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.

A new proposal to help low-income families access schools of choice drew emotional testimony from parents in Jefferson city this week. St. Louis area parent Tammie Jones told the Senate Ways and Means Committee that passage of SB 581 was literally a matter of life and death. “This bill will be great for my sons,” […]

On January 29, students, parents and advocates from across Missouri will come together in the State Capitol’s Rotunda to share their stories of success and opportunities. They will be joined by Gov. Mike Parson and several state legislators during the rally in celebration of National School Choice Week. Gov. Parson will issue an official proclamation […]

Missouri’s education establishment is continuing to block student rights in an effort to preserve an outdated system of education. This time two families, whose children are excelling in a virtual education program, have been told they might have to return to a brick-and-mortar school that does not meet their children’s needs despite their legal rights. […]