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MCEC Podcast — 374 episodes
Community and Commitment, Minute for Minute
Protecting the Promise - Military Families and the Special Education Experience
Stranger No More - Orion Military Scholars
Stars, Stripes, and Sesame Street
Stability in Motion
The Value of Togetherness
BigFuture: College and Career Readiness
Purple Star Schools: The Gold Standard
Special Education Advocacy for Military Families
How Policy Can Impact Military Families
The Power of Positive Childhood Experiences
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Mental Health Education In Schools
High Quality Connections
Building Connections for Growth
#GotMySix
The Hidden Child
AI in Education
Talking with Children about Trauma
Understanding ADHD in Kids
Homeschooling as a Military Family
S2S: Students Supporting Students
Military Kids as Caregivers
Creating Connections Through Music
Spotlight on Military Child of the Year Recipients
A Military Child's Story: S2S Impact Beyond the Move
Spotlight on Military Child of the Year Recipients
Purple Star: A Commitment to Military Families
Artistic Expressions of the Military Experience
Future Ready: College and Career Readiness
Expressing Emotions Through Art
How Policy Can Impact Military Families
The Art of Being a Military Child
Moving During the School Year
DoDEA: Excellence in Education
Purple Star Schools: The Gold Standard
The Well-Being of Military Families: Examining the Research
Special Education Advocacy for Military Families
High Quality Connections
Culture, Community, and Connection
The Effects of Digital Media Use
Mental Health Care and Military Families
Caring for Our Educators
#LifeofaMilitaryKid – One Year Later
S2S: Helping Students Succeed
Serving America's Military Families
The Power of Positive Childhood Experiences
BigFuture: College and Career Readiness
Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth in Our Community
Resilient Youth
Why Data Matters in School Mental Health
Tailored Care and Support for Military-Connected Youth
MIC3: Real World Impact
The Blueprint for School Mental Health Support
Embracing Uniqueness
Preparing for Your PCS
School Liaisons: How We Can Help
An Open Talk about PTSD and Mental Health
A Journey Through Military Life and Leadership Lessons
Grown-Up: One Military Child’s Journey
Spotlight on Military Child of the Year Recipients
Navigating Change as a Military Child
Spotlight on Military Child of the Year Recipients
Breaking Barriers
Empowering Women through Sports
Building Stronger Communities
Call for the Arts: A Teen Artist’s Inspirational Journey
The Legacy and Impact of HBCUs
A Legacy of Service
See Me, See My Children
Hello, My Name is...Lucy (Revisited)
It’s about the “Military Family”
Understanding the Military Student Identifier & Impact Aid
New Horizons for MCEC in 2024
Highlighting Military Life through Art
De-Stress Your Holidays
What Purple Star Means to Parents
The Value of Togetherness
Strengthening Support for Guard and Reserve Families
The Gold Standard in Fighting Hunger
Feeding our Military and Veteran Families
Thriving, Not Just Surviving: Military Family Readiness
Social Skills Success
Support for Families with Special Needs
Finding Healing and Peace
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Love Lives On – Talking about Loss of a Loved One
Mental Health Education in Schools
Safe Is Strong
Hello, My Name is… Lucy
“All Teach, All Learn,” A New Way to Approach Training
Hello, My Name is… Jennifer
Hello, My Name is... Kendall
Hello, My Name is… Amanda
Supporting Military Kids for 25 Years
Moving to Texas and the Compact
Self-Care: Doing What Makes your Heart Smile
Goals in Special Education Placement
Math and Your Toddler
Focus on the “Whole Child” with MTSS
Partnering Prevention and Purple Star Schools
Enjoy the Journey
MIC3 – How the Compact Helps with Transitions
Financial Aid Advice for Military Families
Growing a Successful S2S Program: An Administrator’s Insights
Career and Technical Education: Something for Everyone
Fly, Fight and Win: Air Force ROTC
Duty, Honor and Country- West Point Admissions
I’ll Always Be an Army Brat
By Choosing Family I Chose Myself
You Will Always Have Family
I Don’t Want Your Pity, but I Do Need Your Understanding
Building a Mental Health Toolbox
Strengthen Relationships and Build Memories
Giving Military Kids the Gift of Confidence, Connection and Community
Reflect and Connect: Social Emotional Learning
What Mil-Kids Actually Need From Schools
How to Thrive and Connect Back to Purpose
Your Child’s IEP: Be Positive, Proactive and Prepared
Autism: Past, Present, Future
Self-Harm: How to Spot the Signs and What to Do
Asking for Help Reveals Strength
Harmful Behaviors are a Form of Communication
Adapting to Meet Military-Connected Students’ Needs
MTSS: Identify, Respond, Prevent and Intervene for a Positive School Environment
True Friends Are Never Apart
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Using a Student’s Anchor Points to Open Learning Spaces
Connecting to Your Roots Can Help You Find Home
You Can Do Hard Things!
