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Reflections from students, parents, and professionals that highlight the impact of education, advocacy, and collaboration for all military-connected children.
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Their Stories. Our Mission.
Celebrating Military Appreciation Month
Military Appreciation Month is a special month for both those in and out of the military, hear their stories, as we honor the service and sacrifice of members of the military as well as the…
Their Stories. Our Mission.
Military Kids: Future History Makers
Read the stories of Military Kids: Future History Makers.
Their Stories. Our Mission.
Celebrating Black History Month
MCEC highlights members of our community and their impact and connection to the past & the future with respect to our mission and values.Browse all stories
Stories from Military Kids
Estefany | Grade 11 | US Army
When the nation calls persons to defend her, the families affected by one of their members answering the call face…
Stories from Military Kids
Jose | Grade 9 | US Army
We are a very diverse group of very normal kids. We tend to appreciate family time more than most because…
Stories from Military Kids
Madilyne | Grade 8 | US Marines
My inspiration behind my poem was how I felt before my first big move overseas and how I felt after…
Stories from Military Kids
Kyron | Grade 2 | US Marines
What inspired me to draw this picture was my dad. He was in the Marine Corps. When I grow up…
Stories from Military Kids
Mikayla | Grade 2 | US Air Force
I think I’m pretty lucky to be a military kid, sometimes it’s hard because we move around a lot but…
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the Past
Embrace Who You Are, and Share Those Blessings with Others
Part III of a three-part series highlighting the resiliency, commitment, and impact of African American Veterans and Families.
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the Past
Friendships and Family Enrich the Lives of the Ones We Touch and Make All the Difference
Part II of a three-part series highlighting the resiliency, commitment, and impact of African American Veterans and Families.
Celebrating Black History Month: Honoring the Past
How Positivity During the Civil Rights Movement Paved the Road for a Military Veteran and Academic Leader
Part I of a three-part series highlighting the resiliency, commitment, and impact of African American Veterans and Families.
Military Kids: Future History Makers
Colorado Springs Girl Scouts
For 14-year-old Kaitlin, the daughter of a U.S. Navy submariner, her biggest worry was how she could make it through…
Military Kids: Future History Makers
Military Life in Europe
The kids had already struggled with the move to Belgium from the U.S. We were a year into living in…
Military Kids: Future History Makers
Against the Odds
One day, Diego Mercado hopes to stand in a formation and recite the U.S. Army’s Special Forces Creed with his fellow…
Military Kids: Future History Makers