Missouri Charter Public School Association

11/03/2026

Congratulations to two of our public charter school McKinney-Vento liaisons, Nikki Bates (Crossroads Charter Schools) and Jasmine Venerable (DeLaSalle Education Center), on being selected to present at the NAEHCY Conference in Nashville this week! 🎉

They’ll highlight how cross-school collaboration is breaking down barriers & advancing educational equity for students and families experiencing homelessness.

We’re proud to see this impactful work recognized on a national stage!

10/27/2026

𝐀 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐠.🌟

When Tolbert Academy needed a path forward, DeLaSalle Education Center stepped up to help ensure generations of Kansas City families could continue to benefit from its impact through Tolbert at DeLaSalle.

Read the full story from KC’s LINC to learn why Tolbert’s future mattered to DeLaSalle Executive Director Sean Stalling and how they stepped up to secure the school’s place in the community ⬇️

Saving one of KC's original charter schools from closure continues Tolbert's "25 years of building trust."

10/23/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐩📸

📚University Academy: Second graders wrapped up an ELA unit exploring schools around the world!
🛝Midtown Community School: Students enjoyed their brand-new playground this week!
🎓Confluence Academies: Celebrating the newest inductees into the CPA Chapter of the National Honor Society!
🥐Genesis School: Families came together for a successful Fall Pastries with Parents!
🎃The Biome School: Students and families enjoyed Fall Fest and the annual Trunk or Treat!

10/22/2026

Big things are growing in Missouri charter schools!🌱Congratulations to the five public charter school teachers selected for the 2026–27 Show-Me Growth Teaching Fellowship!

📍Nancy Hadnot, Genesis School
📍Lexie Hays, Lafayette Preparatory Academy
📍Haley Hurst, Academy for Integrated Arts
📍Yolanda Jackson, The Leadership School
📍Morgan Strabo, Kansas City International Academy

We’re excited to see how these educators continue to grow and support student success across Missouri!

10/21/2026

The launch of the Heartland Facilities Fund, Missouri, marks an important milestone for charter public education in our state!

We gathered at the InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza to celebrate this $75 million initiative, in partnership with the Equitable Facilities Fund, which will help Missouri charter schools access more affordable facilities financing and direct more resources toward students and school communities.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone and share in our commitment to expanding access to high-quality charter public education across Missouri!

10/16/2026

How has it already been a week?!🎉🥹

We’re still reflecting on an incredible few days at the 2026 Missouri Charter Schools Conference in Kansas City! With a sold-out crowd of 600+ school professionals, more than 30 sponsors and exhibitors, inspiring keynote speakers, and engaging breakout sessions, this year's conference was filled with energy, learning, meaningful connections, and new ideas to bring back to our schools.

A huge thank-you to everyone who joined us and helped bring this event to life. We’re so grateful for Missouri's incredible public charter school community and partners who make this work so meaningful and joyful!💛

Already looking forward to next year!

10/08/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome over 600 charter public school leaders and educators to Kansas City for two days of learning, inspiration, and connection.

With 35 sponsors and exhibitors joining us, we’re looking forward to a great couple of days celebrating the people who make Missouri’s charter school community so strong.

10/06/2026

What happens when two childhood friends come home and decide to bet on a school and its students?

For Courtney Moulder and Keisha Seymour, it meant taking the helm of The Leadership School in St. Louis and helping transform a school once on the verge of closing.

In just two years, enrollment has grown, teacher retention has soared, and student academic growth has made a remarkable jump.

Now, their story is getting national attention from The 74 Media. Read the full story➡️

In two years, their joint efforts have seen student performance and teacher retention skyrocket in a high-poverty school on the verge of closing.

09/28/2026

🎙️A good conversation about charter public schools in Columbia!
Alixandra Cossette & MCPSA’s Noah Devine recently joined Children's Education Alliance of Missouri - CEAM's One Good Idea podcast to talk about what’s ahead.

Give it a listen wherever you get your podcasts or on CEAM’s YouTube channel!

09/25/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤’𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐩 📸

💚 Gordon Parks Elementary School: Thank you First Hand Healthe Kids for taking great care of students!
🏃Atlas Public Schools St. Louis: Elementary students hit the ground running at their first cross country meet of the season!
💙 Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy: The Leading with Love event raised $2.6 million for KCGPA scholars!
⚾ Confluence Academy - Old North Campus: Students got a special visit from Cardinals outfielder and Walker’s Winners co-founders Jordan Walker & Katrina M. Walker!