eCYBERMISSION: Explore STEM in a Real-World Setting
The Power of Relationships for Young People
I’ve Lost a Friend to Suicide
Ambiguous Loss
Helping Parents Talk to their Mil-Kids about Suicide
The Real Life of a Hidden Helper
Where is Home for You?
It’s Not Your Student, It’s Their System
Autism: It’s an explanation not an excuse.
Helping Your Military-Connected Elementary Student Thrive
Student 2 Student: Learning From Each Other
Dancing Through Transistions
Navigating a Military Move with Special Education Needs
Powerful Poetry
Impactful Art
Long-Term Caregiving: When We Face the Future Together It Makes a Family Stronger
Understanding Third Culture Kids
MIC3: Successful Educational Transitions
Guiding How Our Children Process Race
Homeschooling in the Military
Strength Based Parenting
Coping with Tragedy
The Future of the SAT
Empowering Our Sons and Daughters … Thoughtful and practical advice to help keep the conversation about underage drinking going as your kids grow.
It’s Never Too Soon... Starting Important conversations with your Military and Veteran school-age children about underage alcohol use.
Taking A Gap Year- It’s not a year off!
Homeschooling is a Journey
Fact vs Myth: The Real Deal about the Military Interstate Compact
Purple Up: Meet Hannah!
Purple Up: Meet Hannah Rauhut!
Purple Up: Meet Alana a Third Culture Kid
Purple Up: Meet Jasmine, MOMC Guest Host
Time to Shine
Claiming a Seat at the Table- Part 2
Claiming a Seat at the Table- Part 1
Health of the Army Family Report: Guiding Action to Optimize the Health of the Army Family
Sneak Peek of Purple Up Series: Meet Rylie, Extraordinary Military Teen
Looking for the Best Fit
Trust and Teamwork
Sacrifice, Strength, Selflessness, and Love
Armed Services YMCA providing home front readiness for our military families.
Waking Up Your Teen: Dealing with Apathy in Your Kids
Recognizing and Supporting Our Hidden Helpers
Camp Corral is Rallying to Empower Military Kids and Families to Live Their Best Life Possible
Forging Ahead: MCEC 2022
Look Beyond the Christmas Card
Coasting to College Debt Free
STEM is the Future for Texas Students
We Have More Love to Give
In Honor of Native American Heritage Month: “Intentional Connections with Family and Tribal Members”
We are all connected to our military community and see the importance of supporting military students to find success academically.
Stable Educational Opportunities for Military Families
Are Your Teenagers’ Friends Real or Virtual?
Use the Power of Media to Support Your Parenting
One Summer Changed My Life
Opening Your Hearts and Your Home
Special Advocacy Scholarship Program
Compassion is much more important than Comprehension
Third Culture Kids
It’s ok to not be ok….. but suicide is never ok. There is help, healing, and hope for a brighter future!
Lead4Change: Leadership +Service= Measurable Change
Kids Rank
CSforALL JROTC Cadet Highlight
CSforALL
Extraordinary Military Kid Diego
Empowering Students through Storytelling
MCEC Podcast Special NTS 2021 Series: Behind the Scenes
Special NTS 2021 Series: Pre-Seminar Professional Learning Event and MCEC Professional Services
Special NTS 2021 Series: Student Achievement Highlight
Special NTS 2021 Series: Parent Support Highlight
Special NTS 2021 Series: Embracing the Future for #MilKids Kickoff
GAB-on!
