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What is a 'Charter' School?
Charter Schools are independent public schools free from some rules and regulations that apply to traditional public school districts. In exchange for flexibility, charter school sponsors hold schools accountable for results. Charter schools are:
- non-sectarian
- do not discriminate in their admission policies
- may not charge tuition or fees
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Childhood Friends Bring Hometown Lessons to Lead Local Charter School
St. Louis, MO โ Childhood friends and former Kirkwood High School classmates Courtney Moulder and Keisha Seymour are bringing home lessons they learned attending Kirkwood schools to create a transformative […]
SLU PRiME Releases New Enrollment Report
Head Count: Enrollment Over Time Across Missouri, Kansas City Metro, and St. Louis Metro by Deanna Childress, Ph.D., provides a comprehensive analysis of public school enrollment trends across Missouri over […]
Charter Schools Shine: Missouri Board of Education Grants Five-Year Renewals
Yesterday, The Missouri State Board of Education renewed three charter schools for an additional 5-years. The charter renewal process demonstrates the board’s confidence in these schoolโs education programs and their […]
About MCPSA
Advancing Equitable Access to High-Quality Schools
Missouri Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) works to ensure all Missouri families have equitable access to high-quality schools where students can thrive. As a membership organization, MCPSA has earned a reputation as the "go-to" source for resources and support in the charter school sector.
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The MCPSA Strategic Plan: Growing Our Impact by 2027
Over the next few years, MCPSA has the opportunity to clarify its role as the only organization dedicated specifically to the needs of Missouri charter schools, reground stakeholders in our shared vision, and build the support needed to bring it to life. With this strategic plan, we expect to see a renewed focus on charter quality, increased public support, and continued growth.
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The respected voice for charter public schools and the importance of school choice through charters
Closing out our ๐๐๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ฒ series with a very special tribute! ![]()
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At the start of 2025, our former Director of Member Services, Bette Morff, retired after an incredible career in public education. Her impact on schools, staff, and students will be felt for years to come, and she will always be part of the MCPSA family.![]()
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Thank you, Bette, for your unwavering dedication and passion! Wishing you a wonderful retirement!๐
When one of our own needs support, the charter school community shows up. Tim Basler has dedicated years to Lift For Life Academyโnow its students, staff, and families are standing by him in his fight. ![]()
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Learn more about Tim, his fight, and how to help in this story from KSDK Newsโฌ๏ธ ![]()
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-The Soulard School Alchemy class shared their weather knowledge๐ฆ๏ธ ![]()
-Lift For Life Academy Girls basketball celebrated back-to-back State Championships๐ ![]()
-Confluence Academies DESE Commissioner Dr. Karla Eslinger stopped by for a visit!๐ซ ![]()
-Lafayette Preparatory Academy Celebrated Opening Dayโพ ![]()
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#CharterEducation #MOChartersWork #photoroundup
