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SLU PRiME Center Research: Charter Schools Beating the Odds
Charter Schools Beating the Odds: Exceptional Growth in High-Poverty Communities Missouri PRiME Center’s “Beating the Odds” reports several charter schools are demonstrating remarkable academic growth while serving predominantly low-income student […]
Support for Kansas City’s Unhoused Students Grows with Kauffman Grant
KANSAS CITY – 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 – 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 […]
St. Louis Storm Resources
St. Louis Charter School Storm Resources and Relief Efforts Atlas Public Schools City Garden Montessori Tornado Aftermath Assistance Form: Google Form Confluence Academies Volunteer sign-up & guidance: stlvolunteer.org/disaster Donate to […]
MCPSA Research: Enrollment Trends in Missouri Charter Schools. A 2019 – 2025 Analysis
Enrollment Trends in Missouri Charter Schools: A 2019-2025 Analysis Executive Summary Missouri’s charter school sector has undergone a significant transformation from 2019 to 2025, marked by notable patterns of growth […]
Childhood Friends Bring Hometown Lessons to Lead Local Charter School
St. Louis, MO — 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 school’s education programs and their […]
Gateway Science Academy Awarded $10,000 Project Lead the Way and Emerson Grant for STEM
St. Louis, MO., February 4, 2025 – Gateway Science Academy Middle School is very excited to announce that GSA Middle, under the leadership of STEM educator Ms. Jessica Maybearry, has […]