MOCS Action - Supporting Missouri's Charter Schools
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Every Missouri Child Deserves a School That Meets Their Needs

Missouri's charter public schools are creating opportunities for every child to succeed

✓ Tuition Free✓ Open to All✓ Quality Public Schools✓ Innovative

Missouri Charter School Action is a leader in advocacy, communications, and political support to expand quality charter public school options for all families.

The Power of Charter Public Schools

Missouri's charter public schools are high-quality public schools delivering life-changing results. They give families the power to choose the best educational fit for their children.

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+56 Days

Additional Math Learning

Per Academic Year

+39 Days

Additional Reading Progress

Stanford CREDO Study

88.6%

Graduation Rate

Charter School Average

25,000+

Students Served

Across Missouri
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Our Mission

To see each and every child served well in the state of Missouri. We champion charter public schools as a proven model of educational choice that transforms lives and strengthens communities.

Families First

Empowering parents with the right to choose the best educational path for their children, creating opportunities that transform lives through charter public schools.

Student Success

Ensuring every Missouri student has access to high-quality charter public schools that prepare them for college, career, and life.

Systemic Change

Building lasting political infrastructure to protect and expand charter public school choice for future generations.

Our Path to Public School Choice

A strategic roadmap to ensure every Missouri family has access to quality charter public school options.

TODAY

Foundation of Excellence

37 charter schools serving 25,000+ students with proven success in Kansas City and St. Louis.

2026

Expanding Beyond Metro Areas

Bringing proven charter public school excellence to new communities ready for educational choice.

2030 & Beyond

Educational Options for All

Achieving our vision where every Missouri family has access to quality education options that meet their needs.

How We Drive Change

Four strategic pillars guide our work, powered by experienced leadership committed to expanding charter public school access

Our Strategic Focus

Communications

Sharing charter public school success stories and building public support

Coalition Building

Uniting diverse voices for charter public school expansion

Advocacy

Advancing policies that empower families through charter public schools

Political Action

Supporting champions of charter public school choice

Leadership Team

Executive Team

  • Noah Devine, Executive Director
  • Grace Harmon, Communications Director

Board of Directors

  • Roger Offield, President
  • Engin Blackstone, Treasurer
  • Jessica Pena, Secretary

Growing Charter Public School Access Across Missouri

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Kansas City

20 charter public schools
~13,000 students

St. Louis

17 charter public schools
~12,000 students

Expanding Soon