Investing Early: Missouri Districts Putting Pre-K Policy into Practice

Investing Early: Missouri Districts Putting Pre-K Policy into Practice shows what early childhood policy looks like when it’s implemented well — and what it unlocks for kids, families, and communities. 

The report highlights how Missouri’s pre-K investments (including foundation formula access, the Missouri Quality Pre-K (MOQPK) grant, and the Quality Assurance Report (QAR) system) translate into real-world capacity, quality, and readiness gains.

It also features three district case studies that bring the story to life: Branson R-IV, which scaled access and prioritized high-need families; Marquand-Zion R-VI, which demonstrates how rural districts can deliver high-quality pre-K with the right support; and Stanberry R-II, which shows how small communities can sustain quality and strengthen family engagement over time.

Aligned’s new report shows how Missouri districts are turning pre-K policy into real classroom impact. Read the report now.