Military Child Education, National Charter Schools Conference

This presentation provides context and background about the education of students from military families and the role of charter schools. Dr. Jean Silvernail, Director, Education Division, U.S. Pacific Command, presented the information at the 2011 National Charter Schools Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of a panel about charter schools on military bases. The presentation covers isues related to the high mobility of military families and the demand for charter schools and the challenges they face.