We were delighted to be able to sit down with Lucy a year after our first conversation. Listen as she discusses her recent PCS, how it feels to start all over again as the new kid, and how her love of music helps during those challenging times.This po

Student 2 Student is a peer-to-peer student-led program that brings military and civilian students together to welcome new students, create a positive environment for all, support educational opportunities, build connections through service, and ease tran

Listen as Scott Arcuri, Vice President of Field Operations at Operation Homefront discusses their mission to build strong, stable, and secure military families. They provide relief and recurring family support programs, including events like the Back-to-

Positive childhood experiences (PCEs) are foundational to a childs healthy development and well-being. Listen as Dr. Elizabeth Hisle-Gorman and Dr. Binny Chokshi discuss promoting PCEs and how the Healthy Outcomes From Positive Experiences (HOPE) model

BigFutures mission is to ensure every student has free resources to plan for life after high school. Listen as Greg Rafal, Director of BigFuture Program Implementation at College Board, shares how they are focused on supporting all students plan for the

"Every child deserves love, acceptance, and respect." In this powerful discussion, Keygan Miller from The Trevor Project shares the organizations mission to support and empower LGBTQ+ youth. The conversation highlights the importance of education, acce

Resilience is often described as our ability to bounce back as we are faced with challenges. Our military-connected youth live a highly mobile lifestyle and developing resiliency skills can assist in navigating the unique challenges of this life. List

Dr. Elizabeth Connors and Dr. Samantha Reaves discuss the impact that data has in developing a comprehensive school mental health support system. They address the importance of having system and individual level data to assess the quality of programs and

In our latest episode, we were honored to have Lisa Howard delve into the critical topic of mental health within the military community. Lisa open-heartedly shares her personal family experiences, emphasizing why having open conversations is vital to bre

The Military Interstate Childrens Compact Commission (MIC3) addresses key educational transition issues encountered by children of military families. But what does implementation of the Compact look like? Listen as Shelly Ramos, Senior Director of the