The MCEC Podcast is a series of relevant and interesting conversations with guests from all walks of life. These conversations address critical issues that impact military families and provide insight into current research and resources while creating connections through shared experiences and personal stories. New episodes twice each month. Check out over 300 episodes, for free.
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Purple Star: A Commitment to Military Families
Episode 347
The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the challenges military-connected children face during their school…
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Artistic Expressions of the Military Experience
Episode 346
In this podcast, you’ll hear my conversation with three of last year’s Call for the Arts Middle School Winners: Claire,…
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Future Ready: College and Career Readiness
Episode 345
Listen as Dr. Brooke Rice, Vice President of Curriculum and Work-Based Learning at NAF, discusses the changing landscape of college…
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Expressing Emotions Through Art
Episode 344
The MCEC Call for the Arts program invites military-connected children from all over the world, representing every branch of service,…
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How Policy Can Impact Military Families
Episode 343
Dr. Daniel Perkins and Dr. Jennifer Karre discuss the importance of policy in supporting military-connected students and families. Listen as…
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The Art of Being a Military Child
Episode 342
MCEC’s 2024 Call for the Arts received hundreds of entries from across the globe and every branch of service, with…
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Moving During the School Year
Episode 341
Military children will experience on average 6-9 school transitions during their K-12 education, and some of these transitions may happen…
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DoDEA: Excellence in Education
Episode 340
DoDEA’s mission is to “Educate, Engage, and Empower military-connected students to succeed in a dynamic world”. Listen as Kathleen Facon…
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Purple Star Schools: The Gold Standard
Episode 339
The Purple Star School program is designed to help schools respond to the educational and social-emotional challenges military-connected children face…