Advocating for Greater Minnesota Education

MREA is the only organization advocating exclusively for Greater Minnesota education. With a record state budget surplus, the MREA 2023 Platform focuses on significant funding to help attract and retain the staff needed to meet growing student needs while minimizing disparities in education opportunities.

The 2024 Legislative Session begins February 12. MREA will host weekly Advocacy Briefings for MREA members to stay up to date on advocacy issues.

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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 make a difference.

Funding Student Needs

Featured Posts
March 17, 2024

Week 5: Closing Funding Gaps – Focus on Operating Levies

March 7, 2024

Week 4: Indihar Testifies for LTFM Revenue

All Funding Student Needs

MREA Updates

Featured Posts
March 5, 2024

Direct Admissions Minnesota Aims to Boost Confidence and College Enrollment

March 1, 2024

MREA Announces New Board Officers in 2024

All MREA Updates

Greater Education Summit

Featured Posts
November 12, 2023

Fergus Falls Prairie Science Program Wins Innovation Award

November 12, 2023

Kasson-Mantorville Nature-Based Kindergarten Experience Wins Innovation Award

All Greater Education Summit

Thank you to MREA for your leadership during this Distance Learning period. Your communication was outstanding. When massive amounts of information were flooding my email box, the MREA communication was clear and very appreciated!

Rachel UdstuenSuperintendent, Spring Grove Schools

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

There is a wealth of information which comes out of MREA, and I appreciate having an idea as to what is going on outside of the Twin Cities. I appreciate what MREA does, and the communication has been top-notch.

Bob TangenSpanish Teacher, Perham-Dent Schools

MREA does a remarkable job and is without a doubt my best source for legislative information and state educational information.

Dale HogieSuperintendent, West Central Area Schools