Purple Star Schools in the News
California bill that supports military-connected children passes
Arizona officially establishes Purple Star School program
First charter school to receive purple star designation in South Carolina
New Hampshire starts up statewide Purple Star program
Department of Defense names the Purple Star designation a new priority
Texas designates 106 campuses as Purple Star Schools
More states should focus on supporting the needs of military kids
Purple Star designation can help local communities retain bases
Two Schools named 2020 Purple Star Schools in Fairfax County. Va.
Several Ohio schools earn Purple Star award
More Ohio schools receive the Purple Star
Indiana’s inaugural class of 60 Purple Star Schools
South Carolina gives Purple Star designation to schools in 10 districts.
Scores of schools in North Carolina earn Purple Star recognition
Virginia’s big push to designate Purple Star Schools
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Military Student Identifier (MSI) FAQs
With the adoption of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), military‐connected students are now recognized as a distinct subgroup, including…
Military Student Identifier (MSI) and Impact Aid
Learn about the impact transitions have on military-connected students and how you can support environments for them to succeed.
2022 Purple Star School Report
Military-connected students have distinct educational experiences. They are three times more likely to move than their civilian peers, which means…
2022 Purple Star School Executive Summary
Military-connected students are no strangers to having to start over. From a young age, many endure frequent moves, new schools,…
Understanding Purple Star Schools
Learn the history behind the Purple Star Schools Designation Program with Pete LuPiba, the importance for military-connected families, and the…
Purple Star Schools Town Hall
Learn how to start a Purple Star School Designation Program in your state.
