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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
Our Latest News & Features
Childhood Friends Bring Hometown Lessons to Lead Local Charter School
St. Louis, MO โ Childhood friends and former Kirkwood High School classmates Courtney Moulder and Keisha Seymour are bringing home lessons they learned attending Kirkwood schools to create a transformative […]
SLU PRiME Releases New Enrollment Report
Head Count: Enrollment Over Time Across Missouri, Kansas City Metro, and St. Louis Metro by Deanna Childress, Ph.D., provides a comprehensive analysis of public school enrollment trends across Missouri over […]
Charter Schools Shine: Missouri Board of Education Grants Five-Year Renewals
Yesterday, The Missouri State Board of Education renewed three charter schools for an additional 5-years. The charter renewal process demonstrates the board’s confidence in these schoolโs education programs and their […]
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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March 3rdFNS – Updated Direct Certification file available by noon Monday every week
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March 15thFederal – Payment Requests for Federally Paid Programs
ESEA Consolidated Federal Programs Calendar/Special Education Finance Calendar
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The respected voice for charter public schools and the importance of school choice through charters
๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค'๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ข ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฉ... A Monday drop with all the highlights from last week!๐ธ![]()
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๐Crossroads Charter Schools: Staff vs. Students basketball game![]()
๐๏ธGrand Center Arts Academy: 8th graders take on D.C.![]()
๐Gordon Parks Elementary School: Thanking KC Bond voters![]()
๐ฃLafayette Preparatory Academy: Spring is in the air![]()
โฝKansas City International Academy: A visit from Sporting Kansas City ![]()
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๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ง๐ต๐๐ฟ๐๐ฑ๐ฎ๐: Did you know? Charter schools get more autonomyโand with it, stronger accountability. ![]()
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#charterfacts #TriviaThursday #CharterEducation
Yesterday, Kansas City voters made history. They chose to invest in public education โ and that includes our cityโs public charter schools: bit.ly/3XSkYoo![]()
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MCPSA is proud to have supported this effort alongside 9 KC charter schools!![]()
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According to National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, KC is now just the third city in the country where public charter school students have access to local public funding.![]()
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This is a transformative moment for public education in our city โ and weโre excited for whatโs ahead๐![]()
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#KCBond #CharterEducation #MOChartersWork
