#CEAMCares: Help for families and schools

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.

Like organizations across the country, the Children’s Education Alliance of Missouri has had to be resourceful in how we protect our staff and advocates during the coronavirus pandemic while still working to improve education in Missouri. The necessary social distancing has stripped us of our most reliable tools, in-person events and meetings, but we have […]

The current pandemic has forced all of us to make major changes in the way we work, play, and learn. For schools, the necessity of social distancing has forced closures, moves to online learning, and a scramble to figure out how to serve those with special needs or those who depend on school for food […]

As social distancing is forcing kids throughout the country to stay home and avoid most of the activities that would normally keep them occupied when out of school, many parents are struggling to figure out how to fill all of the new free time. CEAM has been scouring the internet for the best ideas on […]