The federal government has assumed responsibility for educating children living on federal property since the 1800s by

paying those children’s school tuition. The advent of the Korean War led to a significant increase in military housing.

Military installations began building schools on federal properties in the southern states in the early 1950s.

There are several reasons why military children began attending schools on military installations rather than the local

public schools, also known as Local Education Activities (LEAs). One significant reason is related to desegregation.

Desegregation in the U.S. Military occurred prior to desegregation in public education. To support its own

desegregation policies and the type of community these policies fostered, the government established desegregated

schools for the children of military personnel.

In addition, state law prohibited the expenditure of tax revenues for the education of children living on federal

property. The military decided to build its own schools for the children of military personnel rather than paying for

these children to attend local public schools.

At present, all stateside U.S. Department of Defense Educational Activity (DoDEA) schools fall under the responsibility

of the Department of Defense Title 10 under the direction of the Secretary of Defense. The overseas schools (or, DoDDS)

fall under the responsibility of Title 20, Department of Education (DoDEA; School Boards for Department of Defense

Domestic Schools Training Materials, 2012).

Throughout the years, there have been many changes and shifts, as well as attempts to reintegrate children into LEAs.

From time to time, the cost of supporting the schools is brought into question. In addition, whenever a military

installation closes, its associated school, if any, closes too.

Not all military children attend schools on military installations. Many receive quality educations at their LEAs.

Regardless if a military child attends a school on a military installation or an LEA, it is important for helping

professionals to know the types of education available to military children, to know how to support the needs of these

students, and to know the laws that protect and support the social, emotional, and academic success of military

children.

conduct some additional research to deepen your understanding of the education of military children.

Submit a 3-page paper in which you:
?Explain the chain of command for Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools.
?Explain benefits and challenges for students attending DoDEA schools.
?Briefly describe the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children and why it is critical for

helping professionals supporting students transitioning to Local Education Activities (LEAs).
?Explain two aspects of military culture, in general, that can positively or negatively affect the social and academic

success of military students.

Be specific in your answers and provide examples. Cite the resources and any additional resources you use. Be sure to

follow APA guidelines in your research, writing, and citation