Every Child Deserves a School that Fits

Finding the school that best fits your child’s needs is the most important part of ensuring they have a good educational future. In Missouri, your choice of school options depends largely on where you live. Check out our guide to what your options are and get tips on how to find the best school!

Whether your child attends a traditional district school, a charter school, or a private school, having good information on the schools' quality is vital to making sure your child is prepared for the future. Strong and transparent performance data is also key to ensuring the educational system is effective and efficient.

When families have educational options, they will be empowered to make a school choice that meets their student’s unique needs. A student’s right to an education should include all high-quality options that will meet their needs, including district, public charter, virtual, and private school options.

By Lisa Smith, CEAM Team There is something deeply powerful about a story. Not because it has all the answers, but because it carries truth, emotion, and lived experience in a way that cannot easily be forgotten. I have seen firsthand how one parent voice can create change. Over the years, legislators have shared that […]

Missouri has taken important steps in recent years to improve how children learn to read. State leaders passed new laws to strengthen reading instruction by requiring science of reading training, improving curriculum, and providing earlier support for struggling students. These changes are a strong step in the right direction, and they show a growing focus […]

On May 6th, 2026, the Missouri legislature passed a budget that includes $60 million for the MOScholars program, a $10 million increase over last year’s funding. The budget now heads to Governor Kehoe’s desk, and we could not be more proud of what this moment represents for Missouri families. This win did not happen overnight. […]