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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2018 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

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May 13, 2018

Minnesota School Finances Face Breaking Point

May 13, 2018

Legislature Faces Finals Week

All Funding Student Needs

Early Learning

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March 16, 2018

Governor’s Budget Gives Major Nod to E-12 Programs

February 12, 2018

MREA Identifies Key Education Issues for 2018 Legislative Session

All Early Learning

Facility Fallout

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April 22, 2018

What’s at Stake for Schools this Legislative Session?

April 13, 2018

House Releases Education Budget Targets

All Facility Fallout

Quality Teachers

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April 21, 2018

New PELSB Makes Major Moves

March 23, 2018

Long List of New Mandates Proposed for Minnesota Schools

All Quality Teachers

Career & College Readiness

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April 5, 2018

College Scholarship, Assistance for Native American Students

March 18, 2018

Changes Coming for College Entrance Exams

All Career & College Readiness

Student Opportunity Gaps

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April 20, 2018

Lawmakers Modify Proposed School Mandates

March 24, 2018

Minnesota Proposes New 5-Star Rating System for Schools

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

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