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.

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 Ask five people what a charter school is and you might get five different answers, some accurate, some based on outdated ideas, and some based on myths […]

The CEAM Team did some digging and found a few family-friendly events you can do this weekend (June 13 & 14, 2026) with your family and friends in St. Louis, Kansas City and Springfield. Please check the links for the latest details. Some links are for Facebook event listing that require a Facebook account to […]

By Lisa Smith, CEAM Team There is something deeply powerful about a story. Not because it has all the answers, but because it carries truth, emotion, and lived experience in a way that cannot easily be forgotten. I have seen firsthand how one parent voice can create change. Over the years, legislators have shared that […]