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.

Have you signed up for CEAM’s newsletter but haven’t seen it in your inbox lately? You’re not alone—and we’re here to help! Sometimes email systems send our updates to the wrong place, like the spam, junk, or promotions folder. That means you might be missing out on big news, upcoming events, and important school choice […]

Every child learns differently—and every family wants to find the best fit for their student. That’s why more and more Missouri families are talking about open enrollment. Open enrollment means parents can apply to send their child to a public school outside of their home district. Right now, most students are assigned to a school […]

A new poll from Saint Louis University shows what many families already know: Missouri’s public schools aren’t meeting the mark—and parents want more say in how their children learn. What the Poll Found Only 8 out of 100 voters said Missouri public schools are doing an excellent job. Another 31% said they’re good. But a […]