Berges Family Foundation Grant Catalyzes Pre-K Cooperative Growth
New legislation (SB727) boosts preschool funding; the St. Louis Pre-K Cooperative, with a $750,000 commitment from the Berges Family Foundation, will double its reach, expanding into St. Louis County.
SB727: A Lifeline For Our Youngest Learners and Our Community’s Future
SB727 boosts preschool access in Missouri, doubling subsidized spots. This vital investment enhances kindergarten readiness, supports families, and strengthens community prosperity through quality early childhood education.
Innovative Next Prep Initiative Expands to Second School and City
This spring, 525 students from St. Louis and Indianapolis completed Next Prep, exploring careers through capstone projects and employer partnerships. Next year, the program expands to serve 700 students.
First Round of U.S. Department of Education Charter School Program Grants Awarded
First Round of U.S. Department of Education Charter School Program Grants Awarded
Nearly $8 million awarded to four St. Louis charter schools for expansion through the Missouri Charter School Program, creating over 1,000 new enrollment opportunities and enhancing educational resources.
Meet the Inaugural Cohort of School Board Fellows
The St. Louis region has a strong ecosystem of concerned and invested citizens. Fifteen fellows who mirror the city’s racial and ethnic demographics took the next step in fulfilling their civic duty by signing up for — and successfully completing — The Opportunity Trust’s inaugural School Board Fellowship (SBF).