Every Child Deserves a School that Fits

Finding the school that best fits your child’s needs is the most important part of ensuring they have a good educational future. In Missouri, your choice of school options depends largely on where you live. Check out our guide to what your options are and get tips on how to find the best school!

Whether your child attends a traditional district school, a charter school, or a private school, having good information on the schools' quality is vital to making sure your child is prepared for the future. Strong and transparent performance data is also key to ensuring the educational system is effective and efficient.

When families have educational options, they will be empowered to make a school choice that meets their student’s unique needs. A student’s right to an education should include all high-quality options that will meet their needs, including district, public charter, virtual, and private school options.

The advocacy training provided by the Children’s Education Alliance of Missouri (CEAM) equips parents with the skills and knowledge necessary to be effective advocates for K-12 school options in Missouri. Beyond advocating for better access to education for all Missouri kids, parent advocates also learn about the current system and how to advocate for their own […]

When we talk about the need for school choice in Missouri, we are acknowledging the facts that parents overwhelmingly support choice AND the research overwhelmingly shows that school choice works. School choice benefits not only the students who choose, but also benefits the entire K-12 ecosystem in a city or community. To help us understand […]

By Robert Colyer When Riverview Gardens lost its accreditation, our family faced a tough decision. We believed in our district, and we hoped that by the time our sons Nehemiah and Joshua reached high school, the accreditation would be restored. High school is critical, and we knew that grades during those years shape college prospects […]