Trick or Trot 5K and Fun Run Supports

St. Louis Charter Athletics League

A frigid Halloween morning did nothing to scare off supporters of the newly-formed St. Louis Charter Athletic League. The league offers students from area charter public schools the opportunity to participate in cross country, soccer, basketball, and volleyball leagues. The funds raised from the run offset league fees, eliminating one of the barriers to athletics that many charter schools families face.

To make a donation to this program, click Donate Today and note that your gift goes to St. Louis Charter School Athletics.

Frontier School of Innovation launches creative biking program for students

The health benefits of bike riding are undeniable, but the impact on brain development and social and emotional health take children beyond where they can peddle.

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Help Us Change the Narrative.

What pictures and stories can you share that tell your school's story? Do you know a teacher, a student, an alumn, or a project you would like to highlight? Send your story ideas!

MCPSA Board Member pens KC Star opinion article calling for funding equity.

"When it comes to education policy, we often see policymakers refuse to put differences aside and do what’s best for our children. Fortunately, Kansas City Public Schools and the public charter schools in our area are making real and meaningful progress in bucking this trend and actually putting the interest of students and families first. Next year, the legislature has the opportunity to pass a measure that KCPS and public charter schools agree upon: funding equity for all public school students."



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A moratorium on new quality schools is not the answer

The City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen recently passed a symbolic moratorium on new school options for STL families! It is important to note that the City of St. Louis has no legal authority to prevent new schools from opening, however, if the goal is to encourage more families to live and educate their children in the City a moratorium is not the way. Providing a family with too many choices has never been the reason people move.  Click here for the facts

Join the MCPSA Team & Support Great Charter Public Schools for Missouri's Students

Interested in a career dedicated to quality education for all public school children? MCPSA is hiring! Check out our new career openings for Director of Advocacy & Director of Operations. Spread the word! MCPSA seeks the best to bring our member schools the best!

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Conference Feedback - Let us know what you think!

THANK YOU for attending MCPSA's First Annual Missouri Charter Schools Leadership Conference! We are already planning for next year and we value your feedback! Please take a few minutes to complete the survey so we can make each conference better than the last!

Kerry Casey, of Chesterfield, was appointed to the State Board of Education



Ms. Casey is a Vice President at EXEGY, a global leader in financial market data, trading platforms, and predictive signals. Ms. Casey serves on the Board of Directors for the Knowledge Is Power Program St. Louis (KIPP STL), Lift for Life Gym, and the Patriot Training Foundation. She also has been a Big Sister in her local Big Sister/Little Sister program and has previously served on the organization's local advisory board.

Conference for Black Men Educators

Join the virtual Black Men Educators Conference, Nov 4-5! Don’t miss your chance to be part of a unique, communal, and empathetic space to discuss the deep emotional work revolutionary Black men educators, and those who support them, do day-to-day. Sessions will also be recorded and available on-demand.

New Resource on Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health during COVID-19 Era



A new resource from the U.S. Department of Education, Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral and Mental Health, provides information and resources to support student wellbeing during the COVID-19 era. The resource identifies key challenges to providing mental health support in education settings and provides recommendations and real-world examples of how to overcome those challenges.

COVID-19 school re-entry resources

School re-entry information

Children’s Mercy has a dedicated team of professionals who provide current informantion and advice for schools and community leaders on returning to school and related activities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the latest updates on best practices for schools during COVID-19 by visiting our Returning to School and the Community Safely page.

Elementary Math Specialist Certification

This program is designed to prepare students for this certification by offering in-depth study of grade-appropriate mathematics as specified in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, supervised application of pedagogy, and leadership training.

Learn more about this specialist certification from Dr. Amber Candela on our latest edition of the UMSL College of Education Podcast!

To learn more about the UMSL College of Education, please contact:

David A. Stofer, Ed.S.

Recruitment Coordinator

314-243-0773

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