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25 Voices for 25 Years
Charter Schools Have Now Served Missouri Students for 25+ Years - Check Out Our New Report, 25 Voices for 25 Years.
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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
Our Latest News & Features
Job Point Proposes Columbia’s First Charter School, Focused on Workforce Readiness
COLUMBIA – Job Point has submitted its Letter of Intent and Prospectus to establish a workforce-based public charter school in Columbia, Missouri—becoming the first to pursue being a public charter […]
How 25 years of charter schools have helped Missouri students and families
By Noah Devine | This Op-ed appeared in the Kansas City Star and the Columbia Missourian In 1999, Académie Lafayette opened its doors, becoming Missouri’s first public charter school. The […]
SLU PRiME Center Research: Charter Schools Beating the Odds
Charter Schools Beating the Odds: Exceptional Growth in High-Poverty Communities Missouri PRiME Center’s “Beating the Odds” reports several charter schools are demonstrating remarkable academic growth while serving predominantly low-income student […]
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
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⚽ Frontier Schools: Sporting KC stopped by to hang with the boys’ soccer team![]()
🏐 Confluence Academy - South City Campus: 8th-grade girls wrap up their final middle school volleyball season![]()
🎓 Académie Lafayette: High schoolers explore opportunities at a college fair![]()
🌍 Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis - Smiley: Family Culture Night featuring 10 countries represented![]()
🎡 Citizens of the World Charter Schools - Kansas City: Families enjoy fall fun at the annual Fall Fest![]()
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Exciting progress in Columbia!🚀 ![]()
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Job Point is proposing the city’s first public charter school, designed to help students 17+ graduate and prepare for today’s workforce. ![]()
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Learn more about the Columbia Workforce Readiness Charter School proposal🔗⬇️![]()
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Missed the action? Watch a quick look back at our 2025 Missouri Charter School Conference!📹 ![]()
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