DoD Impact Aid for Children with Severe Disabilities
Building Trusting Relationships with LGBTQ+ Students
Parenting, Supporting and Becoming an LGBTQ Ally
LGBTQ+ Youth Allies
The Wilson’s Family Adventure
SchoolQuest: College Selection/Moving
Braelyn Aubrey Foundation
Special Episode--Military Kids Take Over the MCEC Podcast: Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
Early College Programs
Camp Corral
Military Kids Take Over the MCEC Podcast: Discover Future Opportunities in STEM Careers
Military Kids Take Over the MCEC Podcast: Brianna – Leadership, Service and Purple Star Initiative
Military Kids Take Over the MCEC Podcast: All Children Are Unique
Military Kids Take Over the MCEC Podcast: Meet Your Host Tatihana
Extraordinary Military Kid Victoria
College Board: Your Questions Answered
Food Insecurity Military Family Advisory Network
Copeify
Honoring the Past, Securing the Future: Amanda Woodyard
Honoring the Past, Securing the Future: Neal Sanders
Honoring the Past, Securing the Future: Retired Admiral Cecil D. Haney
Navy EFMP Pilot Program Partners in Promise: Part 2
Special Education and Military Families Partners in Promise: Part 1
Parent Chat: Scholarships
MCEC Military Student Consultants—Global Support System
Improving Reading Outcomes--National Center on Improving Literacy
Past Student 2 Student® Linda shares her journey from S2S™ to Now
Past Student 2 Student® Sierra shares her journey from S2S™ to Now
Transforming the Lives of Queer Youth—Oasis Youth Center
Past Student 2 Student® Bailey shares her journey from S2S™ to Now
Veteran’s Day Special: Transitioning Out of the Military—Child of a Newly Retired Veteran
Bolster Family Readiness with United Through Reading
Post Traumatic Growth
Stressors and Coping Techniques for Remote Learners
Last Week to Participate: Blue Star Families 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey
Findings of MCEC Military Kids NOW 2020 Education Survey
The Jason Foundation: Help Prevent Youth Suicide
Past Student 2 Student® (S2S™) Deonte shares his journey from S2S to Now
Value of Service: Major General (Ret) Robert Ivany, Ph.D.
BLOOM: Empowering the Military Teen
Past Student 2 Student® (S2S™) Juilan shares his journey from S2S to now
Bonus Episode: Q & A Session with Dr. Cozza
Helping Kids Cope with the COVID 19 Pandemic
Sesame Street in Communities: Exploring Resources Offering Comfort
Kids and Sleep: Your Questions Answered
Ranger Reading Camp
Census 2020: It's not too late
Texas Purple Star Campus Designation
Extraordinary Military Kid Sharod
Orion Military Scholarships
The Future of the SAT
One Family’s Journey to Discovery about a TBI and PTSD
Resources to Build Resilience in Kids During Uncertain Times
Message of Hope for Parents Seeking the Right Residential Treatment Program for their Military Child
School Choice Options for Military Students
Take It One Day at a Time
COVID-19: One Teacher's Story
Extraordinary Kid Kendell
Parent Chat: Boarding School--Is that really an option?
