Children's Education Alliance of Missouri - CEAM

06/25/2026

⚛️ Why Wait Wednesday

Physics can be challenging—but sometimes all it takes is hearing an explanation from a different teacher. We made a short walk through video to check it out for ourselves.

This week's featured resource is **Flipping Physics**, a free collection of videos created by veteran physics teacher Jonathan Thomas-Palmer. With hundreds of lessons covering topics from basic physics concepts to AP Physics, students can learn at their own pace, pause when they need to, and revisit difficult concepts as often as necessary.

Whether your student is struggling with a current assignment, preparing for an exam, or simply wants a deeper understanding of how the world works, Flipping Physics is a resource worth exploring.

Find Flipping Physics and dozens of other free learning tools on CEAM's Online Learning Resources page:

[www.ceamteam.org/learning_resources](http://www.ceamteam.org/learning_resources)

06/24/2026

We met at the MUNY!

St. Louis area CEAM advocates were treated to a performance of Hairspray at the MUNY, an amazing outdoor venue in Forest Park.

We love celebrating our dedicated advocates!

CEAM advocates do something that very few people ever experience. While some people can't even name their elected representatives, CEAM advocates engage with their elected leaders in their districts and at the capitol! They stand up for their children and all Missouri kids into the future!

Thank you to our advocates!

06/20/2026

CEAM is out in Kansas City for the 2026 Juneteenth festival!!

06/19/2026

"We don't ever want to go back."

That's what many families who discovered microschools during the pandemic are saying today.

Microschools now serve about as many students nationwide as Catholic schools, and one of the biggest trends is the growth of high school microschools.

Ashley Soifer explains why this movement continues to gain momentum.

🎥 Watch the clip below. Watch the full episode of One Good Idea - the CEAM podcast wherever you get your podcast or on the CEAM Youtube channel: youtube.com/ceamofficial.

06/17/2026

📖 Why Wait Wednesday

Learning doesn't have to stop when the school day ends.

This week we're highlighting Khan Academy, a free resource that gives students access to lessons, videos, and practice exercises in subjects ranging from math and science to reading and test preparation.

Sometimes the right resource at the right time can make all the difference.

Find Khan Academy and many other free learning tools on CEAM's Online Learning Resources page:

[www.ceamteam.org/learning_resources](http://www.ceamteam.org/learning_resources)

Because every family deserves access to educational options and resources that fit their child's needs.

06/16/2026

Two weeks before school started.

A city needed a solution for working families.

Ashley Soifer and her team worked through the night, walked into city hall with a plan, and helped launch what became the nation's first public-private partnership microschool.

Sometimes innovation starts with a crisis.

🎙️ Watch the clip below. And watch the full episode of One Good Idea on Spotify or wherever you get you podcasts. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2m7ct0JClohPXQ7VkD5dRL?si=wHKfTkPSTfmhTyEAhTeBrA
Youtube: https://youtu.be/-FbUF3tcrgs

06/12/2026

🌞 Family Fun Friday 🌞

Looking for something fun to do with the kids this weekend?

The CEAM Team did a little digging and found 14 family-friendly activities happening around Missouri this weekend, including:

⚽ Youth arts and soccer-themed events in Kansas City

🎵 Family Nights in Brentwood Park and free activities in St. Louis

🦇 An "All About Caves!" program for young explorers

🎬 Outdoor movies, live music, and library activities in Springfield

🐶 The Purina Incredible Dog Team at Union Station

Whether your family enjoys arts, reading, science, sports, music, or simply spending time together, there are plenty of opportunities to get out and make some memories this weekend.

Check out the full guide here:
https://www.ceamteam.org/family-friendly-fun-14-things-to-do-with-the-kids-this-weekend-june-13-14-2026/

Did we miss a great family-friendly event? Let us know in the comments and we may feature it in a future Family Fun Friday!

CEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports effective schools of all kinds and believes all Missouri students deserve access to a quality education, NOW.

06/11/2026

Throwback Thursday to 2024

CEAM Team members Lisa and Samoy took this photo with then-Governor Mike Parson after he signed Senate Bill 727 that expanded MOScholars statewide and more. Read the blog about the bill here: https://www.ceamteam.org/senate-bill-727-expansion-of-the-moscholars-program/

CEAM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports effective schools of all kinds and believes all Missouri students deserve access to a quality education, NOW.

06/11/2026

🎓 Why Wait Wednesday 🎓

Looking for a fun way to spark curiosity and learning at home?

TED-Ed offers hundreds of free, animated lessons on topics ranging from science and history to math, literature, and critical thinking. Designed to inspire curiosity, TED-Ed helps students explore big ideas through engaging videos and interactive learning experiences.

Whether your child wants to learn how volcanoes erupt, why we dream, or how ancient civilizations shaped our world, there's something for every curious learner.

Why wait for the teacher? Explore learning opportunities anytime, anywhere and discover where curiosity can lead.

🔗 https://ed.ted.com
More resources at www.ceamteam.org/learning-resources