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CFA is open to all military-connected children and offers an opportunity to express their creative side through poetry, photos, and hand-drawn, colored artwork. Learn More Registration Open 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. Register Now School Success Starts with SchoolQuest™ SchoolQuest™ is a free interactive tool that was specially designed to support highly mobile military families and students. Check Out SchoolQuest™ 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. View Report 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. Explore Events and Resources 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. Learn More Don't know where to start? Select an option below to start browsing by audience Parents Start here for information pertaining to Parents of military-connected children. Students Start here for information, resources, and programs for military-connected Students. Professionals Start here for information for Professionals in the lives of military-connected children. Programs / Training Virtual Learning Opportunities Program More Info Resources Purple Star School Program Transition Parents , Students , Professionals Moves , Deployment , Separation , Reintegration , Every Student Succeeds Act (MSI) , Interstate Compact , Parenting , Back To School Link Learn More About Purple Star Schools Press Releases MCEC NAMES FINALISTS FOR MILITARY-CONNECTED STUDENT TEAMS OF THE YEAR Posted: June 2, 2021 HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The Military Child Education Coalition® announced today the finalists for the organization’s annual Student 2 Student® Team of the Year competition. Read More THOMAS FRIEDMAN, PULITZER PRIZE WINNER, BEST-SELLING AUTHOR TO HEADLINE MCEC® NATIONAL TRAINING SEMINAR Posted: May 19, 2021 HARKER HEIGHTS, Texas — The Military Child Education Coalition® announced today that Thomas Friedman, a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and foreign affairs columnist for The New York Times, will be a featured speaker at the nonprofit’s National Training Seminar July 19-21. Read More View All Latest Updates @MilitaryChild · Jun 2 . @burkburnettisd @District49 @AikenPublicSch @FSHISD @NEISD @MooreSchools @copperascoveisd @KnobSchools #congratulations on being selected as #MCEC Student 2 Student Team Finalists. Fantastic work by everyone! t.co/eGEhuSRiQ5 t.co/siD851pJon 1/1 Gallery 1/1 Donate Join Volunteer Shop Have a Question?! Send your questions and comments to a MSC. Connect with a MSC Now! 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