Blue Star Academy

02/02/2026

Snow days aren’t just a break from school ❄️. They’re a boost for mental health. Extra rest, unstructured play, family time, and the simple joy of slowing down help kids reset, reduce stress, and return more focused and resilient. Sometimes, the best lesson is a day to breathe. ☃️

11/18/2025

As the Veteran’s Day celebrations and ceremonies end, it is imperative that we remember that behind every mission stands a silent force — the families who serve without recognition, applause, or uniform. Every. Single. Day. 24/7:365
Supporting them isn’t optional; it’s essential. Their resilience strengthens our warfighters, our readiness, and our nation. Honor the ones who hold it all together when no one is watching.

09/30/2025

Military-connected students move often, face deployments, and adapt to constant change. 🎒✈️ Blue Star Academy’s mission is to ensure they get the support they need to thrive in school and beyond. 💙

08/09/2025

A new school year is here for some and fast approaching for others! If you are a military-connected family struggling with your child’s transition to a new school, let us know how we can help!

07/19/2025

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The challenges families experience in life can be a source of psychological stress, especially for children. It is often overlooked how children in military families experience high rates of mental health issues, trauma and other related problems.
Take these challenges into consideration as you are meeting with your leadership teams to plan for the coming school year.

“Military children’s futures are bright” argues Jessica Saum. In her essay, Saum asserts the issues military children and families face are ...

07/16/2025

Employment is an ongoing challenge for many military spouses, who face differing license or exam requirements between states for the same jobs; employers reluctant to hire military spouses; and lack of affordable child care at many bases.

Record rates of Active-duty military spouses want to leave the military, with a large number of them frustrated by the PCS process.

04/13/2025

From our military family to yours—wishing you a meaningful and joyous Passover.

02/18/2025

The quality and availability of should be one of the last things on the minds of active duty . and can focus more clearly on mission when they know their kids have their needs met!
“We know that at the core of most, if not all, quality-of-life issues that military families face is a lack of access to affordable quality child care.”
Air & Space Forces Association Air & Space Forces Magazine
Eglin Air Force Base Florida Department of Children and Families

AFA’s United Forces & Families (F2) Program granted $5,000 in funding support to OCCP’s HomeFront Helpers Pilot, which will directly address the unique child care challenges of military families stationed near Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field, Fla

01/29/2025

Behind every service member stands a family that serves too. Frequent moves, deployments, and long separations can take a toll on mental well-being. By offering understanding, resources, and a strong support system, we can help , children, and loved ones navigate these unique challenges. Let’s honor their sacrifice by prioritizing their . If you know a military family member, check in with them! If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to us!

08/30/2024

With a new school year beginning, this is a good time to remember that military children must overcome unique and significant challenges. These include enduring family separation while a parent is deployed for long periods of time and navigating new schools and trying to make new friends every few years.

This following letter from a 10-year-old makes clear how challenging life is for a military child.

The military lifestyle is nomadic by nature. Military families move on average once every two-to-three years. And, while we readily thank active military personnel for the many sacrifices they make, and we frequently remember to thank their spouses, too, we too often forget the children. With a new....

07/15/2024

For years, the ID/A community has demanded real help. Governor Josh Shapiro heard them loud and clear – and this budget finally stands up for Pennsylvanians with intellectual disabilities and the direct support professionals who care for them with major investments:
$354.8 million in federal
 and state funding to provide more resources for home and community-based service providers, a 7 percent rate increase.
This includes $280 million to help raise wages for the direct support professionals who care for Pennsylvanians and $74.8 million to begin the process of clearing the emergency wait list entirely – ensuring more Pennsylvanians receive the care they need and deserve.

Thank you Governor Shapiro for funding these traditionally sorely under-funded supports & services!!

More here:

https://www.pa.gov/en/governor/newsroom/2024-press-releases/governor-shapiro-signs-bipartisan-2024-25-budget--investing-in-e.html

12/01/2022

The U.S. Department of Education is asking local school systems to better meet the needs of military children with disabilities! We are doing this work every day and would love to hear how your is taking action to support dealing with unique challenges.

When service members move from base to base, they sometimes find it takes too long for their child's new school to begin providing special education services.