The MU Partnership for Educational Renewal, known as MPER, is the largest school partnership in the nation. MPER’s members are a consortium of representatives from Missouri school districts, MU Colleges of Education and Arts and Sciences, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Moberly Area Community College and State Fair Community College. Members meet regularly to work together to promote the best in research-based strategies that will increase learning outcomes for all and ensure effective teacher education.
MPER works toward the continuous improvement and renewal of both public education and the MU educator preparation program. Through networking, support, professional development, and research opportunities, MPER strives to help member school districts realize their state and local goals.