Visit the SchoolQuest.org Library where we have several resources available on these very topics.  Take your time . . . at this library the “books” are always on the shelves and ready to help guide you through the options available, so you can make the best choice for your student/family. 

What exactly are these “Parent Nights” and why are they necessary?  If your son or daughter is making a change from elementary to middle school, or from middle school to high school this fall, these meetings can be immensely informative for you and your student.  Opportunities that may be included in the evening’s activities include:

• Officially launched on March 28^th, the Fred Rogers Center Early Learning Environment™ – “Ele” for short - is located at www.yourele.org.
• A simple, user-friendly online resource designed for early childhood educators, family child care providers and families.
• Allows users to find and share digital resources that support early learning and development in children from birth to age 5 . . . free of charge!                
• Encourages caregivers and families to treat media in an interactive way . . . as something to be shared with a child in a manner that encourages discussion and learning in a social way.

When thinking about the whole idea of searching for a college, are any of you as overwhelmed as we are?!  The very thought of working on this issue wears me (and my teenagers) out before I’ve/we’ve even gotten started!  Perhaps you are a student (or have a son or daughter) who knows exactly what you want to study in college.  Congratulations!  It would seem that your search will be easier as you can zero in on schools that specialize in your field of interest.  However, if your major is undecided, never fear . . . you are not alone and you can still begin your college search now.  In fact, the process of evaluating your college options may result in giving you a better idea of your interests and strengths!

What about those students who live beyond the reach of these fantastic programs?  . . . Students who live on Main Street America but are still affected by the deployment of Mom or Dad?  (Such as military-connected students whose service member isn't stationed at a large military installation or who are more remotely located due to service in the Guard or Reserves.)  How can programs created with this special student population in mind reach them?  Through a partnership with an organization whose reach is broad and deep in our education system . . . the National PTA!

What Is It?

The Bernard Curtis Brown II Memorial Space Camp Scholarship which was established in 2001 by the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC).  Recipients are provided an opportunity to have a week-long experience that brings together the worlds of science, service and learning.  While only one scholarship was awarded in its first year, the program has grown and 10 scholarships were given in 2011.  Thanks to generous donations over the years, a total of 117 scholarships have been awarded thus far!