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.

Amidst the government shutdown, programs like SNAP are going unfunded.  To help meet the anticipated need, Governor Kehoe announced that the state is transferring $10.6 million to Missouri Area Agencies on Aging to provide meals to seniors across the state. The funding is coming from the Senior Services Growth and Development fund. Additionally, $5 million […]

In a groundbreaking move that puts students first, two Missouri school districts are pioneering a new approach to public education access. Atlanta C-3 School District and Hallsville School District have become the first to participate in the MOScholars K-12 scholarship program, opening their doors to students beyond traditional district boundaries. Reimagining Public Education For too […]

Despite the tremendous fun we always have together at the IDEA Gala, after careful consideration, our board felt the best stewardship of our resources at this crucial time is for our small, but mighty team to soley focus on the important advocacy work that is changing lives.  We hope you you understand and hope you […]