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The Spouse Angle Podcast This week: Here’s What Could Be Changing About Military Kids’ Education
This week: What a White House Initiative Means for Military Kids First lady Jill Biden is tackling military kids’ education as part of the White House Joining Forces Initiative. In this episode, a military kid shares her experiences moving from school to school, and a military child education leader shares what families can expect from the program.
About the Guests: Becky Porter is the president and CEO of the Military Child Education Coalition. She is a retired Army colonel with more than 30 years of service as an active-duty soldier, member of the Washington National Guard and U.S. Army reservist. She is also a board-certified clinical health psychologist, a fellow of the American Psychological Association, and a member of the Order of Military Medical Merit. She holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and lives near Fort Hood, Texas, with her husband, who is also a retir
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Proposal would ease military transition to civilian life
State Sen. John C. Velis FILE PHOTO
Published: 4/23/2021 3:20:34 PM
State Sen. John C. Velis has filed a bill that would help moving military families transition easier into Massachusetts by cutting through some bureaucracy.
The legislation filed this session by the Westfield Democrat would speed up the state professional licensing process, allow children moving into the state to enroll in school before the move and let college students keep in-state tuition.
“In Massachusetts, we pride ourselves on doing more for our veterans than any other state, and that’s a reputation we rightly deserve,” said Velis, who represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District. “But I have long suspected where there is absolutely room for improvement here in the commonwealth as it relates to taking care of these service members’ families, and that’s really what I’m trying to get after with this bill.”
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