Kimberly O'Brien

Kim is an Air Force veteran and military spouse of 21 years. She contributes articles to HigherEd Military and covers features and resources for Military.com.

Her background spans 15 years in higher education, leading faculty and teams in assessments, project management, and continuous improvement processes. She holds a M.Ed. in Learning and Technology and M.A. in Global History.

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The Guam Homeschooling Association touring the USS Emory S. Land on June 13, 2025. (Ethan Lambert/DVIDS)

School Choice and Homeschooling Plans for Military-Connected Families

Families are opting to homeschool or use private school choices, but there is no mandate for accountability. On January 29...

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