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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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MCPSA RESEARCH-Enrollment Trends in Missouri Charter Schools. A 2019 – 2025 Analysis
Enrollment Trends in Missouri Charter Schools: A 2019-2025 Analysis Executive Summary Missouri’s charter school sector has undergone a significant transformation from 2019 to 2025, marked by contrasting patterns of growth […]
Childhood Friends Bring Hometown Lessons to Lead Local Charter School
St. Louis, MO — 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 […]
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
Happy National #CharterSchoolsWeek! This week, we celebrate the educators, students, families, & advocates helping charter schools thrive—especially in Missouri. Thank you for supporting innovative, high-quality public education!🎉🏫![]()
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#MOChartersWork #WeAreCharter #CharterEducation
Congratulations to Genesis School and Executive Director Kevin Foster on their renewal, officially granted today by the Missouri State Board of Education with new sponsor Saint Louis University🎉 ![]()
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Genesis was recently recognized as the top growth school in Missouri by the PRIME Center at Saint Louis University. We're proud to see their continued progress and commitment to student success, and we look forward to what's ahead.![]()
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Also want to give a special thank you to the Genesis board members for their tireless dedication to the school, its students, and staff!![]()
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#MOChartersWork #CharterSchools #MissouriEducation #studentsuccess
We’re thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Noah Devine, has been appointed to the Missouri School Funding Modernization Task Force!![]()
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His leadership and commitment to equitable public education will help shape the future of school funding across our state.![]()
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🎉Join us in congratulating Noah and read the full announcement here: bit.ly/4m8ND33
