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Month of the Military Child pull-out poster inside! ® the official magazine of the Military Child Education Coalition® Issue 1 Issue Special Insert:A First Look Volume 11 Volume at One State's Data DeepeningMilitary-Connected Our Understanding Students: about The Military Child Education Coalition VISION STATEMENT: FOLLOWUSONLINE! To serve as a model of positive leadership and advocacy for ensuring inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children. MISSION STATEMENT: @MilitaryChild To ensure inclusive, quality educational opportunities for all military-connected children affected by mobility, family separation, and transition. GOALS: Facebook.com/MilitaryChild 1. Provide responsive and relevant support systems, resources, and products. 2. Expand the MCEC outreach through engagement, advocacy, and partnerships. YouTube.com/MilitaryChild 3. Execute a strategic communications plan. 4. Build a strong, sustainable, and financially sound organization. MilitaryChild.org/blog Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) is a GuideStar Gold Participant www.guidestar.org/profile/74-2889416 flickr.com/MilitaryChild The Independent Charities Seal of Excellence is awarded to the members of Independent Charities of America and Local Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document, and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness. These standards include those required by the U.S. Government for inclusion in the Combined Federal Campaign, probably the most exclusive fund drive in the world. Of the 1,000,000 charities operating in the United States today, it is estimated that fewer than 50,000, or 5 percent, meet or exceed these standards, and, of those, fewer than 2,000 have been awarded this Seal. ON THE Military Child Education Coalition®, MCEC®, and associated programs, institutes, trademarks and move design elements are owned and licensed by the Military Child Education Coalition. TM/© 2017 Cindy Simerly, Executive Editor Military Child Education Coalition. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of this magazine, in whole or Dr. Mary Keller, President/CEO/Managing Editor in part, is authorized with appropriate acknowledgment of the source. Karen Kirk, Art Director Jessica Thibodeau, Editor tableofcontents FEATURES WHAT ELSE IS INSIDE education innovation 4 The business of Computer Science 6 5 Continuing Education Units via Honest, Dedicated, MCEC Programs Confident: Eagle Scout An inside look into what it takes connected kids to earn the top ranking in the Boy Scouts of America. 8 A Study on Boy Scouting 17 Poetry Corner 18 More than a Song mcec resources 9 19 New! TEDEd Parent Learning Special Insert: Community Resources Deepening Our Understanding about 21 Parent to Parent Program News Military-Connected Students: A First Look policies and partnerships at One State's Data 22 Proud Partners Serving Military Families: NCTSN Denotes Science Advisory Board Member 24 Pride in Service: MSTC Spotlight Become an On the Move® Author aboutthecover: MCEC publishes articles addressing issues, Sonnett, Grade 11 trends, and policies supporting military and Salem High School veteran-connected children and youth. Virginia Beach, Virginia US Army Views expressed do not necessarily agree with positions taken by MCEC. Submit ideas to ON THE move [email protected]. Cindy Simerly, Executive Editor Dr. Mary Keller, President/CEO/Managing Editor Karen Kirk, Art Director Jessica Thibodeau, Editor www.MilitaryChild.org ON THE move® 1 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers General (Ret) William Fraser, Chairman Brigadier General (Ret) Robert "Bob" Gaylord, Treasurer << FROM THE CHAIRMAN Brigadier General (Ret) Earl Simms, Vice Chairman/ Secretary Bruni Bradley, Vice Chairman Barbara Day, Vice Chairman Richard "Rich" Lerner, PhD, Vice Chairman April is nationally recognized as the Month of Robert “Bob” Utley, Vice Chairman the Military Child. This awareness month was Members Renee Bostick established by former Secretary of Defense Cortez K. Dial, EdD Caspar Weinberger to underscore the The Honorable Chet Edwards Anne Haston important role that children play in the Armed Chief Master Sergeant (Ret) Denise Jelinski-Hall Forces community. Lieutenant General (Ret) Darrell Jones Kathy Killea Robert Muller, PhD We at MCEC are focused daily on making Mary Claire Murphy life a little better for our military children and providing them help to face their Command Sergeant Major (Ret) Mark Ripka unique challenges. Here are some statistics that you may not be aware of: there Ali Saadat Edward "Ed" Van Buren are approximately 1.3 million military children ranging in ages from newborn to 18 Joyce Ward years old, 1.3 million of them are