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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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Before the Bell Rings at KIPP Inspire: How the Breakfast Club Creates Space for Young Men to Thrive
ST. LOUIS — At KIPP Inspire Middle School, a group of young men starts their mornings with something many of them need more of: Space, grace, and the chance to […]
CharterFolk X Volume 5.14, Bette Morff — “At the center, or the core of her belief is that the students are served at a very high level.”
The below feature was produced by CharterFolk’s Dean Drescher. Find the original story here. In 1973, Bette Morff began her career at the Missouri Department of Education. It was the beginning of […]
Frontier Schools Expands in Missouri, Increasing Access to High-Quality Education
COLUMBIA – Frontier Schools has applied to open a charter public school in Columbia, Missouri, beginning in either the 2026–27 or 2027–28 school year, working alongside the community to meet […]
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
Being known by just your first name usually means you’ve made a lasting impact! CharterFolk is shining a spotlight on MCPSA’s longtime federal programs director, Bette Morff, and her decades of service to students and schools across Missouri🌟 ![]()
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Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose leadership and vision continue to inspire equality, justice, and unity for all.![]()
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