to offer guidance and serve in a consultative role every step of the way.
MCEC provides support to military-connected students through peer-to-peer mentoring programs, the Frances Hesselbein Student leadership Program, student-focused webinars, and our Student Advisory Council.
Artists in grades K-12, share your interpretations, through art, of what it means to you to be a military-connected child. MCEC Call for the Arts is now open!
Established in 2004, Student 2 Student (S2S) is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment for all, support educational opportunities, build connections through…
Outstanding students from MCEC Student 2 Student Program learn leadership skills to take back and teach their fellow S2S members to improve and sustain their local S2S program.
The Caregiving Youth Student Leadership Program was established to help youth in caregiving roles identify resources as well as increase leadership knowledge and skills to help prepare for life after high school. Hidden Helper high…