Changing Lives Together: MCEC Military Student Transition Consultant™ Programs
Extraordinary Military Kid: Avalon
Changing Lives Together: MCEC Professional Development
Extraordinary Military Kid: Cooper
Changing Lives Together: MCEC Student Programs
Extraordinary Military Kid: Emilee
Changing Lives Together: MCEC Parent Programs
Extraordinary Military Kid: Sarah Kate
Parent Chat: Top Tips for Parents Temporarily Schooling at Home
Extraordinary Military Kid Jordan: COVID-19 Senior Year
Talking to Kids About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Extraordinary Kid Madeleine
Part 2: Guidance for New Homeschooling Families
Part 1: Homeschooling-One Parent's School Journey
What’s New at Military Child Education Coalition
MCEC Military Kids NOW Education Survey
IEP & 504 Plans defined-- Moving with a military child with Exceptional Needs
THRIVE Initiative Programs at Penn State University
The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State University
The Magic of the Family Meal
Extraordinary Kid Tatiana
Military Kids Connect
Military Mentors
Extraordinary Kid Ava
Reform on the Horizon
Impact
Hiring Our Heroes
Extraordinary Military Kid:Hudson
Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS)
Advocates for the 'Force Behind the Force'
Veteran's Day Special: Disabled Leadership
Bullying- Sesame Street Resources for Military Families
Military Spouse Mentor- Ellyn Dunford
Extraordinary Kid: Emma Grace-The Finish Line
Parent Chat- Paying for College
A Model for Welcoming Practices
A Call for Positive Change
Extraordinary Military Kid London and Dad Chevy
Social Convoys- Dr. Toni Antonucci
One in Five Minds
Count All Kids
De-Stress the College Process with College Board
Pre AP for All
Extraordinary Military Kid Evan- "Don't Limit Yourself"
Desire to Serve
Money Matters for College-Bound Kids
Ms. Kim Joiner and Jaren #KnowYourMil
Well-Being of Military Families
Promoting Healing after Disasters & Violence
Extraordinary Military Kid Carter - “His Legacy”
Independence Day Special: U.S. Congressman John R. Carter- Supporting the Children of the National Guard and Reserves
NTS Student to Student Highlights from 2018
DoDEA Programs
Leveraging Military Family Strengths
Exploring Convoys of Social Support with Dr. Rich Lerner and Dr. Stephen Cozza
Military Family Advisory Network
Memorial Day Special
Blue Star Families
Extraordinary Military Kids Emma and Hannah
NGR We Serve Too: Invisible Children
Extraordinary Military Kid Harper
NGR We Serve Too: Military One Source Resources for National Guard and Reserve Families
NGR We Serve Too: Extraordinary Military Kid Allison
NGR We Serve Too: Opportunity to Serve
A Village of Hope with Dr. Eric Flake and his daughter Kelsey
5 Actions for Exceptional Parents with Dr. Paul Ban
Extraordinary Military Kid Stefan
Better Together:Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Boys & Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year Kaila
Sesame Street for Military Families with Rosita
Lead from the Front
Grandparents Acting as a Parent
Talk to the Teacher- Gifted Children
PEEP Family Science
Learning Heroes
Moving with Exceptional Needs
Parent Chat About Advanced Courses
Helping Military Children Have Smooth Transitions into DoDEA
Department of Education's Military Affairs Team
Seasons of My Military Student: Transition Challenges & Practical Ideas for Military-Connected Children
Top Tips Military Families Need to Know for their College Bound Student: Part 2 "What are Colleges Looking for in a Student"
Top Tips Military Families Need to Know for their College Bound Student: Part 1 "Paying for College"
"Creating Strong Families" with Georgeann McRaven
Uplifting Stories of Military Life with Lynda MacFarland and Maggie Phillips
“No Substitute for Preparation” with Dr. Cortez Dial
Kids and Media with Dr. Yalda T. Uhls
Open Communication with Dr. Ginsburg
College Board
Bonus Episode: Call for the Arts with Susan, Hannah and Mary Elizabeth
Navigating the New Normal: Reintegration after Deployment with Dr. Leanne Knobloch
Growing Character: Lessons from West Point and the Army with Dr. Matthews and Dr. Callina
Family Dinners with Dr. Anne Fishel
Inspiring Young People to Get a Post-Secondary Education
Veteran's Day Special Episode with Rosemary Williams
Post 9/11 Forever G I Bill
7 C's of Resiliency with Dr. Ken Ginsburg
Significance of Literacy for Military Kids with United Through Reading and Renee Bostick
Bonus Episode: Middle School Math Chat
ZERO TO THREE Babies on the Homefront
Tutor.com for Eligible U.S. Military Families
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3)
Military Student Identifier
Impact Aid
School Choice with Dave Lapan
Introduction to the Military Child Education Coalition
Back to School with the Biden Foundation
Military Children Transitioning into the DoDEA School System
Facing Challenges Together: Raising Secure Children in an Uncertain World
Dr. Greg Leskin Resiliency
Military Children Using Transferred GI Bill Benefits
Dr. Eric Flake Autism- Military Kids Part 2
Dr. Eric Flake Autism- Military Kids Part 1
MCEC Chairman, GEN William Fraser, on Military Connected Children and the Month of the Military Child