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Missouri’s Children Win Big: MOScholars Receives $60 Million in State Funding
On May 6th, 2026, the Missouri legislature passed a budget that includes $60 million for the MOScholars program, a $10 million increase over last year’s funding. The budget now heads to Governor Kehoe’s desk, and we could not be more proud of what this moment represents for Missouri families. This win did not happen overnight. It is the result of months of sustained, passionate advocacy from families, supporters, and partners across the state who refused to let the needs of M
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May 122 min read


MOScholars Is Growing Fast. Here’s What the Data Shows.
A new report from the Saint Louis University PRiME Center confirms what many Missouri families already know: MOScholars is working, and more families want in every year. The report, MOScholars: Program Demographics and Participation Trends, SY 2022-23 to 2025-26, looks at who is using Missouri’s education scholarship program, how participation has changed over four years, and what it means for students across our state. The Numbers Tell a Powerful Story When MOScholars launch
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May 122 min read


Breaking Barriers: Two Missouri Districts Lead the Way with Public School Choice
In a groundbreaking move that puts students first, two Missouri school districts are pioneering a new approach to public education access. Atlanta C-3 School District and Hallsville School District have become the first to participate in the MOScholars K-12 scholarship program, opening their doors to students beyond traditional district boundaries. Reimagining Public Education For too long, a student's educational opportunities have been limited by zip codes and district line
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Oct 21, 20252 min read


MOScholars K-12 Scholarship Program: Exciting Updates for 2026-27
Great news for Missouri families! The MOScholars K-12 scholarship program is introducing several important changes designed to make the...
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Sep 30, 20252 min read


GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS SENATE BILL 727 INTO LAW – PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jim Gwinner jgwinner@LS2group.com 314-791-2774 Children’s Education Alliance of Missouri (CEAM)...
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May 8, 20242 min read


SENATE BILL 727: EXPANSION OF THE MOSCHOLARS PROGRAM
Senate Bill 727 represents a milestone in the evolution of Missouri’s educational landscape, particularly through its expansion of the...
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May 8, 20243 min read


FIRST MOSCHOLARS SCHOLARSHIPS ANNOUNCED FOR 2022-23 SCHOOL YEAR
On Wednesday, the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation (TTEF) announced its first round of Missouri Empowerment Scholarship Accounts...
Nicholas Elmes
Aug 4, 20224 min read


ESA rules published, comments can be submitted March 1
Proposed rules for how Missouri's new MO Scholars ESA scholarship program have been published for public viewing in the most recent...
Nicholas Elmes
Mar 1, 20222 min read


ESA rules filed with Secretary of State, comments open March 1
The Missouri Treasurer's office has filed its first round of rules for the state's new Empowerment Scholarship Account program with the...
Nicholas Elmes
Feb 3, 20222 min read


ESA rules expected in February, program still on track to start this summer
We hope you are having a great New Year so far! This is a New Year update on the status of Missouri's new Empowerment Scholarship Account...
Nicholas Elmes
Jan 13, 20222 min read
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