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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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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 […]
Missouri Charter Public School Association: October Quarterly Newsletter
Stay informed on what’s happening in Missouri’s Charter Schools with the Missouri Charter School Association’s Quarterly Newsletter! The purpose of the Missouri Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) is to ensure […]
Job Point Proposes Columbia’s First Charter School, Focused on Workforce Readiness
COLUMBIA – Job Point has submitted its Letter of Intent and Prospectus to establish a workforce-based public charter school in Columbia, Missouri—becoming the first to pursue being a public charter […]
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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Frontier Schools is working to bring a new public charter school to Columbia, giving families even more high-quality, tuition-free choices🎉![]()
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This is another step forward in expanding public charter school options for 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬!![]()
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🔗Read more: bit.ly/4oiZXh5![]()
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Last week, our Comms Connect community came together in Columbia for our very first in-person retreat, in partnership with The Opportunity Trust! ![]()
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It was such a great opportunity for our charter school communicators from across Missouri to connect, share ideas, and build new relationships. We can’t wait to see the creativity and collaboration that comes next✨👏
