Scholarship for Surviving National Guard Children

The National Guard Educational Foundation (NGEF) created a college scholarship fund for the children of more than 650 National Guardsmen killed in the war on terrorism. The DRS Guardian Scholarship Fund, which will be administered by the NGEF and underwritten by DRS Technologies, Inc. of Parsippany, N.J., will provide up to $6,250 per year to selected students attending a four-year institution or a two-year program at a community college or technical school.

DoD Summer Reading Program for Your Munchkins

Defense Department (DoD) libraries will launch a summer reading program in the hopes of inspiring children -- and adults -- of all ages to read throughout the summer. Visitors to libraries on 270 military installations around the world are invited to join "A Midsummer Knight's Read," an activity-packed reading program with a medieval twist.

DoDEA Schools Seek Parent Input

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) wants people who use the schools to provide their ideas on how to modernize education for the military schools of the future including the design and furnishing of them. Parents and community members are invited to share ideas at the DoDEA website.

Free SAT/ACT Software for Military Munchkins

With the approach of Memorial Day, eKnowledge is reminding all that they are continuing to offer their free SAT/ACT prep software for servicemembers, veterans, and their families.

Military Brats Online - Social Networking for Military Munchkins

Did you know there is a social networking site just for military munchkins? The site is Military Brats Online. There's almost 5,000 members (at the time of this post) and is a great way to connect and relate with others just like your munchkins!

Education Services for Military Dependent Children w/ Autism

The Department of Defense (DoD) is working with Ohio State University (OSU) to review the access and availability of evidence-based educational practices for military dependents with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in the states of California, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. According to the DoD (2010), "Nationally, the number of children identified with ASD continues to increase. The number of children with ASD served by special education programs in public schools almost tripled between the 2001-02 and 2007-08 school years. The number of military dependents with ASD increased more than 35% between FY 2006 and FY 2008." They have published an Executive Summary about this review.

2011 MilBlog Conference Live Stream

The 2011 MilBlog Conference is quickly approaching! Tune in Saturday, April 30th for live coverage on another great blog, YouServed! They have posted the agenda below the chat and have said that select questions from chat will be asked during question and answer sessions as well. Why does the MilBlog Conference matter to Military Munchkin readers looking for tips, resources, and insight for their military munchkins?