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Investing Early: Missouri Districts Putting Pre-K Policy into Practice
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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...
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Aligned Case Study: Marquand-Zion R-VI
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Aligned Case Study: Marquand-Zion R-VI

In one of Missouri’s smallest and most rural districts, Marquand-Zion R-VI is delivering a high-quality pre-K experience for children facing steep barriers to school readiness, often with limited access to child care, transportation, or early learning supports. With help from the Missouri Quality...
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Aligned Case Study: Stanberry R-II
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Aligned Case Study: Stanberry R-II

Stanberry R-II shows what’s possible when small districts have stable support to sustain and strengthen preschool. Using the Missouri Quality Pre-K (MOQPK) grant, the district reduced pressure on local dollars, reinforced early readiness, and built stronger connections with families through regular...
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Aligned Case Study: Branson R-IV
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Aligned Case Study: Branson R-IV

Branson R-IV has built one of the region’s most expansive and inclusive early learning programs — now serving more than 200 children across 11 preschool classrooms. By braiding Missouri Quality Pre-K (MOQPK) grant funding with the state’s 8% ADA foundation formula funding, the district eliminated...
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Aligned Case Study
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Aligned Case Study

In this case study, we showcase the success of the Visiting Scholars Certification Pathway. In 2018, Aligned worked with the Missouri General Assembly to pass legislation establishing and expanding the Visiting Scholar Certificate. This certificate is available to individuals with an academic degree...

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Aligned Case Study
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Aligned Case Study

For over four decades, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission (formerly Shawnee Mission Hospital) in Merriam, Kansas, has stood out by offering onsite childcare, a unique benefit that began in 1979 to attract and retain top healthcare talent. Candy Seltman was recruited to launch the childcare center, which...

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