A military child knows the drill all too well. Pack up your things, say goodbye to your friends, and head off to your new adventure: A new school, a new teacher, and, many times, a bunch of new material to catch up on to be at the same level as your new classmates. Students moving across state lines have discovered how much standards can vary between states. Teachers moving from state to state have the problem of completely changing their curriculum on top of the hassles of transferring their certifications to the new state. Parents struggle during a move to advocate for their children and to ensure they have the opportunity to catch up on the standards required in their new state.
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