OUR VISION
WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EVIDENCE ON EDUCATION RESEARCH AND POLICY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL STUDENTS IN MISSOURI.
Equal opportunity for quality education in Missouri. Missouri’s K-12 education system is a diverse collection of school districts, charter LEAs, and independent schools. Whether it is student enrollment ranging from 19 to 24,937 or per pupil expenditures of $7,341 to $27,481, we recognize the breadth of the education landscape in the state. While some issues affect all schools, different regions of the state can have their own unique needs. We remain cognizant of this diversity as we delve deeper into the state’s education system.
Our schools, educators, and policy makers need access to information to inform the decision-making process. As a society, we must work together to ensure all children have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
PUBLICATIONS
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Policy Briefs explore current topics in education, such as an in-depth analyses of recent legislation, short descriptions of proposed programs, or highlights of our own research.
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Education profiles explore the characteristics and performance of schools across Missouri. We compare profiles within the state, as well as with border states and the broader USA.
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Education reports are larger studies, often evaluating programs or the impact of policies and discussing implications. They typically include in-depth descriptions of the data, analyses, and results.
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Parent PRiMERs are one or two-page overviews of subjects we believe to be important to Missouri’s educational community, especially our parents and families.
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Growth Reports are published yearly and highlight high-growth school districts using the Missouri Growth Measure as an alternative measure of academic success in schools.