" (National Military Family Association, 2006) This report relates funding is provided through the U.S. Department of education Impact Aid Program that go to district who are educating military children to support the districts in educating large numbers of military children including their frequent movements and the need for counseling and other resources. (National Military Family Association, 200;, paraphrased) III. RECOMMENDATIONS of JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

John Hopkins University researchers state recommendations for schools who educate military children which include the following: (1) Know your students: Children of military families tend to be hard-working, focused, and goal-oriented; (2) Schools need to provide opportunities for them to excel; (3) Set up strategies to welcome new students; (4) Be flexible when students move in or out to assist them in fulfilling graduation requirements and becoming involved in school activities; (5) Engage parents: Military parents understand how their children respond to the challenges of military life; (6) Consulting parents increases student success by meeting students' needs and by building parent confidence and trust in the school; and (7) Be creative in finding ways to develop partnerships between the community, the school, and the military. (National Military Family Association, 2006)

SUMMARY & CONCLUSION

The challenges faced by military children are many in regards to their education since they are required to move regularly, are under stress due to military deployment of one of more parent, and because they are constantly changing locations and educational environments. The Department of Defense has made provision for schools who educate military children and these schools must focus...

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