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Every move. Every new school. Every time a military kid starts fresh, there's a story worth hearing and hands-on strategies to help! For educators, family members, and those who work with military families, in this podcast, we listen deeply, learn from experts, and celebrate the lives of military-connected children and young adults. We explore the academic, emotional, and social landscapes they navigate — connecting families and communities to resources, organizations, and schools that help every child show up college-, work-, and life-ready.
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May 7, 2020
May 7, 2020
17 min
Military parent Tina talks about how boarding school became a reality for her daughter. She answers questions about the selection process, finances and the benefits and drawbacks of having a child away from home during high school.
The search tool Tina mentions in this podcast is NICHE. You can find out more here: https://www.niche.com/
Thank you West Point Spouses Club for providing generous support for this podcast.
Apr 30, 2020
Apr 30, 2020
17 min
In partnership with local education agencies, MCEC Military Student Transition Consultant™ Programs support transition, academic and social/emotional needs of mobile students and families while also providing resources and support to school and community members.
Melissa talked about our MCEC Student Programs. Learn more at https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students
Tim reffered to MIC3 in his interview you can learn more about the Military Interstate Compact here: http://www.mic3.net/
MCEC Military Kids Now Survey
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Apr 28, 2020
Apr 28, 2020
24 min
Have you ever been curious about what it's like to attend a boarding school? Military kid Avalon, and her mom Tina, share their impressions of this unique learning environment.
Join us back next week to hear more from the interview with Tina who will share more experiences from a parent's perspective.
This podcast was sponsored by HEB.
Apr 23, 2020
Apr 23, 2020
16 min
MCEC® Professional Development provides training and education to enhance the current capabilities, competency, and effectiveness of professionals who serve and support military-connected children and youth.
https://www.militarychild.org/professional-development
Apr 21, 2020
Apr 21, 2020
17 min
Military kid, Cooper, has a passion for volunteering and giving back to the community. In this podcast, he talks about his experiences as both a missionary kid and a military kid.
This podcast was sponsored by HEB.
Apr 16, 2020
Apr 16, 2020
17 min
MCEC Student 2 Student™ provides support to military-connected and civilian students through student-led, peer-to-peer mentoring programs at the K-12 levels to help ease transitions and create a positive environment for any new student in a school setting.
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
10 min
Confronted with catching up in school, while transitioning to a new life in Germany, military kid Emilee recounts how living in a different culture shaped her worldview. She also shares how MCEC Student 2 Student™ inspired her to reach out to new students.
https://www.militarychild.org/audience/students
This podcast was sponsored by HEB.
Apr 9, 2020
Apr 9, 2020
24 min
The Parent to Parent™ program focuses on crucial stages of development from birth through young adulthood and empowers parents of military-connected children to advocate for their child on all fronts, educational and social/emotional.
Apr 7, 2020
Apr 7, 2020
18 min
Extraordinary Military Kid Sarah Kate and her Mom MCEC Parent to Parent™ Educator Emily talk about a medical diagnosis that significantly changed their lives.
Military Child Education Coalition Parent Programs https://www.militarychild.org/audience/parents
Improve Care Now https://www.improvecarenow.org/
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/
This podcast was made possible thanks to the generous support from HEB.
Mar 27, 2020
Mar 27, 2020
15 min
Military Child Education Coalition response to COVID-19
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. Taking what we’ve learned from over 20 years of helping military kids and their families successfully manage transition and mobility issues, we have culled supportive content and resources for parents, educators, and students. We hope you will use the content and resources here to inspire and renew a sense of hope and wellbeing in your life and the lives of those in your care.
https://www.militarychild.org/covid19
Sarah's Facebook video mentioned in this podcast: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.w.curry.9/videos/pcb.10157823389075490/10157823378600490/?type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARCZQP-pdfChqVBW0Auu_rc9gOy9Yp-x-IBhk6Hd0gicrWVV-VQAPMhnWTMxfQpTNYgGG3SZSvlorD0v