Department of Defense Dependents Schools

Are Military Special Education Students Being Left Behind?

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The average military child changes schools three times more than their civilian counterparts, causing disruption to their education and emotional health. These challenges are exponentially more difficult for military families with children with special needs, who must navigate the ever-changing military lifestyle and a parent-enforced special education system. Since the nonprofit Partners in PROMISE began surveying military special education families in 2020, they have confirmed that military special education families are in crisis. And although there are federal and state laws protecting special education students, military families report that many schools are violating these laws.

Key Points: 
  • These challenges are exponentially more difficult for military families with children with special needs, who must navigate the ever-changing military lifestyle and a parent-enforced special education system.
  • Since the nonprofit Partners in PROMISE began surveying military special education families in 2020, they have confirmed that military special education families are in crisis.
  • President Biden requested $20 million to help ease transitions for military special education students in his 2024 Budget and the Department of Education putting out guidance to improve military special education experiences after receiving PIP's data.
  • Over 78% of survey respondents cited that their family (civilian spouse, military servicemember and special education student) experienced stress as a result of navigating the special education system.

Granite Awarded $126 Million Contract to Support the Relocation of United States Marines

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $126 million contract by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific for the construction of buildings and infrastructure which will support the relocation of U.S. Marines to Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz, Guam, USA.

Key Points: 
  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) has been awarded an approximately $126 million contract by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific for the construction of buildings and infrastructure which will support the relocation of U.S. Marines to Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz, Guam, USA.
  • The project will be funded by NAVFAC Pacific and be included in Granite’s 2023 first-quarter CAP.
  • Granite's work involves constructing three buildings, totaling more than 110,000 square feet, and site infrastructure related to the relocation of U.S. Marines to Guam from Okinawa, Japan.
  • “This strategic win is a result of Granite's Federal Division's more than a decade-long work in Guam, supporting initiatives to strengthen our home market and promoting our client-centric culture,” said Granite VP of Regional Operations, Curt Haldeman.

The University of Arizona Global Campus Announces Leadership Additions to Strengthen and Advance its Student-Centered Focus

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Monday, January 9, 2023

CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC or University) is proud to announce recent additions to its leadership team that support and sustain our commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. These seasoned higher education veterans will help build on and expand University enrollment and retention efforts.

Key Points: 
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC or University) is proud to announce recent additions to its leadership team that support and sustain our commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education.
  • These seasoned higher education veterans will help build on and expand University enrollment and retention efforts.
  • Christine Hardy, UAGC Senior Vice President of Enrollment, brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education to UAGC.
  • Most recently, she oversaw admissions operations at Southern New Hampshire University for both their campus and online programs.

Music, Magic and Enchanting Family Entertainment Highlight Armed Forces Entertainment's Home for the Holidays Tour for U.S. Military Members Serving Across the Globe

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is bringing music, magic and enchanting family entertainment to U.S. military members and their families serving overseas as part of their annual Home for the Holidays festivities.

Key Points: 
  • JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is bringing music, magic and enchanting family entertainment to U.S. military members and their families serving overseas as part of their annual Home for the Holidays festivities.
  • Home for the Holidays is an AFE tour to bring good cheer & appreciation to U.S. military members serving overseas.
  • They will be performing at U.S. military bases in the United Kingdom, Belgium and Germany November 30 December 10.
  • About Armed Forces Entertainment:Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) is the official agency of the Department of Defense providing quality entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, primarily at contingency operations and in remote and isolated locations.

Hunt Heroes Foundation Offering $50,000 in Scholarship Grants For Military Service Members and Their Dependents

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hunt Heroes Foundation, the non-profit organization founded by Hunt Military Communities (Hunt), is excited to announce it has recently started accepting applications for its fourth annual HHF scholarship grants.

Key Points: 
  • EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hunt Heroes Foundation, the non-profit organization founded by Hunt Military Communities (Hunt), is excited to announce it has recently started accepting applications for its fourth annual HHF scholarship grants.
  • Hunt Heroes Foundation Offering $50,000 in Scholarship Grants For Military Service Members and Their Dependents.
  • "We understand the challenges many families face when trying to afford a secondary education and are happy to be able to support military members and their families," stated Brian Stann, Hunt Military Communities President, and Chief Executive Officer.
  • With the support of our generous donors, Hunt Heroes Foundation will continue to provide resources and programs to our military, veterans, and their families."

American Public Education Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

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Monday, August 9, 2021

APEI expects third quarter 2021 consolidated revenue to decline between 4% and 7% compared to the prior year period.

Key Points: 
  • APEI expects third quarter 2021 consolidated revenue to decline between 4% and 7% compared to the prior year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $6.5 million and $8.5 million in the third quarter of 2021.
  • American Public Education expects the following results from its subsidiaries in the third quarter of 2021:
    At APUS, total net course registrations are expected to decline between 8% and 13% year-over-year to 78,500 to 83,000.
  • A live webcast of the APEI's second quarter 2021 earnings conference call will be held today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.