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The best options for high quality education

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!

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transparent and accountable EDUCATION policy

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.

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Freedom to go to the school of your choice

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.

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Historic Victory: $50 Million Investment Triples MOScholars Program

June 30, 2025 marked a transformative day for Missouri families seeking educational choice. Governor Mike Kehoe signed the state budget, securing $50 million to expand the number of children served by the MOScholars K-12 scholarship program, which helps parents pay tuition at private schools as well as homeschooling expenses. A Game-Changing Expansion This historic funding […]

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Tale of Two Test Scores: NAEP & MAP

Missouri Test Scores: Why Two Tests Tell Different Stories Every two years, Missouri students take two major assessments to gauge academic progress: the state’s MAP test and the national NAEP test, known as “The Nation’s Report Card.” Both measure performance in reading and math—but in 2024, they paint very different pictures of post-pandemic learning loss. […]

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A Decade of Barriers: One Family’s Fight for a Better School—and Why Missouri Needs Open Enrollment

By CEAM’s Director of Outreach When Missouri’s school transfer law went into effect, families like Dawn’s finally saw a path to a better education. But what should have been a lifeline became a decade-long ordeal—and I witnessed every heartbreaking step. For more than twelve years at CEAM, I’ve worked with families determined to secure the […]

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