education
Overcoming Educational Hurdles: A Path to Continuity for Military Families
If you have school-age children, you know that finding a good school is at the heart of any permanent change… Read More
Educational Resources and Discounts for Active Duty Military Spouses
As a military spouse, your educational aspirations are an important part of who you are. If you’re an active duty… Read More
The Lost Military Kids: Educated in Isolation
Military kids and their parents share their school experiences during the pandemic. Fourteen year old Josh wakes up slowly, blinking… Read More
From Seasoned Spouse to Seasoned Student
I vividly remember the first time I heard the phrase “seasoned spouse” in a military forum. And fighting the urge… Read More
A Dream Come True
Sponsored Yesenia Rivera’s husband was on active duty and would rotate stations every three years. She lived in Germany with… Read More
4 Practical Ways to Help Your Kids Ditch Academic Comparison
In a social media focused society, almost all of us struggle with comparison. Though comparison might be a little more… Read More
The Pursuit of Education as a Military Spouse
As proud military spouses, we are all too familiar with the term- sacrifice. Don't get me wrong, I love military… Read More
6 Scholarship Opportunities For Military Children
Scholarship season is coming, and possibilities for military children are also on the way. It is high time for parents… Read More
Union Institute & University Appreciates Our Military Families
Union Institute & University salutes our military families and details our approach to serving veterans and their families. Adult education… Read More
Starbucks Brews Up Great Military Spouse Careers
We have become very familiar with Starbucks over the years. Today, the well-liked coffee chain is a staple in our… Read More
Obama Announces New Limits On Standardized Testing
"In moderation, I believe smart, strategic tests can help us measure our kids’ progress in school. As a parent, I… Read More
6 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Going Back to School
It’s back-to-school season - but not just for kids. We all understand that change is a constant in military life.… Read More
What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up, Military Spouse?
If you're anything like me, you had some big plans and lofty goals as a teenager. Throughout college I was… Read More
HomeFront Rising – A Ground Breaking Seminar for Military Spouses
Photo Credit: Sarah Butcher HomeFront Rising promised to be a ground-breaking seminar introducing military spouses to a crash-course in politics… Read More
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Everyday
How do you feel better about yourself? We are imperfect. We make mistakes. We are human. But, that doesn't mean… Read More
How DO You Do It?
A conversation between two military spouses, a teacher and student By Kristen Obst, PhD In the past I have offered… Read More
Starting Your Education at a Community College
By: Alison Hansen For many students, the journey to a college education starts at a community college. Community colleges are… Read More
Taking the Plunge for Education
Coast Guard wife follows dream of becoming a nurse A myth used to exist around the military community; at first,… Read More