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.

CEAM parents and advocates have had a busy 2019 with frequent trips to Jefferson City to testify before committee hearings and visit with lawmakers about important school choice initiatives. So you would think that this week, when legislators take a break from their duties in Jefferson City for the legislative spring break, would be a […]

(This is the third in a series of posts clearing up misconceptions that opponents of school choice are spreading in the capitol and across the state.) Charter schools in Missouri do not receive accreditation from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). That simple fact, which is designed to give charter schools more flexibility […]

(This is the second in a series of posts clearing up misconceptions that opponents of school choice are spreading in the capitol and across the state.) Legislation being debated in Missouri’s House and Senate this year would create the state’s first-ever Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA), a program designed to give families more control over their […]