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Does Special Education Work? A New Study Offers Insights and a Caveat

In a comprehensive look at the long-term impacts of disability services, a new study reveals that special education significantly boosts academic performance for many students. However, the benefits come with…

KC’s Frontier Schools to open first-ever charter in Columbia

In a landmark decision for Missouri education, the State Board of Education has approved Kansas City-based Frontier Schools to open a new campus in Columbia. Despite legal challenges and pushback…

New Report: Missouri Voter Opinions on Education (Spring 2026)

How do your views on education match up with the rest of the state? The PRiME Center‘s latest policy brief, authored by Abigail Medler and Lucas Koch, highlights several key…

When will your school see changes from the KCPS bond?

Wondering when your neighborhood school will see the upgrades promised by the 2025 KCPS bond? From new cafeteria spaces to building expansions, the first wave of projects is taking shape.…

It’s School Application Season! But Why?

By Danielle Dispenza, SMKCS School Navigator When I was a kid, I just went to school. My address within a school district determined what schools I attended Kindergarten through 12…

What Does it Mean to be Placed on a Waitlist While Applying to Schools?

By Leslie Kohlmeyer, Executive Director of Show Me KC Schools We first have to understand why waitlists are needed at all. Prior to charter schools being opened, the normal process…

Parent Involvement Increases Student Success

Parent involvement in a student’s education not only fosters relationships between parents and students; it is also proven to increase student success. Studies show that students do better both academically…