Sept. 14, 2023 Air Force announces IDE/SDE in-residence attendance change Beginning in academic year 2025-2026, more top-rated Air Force officers will be vectored and designated to Air University in-residence Intermediate Developmental Education and Senior Developmental Education.
Nov. 22, 2021 Maxwell school opens application for 2022-2023 school year on Dec. 1 For next school year, Department of Defense Education Activity will no longer prioritize students who live in close proximity to the installation. This means greater flexibility for military families. Parents now can apply for the pilot program prior to their arrival at Maxwell-Gunter.
Nov. 2, 2021 A+ Toolkit Presented at Fall Corona Conference The A+ Toolkit, published in September of 2021, was designed to facilitate collaboration between military installations and their local school districts to increase access to high-quality public education for military-connected children.
Oct. 6, 2021 DoDEA Pilot Program enters second trial month at Maxwell Elementary/Middle School There are currently 360 students enrolled at MEMS, and more than 50 of those students have been enrolled under the Pilot Program, according to MEMS principal, Jamie Pittman.
June 3, 2021 Maxwell hosts first DoDEA pilot program, opens application for off-base children “This program expands public education options in the River Region,” said Lt. Gen. James Hecker, Air University commander and president. “We appreciate the great local community partners and DoDEA collaborations to increase public education options, and we’ll continue to work with them and the team
April 28, 2021 The Freedom to Serve - Military Children Rising to their Best at Maxwell Air Force Base & Gunter Annex As a mom of a military child, one of the most important factors in my relocation and retention decision is access to high-quality public schools for my son. Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex is one of those locations where my son can rise to his best, so I can rise to my best, free from
March 17, 2021 Alabama establishes program to recognize military-friendly K-12 schools Last month, Alabama was the 13th state to pass legislation establishing a Purple Star Schools Program and Committee. According to the resolution, the program will recognize public K-12 schools that are especially committed to the successful transition and support of military students and their