On this special Veterans Day episode of Kids First Radio, host Keven Cohen welcomes Superintendent Chris Neeley and Dr. Sara Jane Arnett from the Military Child Education Coalition, spotlighting the sacrifices and resilience of veterans, military families, and children in South Carolina.
The discussion explores Sara Jane's personal story, her role supporting hundreds of Purple Star Schools, and the ways military-connected students and families navigate frequent relocations and challenges, finding strength in strong community support networks and specialized resources. Chris and Sara Jane share experiences from their own family lives, emphasizing how public schools, empathy, and programs like those offered by MCEC make a tangible difference for military kids.
The episode covers the importance of asking for help, the realities of deployments, and the lasting impacts on kids growing up in military families, showing how compassion and educational support can build resilience for a lifetime.
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