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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MREA changed the education and legislative landscapes when it formed to bring a unified voice for rural education.

 

2019-20 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
August 14, 2020

Impact of $250 million in COVID-19 Relief Funds for Schools

August 1, 2020

Federal COVID-19 Funds: What’s Included for Schools

All Funding Student Needs

Early Learning

Featured Posts
February 14, 2020

Legislature Picks Up Pace, Sets Policy Agenda Early

January 3, 2020

Congress Approves $1.4 Billion Education Funding Increase

All Early Learning

Facility Fallout

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July 20, 2020

Special Session Continues: School Levy Equalization

April 16, 2020

Some Rural Schools Proceed with Referendums

All Facility Fallout

Quality Teachers

Featured Posts
September 10, 2020

MREA Elevates Educators for 35 Years

July 15, 2020

Hearing Set for Proposed Changes to Teacher Preparation Rules

All Quality Teachers

Career & College Readiness

Featured Posts
August 12, 2020

MREA Schools Gain Key OnToCollege Resources

February 23, 2020

New State Science Requirements Proposed

All Career & College Readiness

Student Opportunity Gaps

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August 19, 2020

New Guidance on Child Care, Early Education and Assessing Learning

July 24, 2020

CDC Updates Guidelines for School Reopening

All Student Opportunity Gaps
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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

Sourcewell


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

Baird


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

Northland Securities


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

ICS


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

InGensa


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