A Region school is being honored for its commitment to military families. East Chicago's Benjamin Harrison Elementary is one of 20 newly-designated Purple Star schools, according to the Indiana Department of Education.
To qualify, schools have to have a public military display and an annual military program. But they also have to have an assigned point of contact for military families and a dedicated web page containing resources. Schools with open positions also have to guarantee a job interview to military members and their immediate family members who meet the qualifications.