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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
Missouri Releases New Annual 2024 Performance Report:
Charter Schools Continue to Demonstrate Strong Student Improvement The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MODESE) recently released the 2024 Annual Performance Reports (APR), Missouriโs measure for calculating how […]
St. Louis Charter Schools Join with Urban League “Slow Down” Campaign
Expanded campaign Halloween week to raise traffic safety awareness Confluence Academies, along with other St. Louis City charter schools, are partnering with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis to […]
Charter Schools in St. Louis and Kansas City Drive Achievement Gap Closure, Placing Missouri Cities Among Top in Nation
New Research Highlights Students and Families Win in District-Charter Choice Cities St. Louis and Kansas City, MO โ [October 10, 2024] โ A new study published by the Progressive Policy […]
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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January 15thESEA – Federal Programs Maintenance of Fiscal Effort (MOE)
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The respected voice for charter public schools and the importance of school choice through charters
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-Atlas Public Schools St. Louis A short but sweet week of learning๐ฌ ![]()
-Crossroads Charter Schools Wrapping up middle school basketball๐ ![]()
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-Gateway Science Academy of St. Louis - Smiley Science vocabulary teamwork๐ช![]()
-Aspire Academy St. Louis Engineering career day๐ป ![]()
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Despite Missouriโs discriminatory attendance boundaries that block low-income students from better opportunities, Missouri Charter Schools remain ๐๐ซ๐๐, ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ. No childโs education should be determined by their zip code. ![]()
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๐๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐ผ๐น ๐๐น๐๐บ๐ป๐ถ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐: Gateway Science Academy Success x2!![]()
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Weโre excited to introduce our first Charter School Alumni Spotlight, featuring Amber (GSA โ17) and Adin (GSA โ16), who used the support at Gateway Science Academy to launch their college and career paths.![]()
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Amber became a first-gen college graduate and Walgreens pharmacist, while Adin balanced academics and athletics to earn his MBA and build a business career. Their journey started at GSAโwhere they gained the guidance to succeed and met their future partner along the way!![]()
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#AlumniSpotlight #CharterSchoolSuccess #MOChartersWork
