The only advocate exclusively for Greater Minnesota schools.

Under the leadership of school board members, administrators, teachers and community members, MREA focuses on advancing the education, growth, and development of learners in rural areas to bring about our best possible future.

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2019 Key Issues

Get the latest news on the issues affecting Greater Minnesota schools and efforts to bring about positive change in the lives of students. Together, we can make a difference.

Funding Student Needs

Featured Posts
October 18, 2019

Education Priorities as Congress Convenes

October 17, 2019

Taxes Reduced for Taxpayers in 145 School Districts

All Funding Student Needs

Early Learning

Featured Posts
January 12, 2019

Legislative Session Begins with New Era of Leadership, First Set of Bills

January 3, 2019

Voluntary Pre-K Applications Due Jan. 30

All Early Learning

Facility Fallout

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November 6, 2019

Ag2School Provides Support for School Facility Bonds

November 6, 2019

School Referendum Pass Rate Increases in Rural Minnesota

All Facility Fallout

Quality Teachers

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October 31, 2019

McGee Brings Unexpected Opportunities to Students

October 20, 2019

Larson Creates Unique Academy for At-Risk

All Quality Teachers

Career & College Readiness

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October 11, 2019

State Hosts Public Hearings on Minnesota CTE Act

September 6, 2019

State Grants for Teaching Concurrent Enrollment Available

All Career & College Readiness

Student Opportunity Gaps

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November 1, 2019

Two Schools Receive Innovation Award for Programs

October 4, 2019

State to Bring Leaders Together on Educational Attainment Efforts

All Student Opportunity Gaps
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I am very happy that we became a member of MREA. I am impressed, in particular, with the webinars that update us on what is happening at the capitol. It is apparent we have a great lobbyist in Sam. I appreciate your responsiveness to concerns that I have had in the short time I have been with MREA.

Bob IndiharSuperintendent, Moose Lake Schools
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I love your information. I can glance at it on my mobile and read just the little bit to be informed. That’s all the time I have for. If it were longer, I wouldn’t read it.

Lori DudleyBoard Member, Worthington Schools
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As school leaders, we appreciate your constant efforts to communicate what is happening at the State Capitol. You help us understand when we should contact legislators with concerns from the superintendents of public schools, when to express concerns, and when to thank them for what they accomplished. Minnesota superintendents have come to depend on MREA, your leadership, and thoughtful guidance.

James HessSuperintendent, Bemidji Area Schools
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If someone would have told me a couple of months ago that we would see so many of the bills affecting rural schools pass through all these hurdles, I would have been shocked. Your advocacy has made this happen and I appreciate your efforts.

Bryan ThygesonSuperintendent, Dilworth-Glyndon- Felton School District
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I want to express my profound gratitude to MREA for promoting this new [LTFM] revenue source. I think your work and the resulting legislation are exemplars of grownup governance.
Keep it up!

Phil GrantSuperintendent, Clinton-Graceville-Beardsley

Featured Members

IIW


…is helping Minnesota schools lead the nation by creating buildings where learning truly could happen anywhere. Learn More

ICS Consulting, Inc.


…develops and implements comprehensive facilities plans using its tested stakeholder engagement process. Learn More

Sourcewell


…also creates and sustains programming and partnerships for schools. Learn More

Northland Securities


… works with schools to define objectives, analyze alternatives and create finance strategies. Learn More

InGensa


…seeks to create safe and secure learning environments that nurture the mind, body, and spirit of every student. Learn More

Baird


…has provided financial solutions to public, private, and nonprofit entities and individuals for 100 years. Learn More