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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
Support for Kansas City’s Unhoused Students Grows with Kauffman Grant
KANSAS CITY โ The Missouri Charter Public School Association (MCPSA) has been awarded a Capacity Building Grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to strengthen its support of unhoused students […]
Gateway Science Academy’s Megan Peifer Honored as Regional Teacher of the Year
ST. LOUIS โ Megan Peifer of Gateway Science Academy has been named a Regional Teacher of the Year, DESE (The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) announced Tuesday, July 15. […]
Missouri Charter Public School Association: September 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 […]
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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๐ University Academy: Reading program visits the Rabbit Hole literary museum![]()
๐งช Atlas Public Schools St. Louis: First graders learn about sound & light![]()
๐จ Momentum Academy: Tower Grove South: TGS 8th graders return to continue tradition of painting ceiling tiles![]()
๐ฑ Academy for Integrated Arts: Summer volunteers working hard in the school garden![]()
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๐ข ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐โ๐ ๐๐ป๐ต๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐๐๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐! A new grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation will help MCPSA expand its McKinney-Vento work across Kansas City charter schools.![]()
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Congratulations to Megan Peifer of Gateway Science Academy on being named a Regional Teacher of the Year by DESE! Known for her heart, dedication, and impact in the classroom, Megan is a true leader in the GSA community.๐ฅณ ![]()
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