school-aged, and military kids on average move Nancy Wilson 6-9 times in their K-12 education careers. All those school transitions present unique Members Emeriti Cathy Franks challenges which is why MCEC is focused on continuing to develop programs that General (Ret) Benjamin Griffin, Past Chairman support academic achievement to make our kids college and life ready. Statistics Dr. William "Bill" Harrison Lieutenant General (Ret) Don Jones also show that military kids are at least twice as likely as their civilian peers to enter Dr. James Mitchell military service. They understand and appreciate a life of service to their country. Kathleen O'Beirne Robert "Bob" Ray Mary Jo Reimer I hope that you enjoy this edition where we highlight some of our military children Sandy Schwartz and that you will take time during the Month of the Military Child to recognize and Patricia “Patty” Shinseki General (Ret) Thomas A. "Tom" Schwartz appreciate our military children. Lieutenant General (Ret) H.G. "Pete" Taylor Zoe Trautman Sincerely, MCEC STAFF Mary M. Keller, EdD President and Chief Executive Officer COL (Ret) John L. Ballantyne Senior Vice President/Chief Operating Officer Cindy Simerly William M Fraser III Vice President, Fund Development and Marketing General, USAF (Ret) Shellie M. Campos, PHR, SHRM-CP Chairman, Military Child Education Coalition Director, Human Resources Lee Ann Deal, CFRE Director, Annual Giving Annette Farmer, JD Staff Counsel and Director, Contracting Growing a Community of Support Jill Gaitens, EdD At MCEC, we strive to empower military and veteran-connected children and the Director, Hampton Roads Area community that surrounds them. Please join us as we work to ensure the children of Juan Garcia, CPA our service men and women have everything they need to reach their full potential. Comptroller Larry Kruse, MS HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS Membership & Member Benefits Coordinator Your tax-deductible donation to MCEC funds programs for students, parents and Daryl McLauchlin Chief Technology Officer professionals, providing vital peer and community support systems. MCEC will be honored Denise Montana to be the recipient of your charitable contribution designated in one of the following areas: Chief of Logistics and Retail • Student/Youth Initiatives Stacey Smith, PhD • Parent Initiatives Director, Grants Management and Program Evaluations • Educator/Professional Initiatives Jessica Thibodeau Director, Marketing & Communications Together, we will grow a community of support ...for the sake of the child. 2 ON THE move® Volume 11 Issue 1 FROM THE PRESIDENT >> MCEC OFFICE (254) 953-1923 • (254) 953-1925 (fax) 909 Mountain Lion Circle Month of the Military Child is a great time to Harker Heights, Texas 76548 reflect back on the Military Child Education [email protected] Coalition (MCEC) mission and why we do NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE the work we do. MCEC focuses on college Mrs. Charlene Austin and career readiness for all military and The Honorable Valerie Baldwin Mrs. Patricia “Tosh” Barron veteran-connected children, and as we The Honorable Carolyn H. Becraft know, transition, mobility, and separation can Mr. Douglas Belair present challenges for staying on track. We spoke with James, (page 4) a 22-year-old General (Ret) and Mrs. B.B. Bell (Katie) Ms. Dona Bushong software developer and military child, about how he balanced nine school moves with The Honorable John Carter and Mrs. Carter (Erika) his STEM career track. James sees the benefits of his mobile lifestyle sharing, “I’ve Mr. Ed Casey seen most of this massive country and been exposed to a vast array of cultures, walks General (Ret) and Mrs. George Casey (Sheila) General (Ret) and Mrs. Peter Chiarelli (Beth) of life, types of people, and life situations.” Students like James keep us dedicated to Lieutenant General (Ret) and Mrs. Kurt Cichowski (Laura) providing resources for our military-connected children. Mr. Mike Cohen Dr. Dan Domenech Our Military Student Transition Consultants (MSTCs) have grown to 21 professional Admiral (Ret) and Mrs. Walter Doran (Ginny) Mrs. Lea Ann Edwards navigators in place at the school level to advocate for our students and their families General (Ret) and Mrs. Larry R. Ellis (Jean) as they transition in and out of schools. Our MSTCs (page 24) have the opportunity Ms. Lucy Fitch to work with each campus to build support structures that help meet the students’ Lieutenant General (Ret) and Mrs. Phil Ford (Kris) General (Ret) Tommy R. Franks needs. “The faculty and staff are welcoming and are excited to learn how we can Vice Admiral (Ret) and Mrs. William French (Monika) all work together to build a safety net of social-emotional support for our military- Command