The Story Begins ...

Consider how different 1996 was compared to today: So many dramatic events and technology developments had not yet occurred. Think back to a time before the iPhone, social media, broadband internet, or 9/11. Email was just beginning to gain traction.

When MCEC was founded, military-connected students faced differences in educational systems, curricula, and opportunities. Parents and educators across the U.S. and overseas could see the strain caused by students’ frequent moves.

Growing recognition of these concerns led two far-flung school districts –one in Texas, the other in Connecticut – to start the discussions that led to the Coalition we know today.

Let us tell you OUR story – visit www.MilitaryChild.org/history to see an online version of the MCEC-at-25 exhibit.