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Schools Zone

The Schools Zone highlights the global network of schools that serve military-connected children, ensuring every child receives a quality education no matter where duty takes their family.

2024

International School of the Year

Ankara EHS - Europe

National School of the Year

Gunston Middle School - Arlington, Virgina

2025

National School of the Year

Swanson Middle School - Arlington, Virginia

1 / What Visitors Will Experience
  • Families engage directly with schools and educators, discovering programs tailored to the unique needs of military-connected students.

  • DoDEA and Purple Star School exhibits

  • International schools &  showcases

  • Student-led project displays

  • Parent-teacher engagement workshops

  • Education advocacy booths

2 / Why This Zone Matters for Exhibitors

Schools, networks, and advocacy groups connect with parents and students directly, showcasing their programs and commitment to military families.

3 / Part of the Bigger Mission

The Schools Zone reflects a promise: that every child, in every place, deserves stability and excellence in education.

The Military Child World Expo (MCWE 2026) is a mission-driven, nonprofit educational initiative dedicated to supporting the entire military-connected community, including active duty, National Guard, Reserve, veterans, retirees, Department of Defense/War, civilians, and their families.
 

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Contacts

2461 Eisenhower Avenue

Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Phone: 703-646-8410

Email: info@themilitarychildworldexpo.com

Open To The Public

Family Friendly Activities

Entry: Free Entry

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Psalm 127:3–4 (NIV) — Legacy & Generational Promise “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth.”

© 2026 by The Military Child World Expo Foundation

The Military Child World Expo is the flagship national convening of the Military Child World Expo Foundation (MCWEF), The National Association for Military-Connected Children. A 501 (C) (3) Organization.

EIN: 41-2670639

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