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Friday afternoon, a group of military teens got together online to talk about their efforts to connect with new students and make them feel welcome even during the pandemic-imposed restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But this was no ordinary Zoom gathering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conversation came during a virtual teleconference with first lady Jill Biden<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The teens were providing their perspective to Biden on their experiences, and their participation in a volunteer program called Student 2 Student, a program offered by the Military Child Education Coalition at more than 500 elementary, middle and high schools worldwide. The program teams up military and civilian students in an effort to welcome new students, and ease their transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was tough from the beginning when the pandemic hit. We found ways to connect with new students,\u201d said Jacob, a sophomore at Widefield High School in Colorado Springs, and step-son of a retired soldier. But he\u2019s glad they\u2019re back in person at school. \u201cWe\u2019re trying to help new students, spending time with them, doing everything we can to make them feel comfortable. It\u2019s so hard to do that on a video conference,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s nice that you\u2019re so welcoming. I know students really appreciate your reaching out to them and trying to make connections,\u201d said Biden. \u201cOtherwise they\u2019re home, and by themselves. This pandemic is really, really tough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOne thing I love about the military community, there is no \u2018no.\u2019 You will find a way to do this. And Jacob, that\u2019s exactly what you\u2019re doing in your school, so thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was Biden\u2019s second appearance with the Military Child Education Coalition, following her keynote address to the nonprofit\u2019s Education Summit on Nov. 17, where she discussed her desire to strengthen support for military-connected children and families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On Jan. 14, Biden announced her intention to make military families a top priority, and she announced that Rory Brosius would be executive director of Joining Forces<\/a>, an effort that began during the Obama-Biden administration. Biden praised Brosius as a passionate advocate for military families who has worked with her for nearly 10 years. Brosius is the wife of a Marine Corps veteran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the Obama administration, Biden worked on a number of efforts to support military children<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students on the call described virtual meetings where they have various activities such as game nights and virtual dancing. Some schools have moved back to in-person classes, and the groups have been able to meet with masks and social distancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s nice to see each other and communicate in person,\u201d said Kaylie, a sophomore at North Augusta High School, South Carolina, whose mother is active duty Navy stationed at Fort Gordon, Georgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First Lady Jill Biden hears about the experiences of military teens, and their efforts to help welcome new students to their schools. (Military Child Education Coalition)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Asked what they\u2019d like the general public to know about military children, a common theme among the students was that they learn to be flexible, and they\u2019re selfless, stepping up in a variety of ways for their families, as their parent could be called away at any time. Kaylie said she\u2019s had to move quite a bit, leaving behind dear friends. \u201cI think it\u2019s incredibly hard, but it also makes us incredibly strong as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But military children can be vulnerable, and while they may try to be strong, it\u2019s sometimes difficult. Sometimes students may feel \u201cHey, I\u2019ve done this a couple of times, but I still don\u2019t want to put myself out there,\u201d perhaps fearful of rejection, said Connor, a senior at Burkburnett High School, Burkburnett, Texas. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m so happy about [Student 2 Student], because they help students to not feel like that. They help students feel accepted.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The students also want to make the general public aware that military children serve their country, too, along with their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYour president and I realize you serve, too. It\u2019s the families who serve alongside the military person. I don\u2019t want you to feel like we don\u2019t see you. We see you,\u201d Biden said. The Student 2 Student program is especially important during this pandemic, she said, when acts of kindness are so important, she said. But while she sees their resilience, their flexibility and strength, \u201cI also see your vulnerability. Don\u2019t underestimate how hard it is, how difficult it is,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Biden told the teens that hers is a military family. Her late son Beau served in the Delaware Army National Guard. Although his family didn\u2019t move, she saw what his children went through when he was deployed for a year, missing their father when he was away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease know President Biden, my husband Joe, sees you every single day and appreciates all the sacrifices that you all are making for this country.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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