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.

A recent opinion piece from The 74million raised a concern that hits close to home for many families: fewer parents are reading to their young children.  According to a recent HarperCollins survey, only 41% of children under age 4 are being read to daily. Even more concerning, 1 in 5 parents rarely or never read […]

A report from the field by Samoy Mainda, CEAM Kansas City Outreach Associate. Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Scuola Vita Nuova, and I have to say—it’s truly an amazing place. From the dedicated teachers and staff to the bright and motivated students, everyone at SVN is making a real difference in the Kansas […]

Amidst the government shutdown, programs like SNAP are going unfunded.  To help meet the anticipated need, Governor Kehoe announced that the state is transferring $10.6 million to Missouri Area Agencies on Aging to provide meals to seniors across the state. The funding is coming from the Senior Services Growth and Development fund. Additionally, $5 million […]