Military Child Education Coalition

Military Child Education Coalition® is raising funds to sponsor Purple Star classrooms in San Antonio, supporting teachers who serve military-connected students every single day. There are more than 160 Purple Star classrooms in our community, and your donation helps ensure they have the resources they need.

Every amount makes a difference. Donations are open through August 14.
Scan the QR code or visit https://heyor.ca/4OQiat to make an impact in the lives of military-connected kids!

August 7 is National Purple Heart Day.

Today we pause to honor the men and women who have been wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The Purple Heart represents courage, dedication, and a commitment to something greater than oneself. It is a reminder of the very real cost of freedom.

To the service members, veterans, and military families in the Military Child Education Coalition® community who carry this legacy, we see you. We honor you. And we remain committed to the children and families who give so much in service to this nation.

Relocation changes the scenery. It does not change a teenager's need for connection, stability, and support.

On August 18 at noon EST, Military Child Education Coalition® is hosting a free webinar on supporting military teens' mental health through relocations, featuring a subject matter expert who has dedicated her time to this conversation.

This topic is one of the most important we cover. If you work with military-connected teens, support them as a parent, or simply want to better understand what they carry through every move, this webinar is for you.

Free to attend. Register at eventbrite.com/e/mcec-webinar-supporting-military-teens-mental-health-through-relocations-tickets-1993620947922

Happy 236th Birthday to the United States Coast Guard.

Since 1790, the men and women of the Coast Guard have answered the call to serve by protecting our coastlines, our communities, and our country.

To the Coast Guard service members and families in the Military Child Education Coalition® community, thank you for your dedication and your sacrifice. We are honored to serve you and your children.

Applications are still open for MCEC's Caregiving Youth Student Leadership Program, a fully funded 5-day leadership experience at the University of Texas at San Antonio this October.

Caregiving youth, also known as Hidden Helpers, are high school students who are actively involved in supporting a wounded, ill, or injured veteran in their home. This program was built specifically for them. Students will engage in leadership activities, team building, guest speaker sessions, and lessons designed to prepare them for life after high school, all at no cost to their family.
MCEC covers round-trip flights, hotel, meals, and activities for the full 5 days.

October 2-6, 2026 | University of Texas at San Antonio
Application Deadline: August 27, 2026

Student/Parent Application and Adult Recommendation links are in the flyer below. Questions? Contact [email protected]

Learn more at MilitaryChild.org

Deployment, relocation, and family separation are part of military life. For children, these experiences can carry a weight that is not always easy to see or name.

Military Child Education Coalition® has a free resource to help: Supporting Military Kids Through Trauma, Deployment, and Change. Designed for parents, educators, and counselors, this resource offers practical guidance for recognizing and responding to the emotional impact of military life on children.

Access it for free at the link below and share it with anyone who supports military-connected kids. https://heyor.ca/f2VAVW

Support this mission at https://heyor.ca/ZpVQiL.

Still feeling so grateful for the people and moments that made this year’s Global Training Summit event so special!

Review this year's highlights at https://militarychild.org/event/gts/2026-event-2/

The children of those who serve experience military life in deeply personal ways: goodbyes, reunions, new schools, changing routines, and the uncertainty that comes with each transition.

MCEC’s free Community Membership is one way to stand with these children and help strengthen the community working to support them.

Membership is open to anyone who believes military-connected children deserve access to programs, resources, and connection that help them learn, lead, and belong.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vQTGwA