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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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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 […]
Support for Kansas City’s Unhoused Students Grows with Kauffman Grant
KANSAS CITY โ The Missouri Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) has been awarded a Capacity Building Grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to strengthen its support of unhoused students […]
Gateway Science Academy’s Megan Peifer Honored as Regional Teacher of the Year
ST. LOUIS โ Megan Peifer of Gateway Science Academy has been named a Regional Teacher of the Year, DESE (The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) announced Tuesday, July 15. […]
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
๐๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค'๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ธ Enjoy these first day of school moments from:![]()
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๐ซ Lift For Life Academy ![]()
๐ Kansas City International Academy ![]()
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๐ DeLaSalle Education Center ![]()
๐ Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools ![]()
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โ๏ธ The Biome School ![]()
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Congratulations to Nicole Goodman, one of our amazing charter public school superintendents! Weโre so grateful for your fearless leadership at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School and the impact youโre making in our community.![]()
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โLocally run, locally designed, and community driven. These seem to be the defining characteristics of charter schools like Lafayette Preparatory Academy." โChris Stewart, Ed Post ![]()
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Meet the educators and alumni of LPAโpeople who prove whatโs possible when a nurturing learning environment & high expectations come together.![]()
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Episode 2 of St. Louis Schools That Believe shows how a school built by & for its community can lead to invested, inspired students.๐ ![]()
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โก๏ธ Sign up to learn more about public charter schools in Missouri: bit.ly/46GiZJ0![]()
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