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📸 This Week's MO Charter Schools Photo Roundup: 🌞 Gordon Parks: Wrapping up summer school fun 🌿 @afiakc1: Garden time with students & volunteers 📖 @GatewaySciElem: Story time at Forest Park ✏️ @GCISchools: Middle schoolers working hard #CharterEducation #MOChartersWork

Our St. Louis charter schools are stepping up after last week’s storm—sharing GoFundMes, donation drives, and resource flyers. We’ve pulled it all into one place⬇️ bit.ly/4kbVFqu

Expanding school choice was one of my biggest passions during my time in the Missouri Legislature—because I truly believe every family deserves the ability to find the school that fits their child’s needs. That’s why I’m excited to share the new School Choice Finder launched by…

📣Finding a high-quality school just got easier! We’ve partnered with ESC Matrix to launch the Missouri School Choice Finder — a tool that helps families explore all public school options in one place. Start exploring➡️bit.ly/40vtnQ2 #MissouriSchools #SchoolFinder

📢 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗖’𝘀 𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀! A new grant from the Kauffman Foundation will help us expand our McKinney-Vento work across KC charter schools. Read more 👉 bit.ly/457rKdH #MOChartersWork #McKinneyVento

Congrats to Megan Peifer of @GatewaySciElem on being named a Regional Teacher of the Year by DESE! Her heart, dedication, and impact make her a true leader at GSA. 🥳 Read More: bit.ly/40nAkCC #MOChartersWork #TeacherOfTheYear #CharterEducation

📸 This Week's MO Charter Schools Photo Roundup 🧠 Citizens of the World KC: Staff attends Conscious Discipline Summer Institute 📚 Scuola Vita Nuova: Royals Literacy League fun 🎭 @Confluence_Acad: Stage Acting & Playwriting class in action #CharterEducation #MOChartersWork

🎙On the air in Boone County Our ED, @Devine_Noah joined Wake Up Mid-Missouri to share what public charter schools are—free, public and open to all—and why expanding access could benefit families in the area! 🔗Listen here: apple.co/3Ibmkp2 #MOChartersWork #BooneCounty

Freedom. History. Progress. At MCPSA, we honor Juneteenth by reaffirming our commitment to educational equity and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

✨Meet the Staff Monday: Shelly Branstetter Shelly joined MCPSA after working in membership services at the Texas Association of School Boards. Based in Midtown KC, she loves heartfelt meals—and exploring grocery stores when she travels! #MeetTheStaff

Wishing the students from @LafayetteKC a safe and enriching trip to China! Check out this great feature from @KSHB41 highlighting the 8 students taking part in this incredible experience: #CharterEducation #MOChartersWork #CharterEducation bit.ly/4mY7Zw5

MO Charter Schools Photo Roundup: Last Week of School Edition ✌️📸 🏃 @FrontierSchools: Field Day 2025 🎓 KCGPA: 8th → 9th Promotion 🏃‍♀️ @Confluence_Acad: State Track Sendoff 🎶 @CrossroadsCSKC: Squirm Musical #CharterEducation #MOChartersWork #PhotoRoundup

Despite declining population, Missouri’s public charter schools are growing strong. 📈 Families are choosing schools that meet their needs—and enrollment trends show that choice is making an impact. 🔎Read more in our 2019–2025 analysis: bit.ly/3ZnDqG0

We’re excited to see @GCISchools awarded a Charter School Program grant to grow their impact in KC! Proud of the work they’re doing to serve families and kids. 👏 #CharterSchools #CharterEducation #GrantRecipients bit.ly/4dC1mLV

Today we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.🇺🇸 #MemorialDay

This Week's Missouri Charter Schools Photo Roundup: Last Week of School Edition 📸 😀 @cwckc: Field Day fun 🎓 @LafayettePrep: Kindergarten graduation 🍉 @GatewaySciElem: End of year picnic 🎉 University Academy: Middle school graduation #CharterEducation #MOChartersWork

Today’s Supreme Court ruling affirms what we already know to be true: Charter schools are public schools. Thanks to @charteralliance @starleecoleman and the many national advocates who advocated for today’s outcome. nbcnews.com/politics/supre…

No track? No problem!💪 We love to see our charter school students defy the odds and do amazing things. Big shoutout to the Ewing Marion Kauffman School track team for chasing a state title—without even having a track! 🔗 bit.ly/4mqlTab

We’re grateful to @DirkEDeaton & all the legislators who championed the $4 billion investment in public education — including $10 million to address charter school facility needs. Thank you for supporting all Missouri students! #MoLeg #CharterSchools

STL Tornado Recovery Resources ⬇️ If you were impacted by last week's tornadoes in St. Louis, help is available. The City’s Tornado Recovery Hub has up-to-date info on shelters, debris removal, food assistance & more. 🔗 bit.ly/3H3BNag #STLStrong #CommunitySupport