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.

What Happened After Missouri Changed Charter School Funding? In 2022, Missouri lawmakers passed House Bill 1552, making the largest change to charter public school funding since the state’s charter law was adopted. Three years later, researchers Andrew Camp, Collin Hitt, and David Griffith examined whether the law accomplished what it was designed to do. Their […]

Samoy Mainda – Kansas City Outreach Associate As a parent, I’ve learned that what works for one child may not work for another. I have three children. They live in the same house, have the same parents, and share many of the same experiences. But when it comes to education, they each need something different. […]

Charter schools have been part of Missouri’s public education system for more than 25 years, but they’re still one of the most misunderstood school options available to families. Ask five people what a charter school is and you might get five different answers, some accurate, some based on outdated ideas, and some based on myths […]