Equal Education Now!

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.

In a stunning and decisive vote the Missouri Senate handed a major victory to Missouri families this week. On Thursday, the Missouri Senate voted 20-13 to approve HB 349 which will create Missouri’s first ever Empowerment Scholarship Account program and give Missouri families access to funding to ensure their children get an education tailor made […]

Jacqueline Randle is happy with the school her children are attending in Riverview Gardens, but she is still considering moving to be able to access a new charter school in the Normandy school district. Randle, an educator who has taught in private and public district and charter schools, says the move would make sense because […]

This is part of our ongoing series of guest blogs from our highly-engaged advocates. In this blog, public school teacher Becki Uccello talks about why a private school is the right fit for her daughter and why we need to change education funding to focus on students and not systems. Keep an eye out for […]