Purple Star Schools Support Military-Connected Students

Affiliation: Joint

Location: Nevada | Statewide

Partners: Nevada Department of Education; Nevada Military Interstate Compact Commission Council; participating public, charter, and private schools; military families

What They Did: Established a statewide Purple Star designation that recognizes schools meeting defined criteria for supporting military-connected students, including transition assistance, academic support, and support during deployments.

Key Results: Five additional schools earned the designation in 2022, bringing Nevada’s total at that time to 25 schools and two school districts.

Replication Takeaway: Create a state education department designation in partnership with the state MIC3 council, establish clear school requirements, recognize qualifying schools publicly, and maintain recurring application cycles.