March 16, 2018
Governor’s Budget Gives Major Nod to E-12 Programs
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton on Friday released a supplemental budget plan that would leave his…
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February 12, 2018
MREA Identifies Key Education Issues for 2018 Legislative Session
MREA identifies key education issues to advocate for during the 2018 legislative session that begins…
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November 5, 2017
Jump Start to School Readiness and Teacher Needs Top Legislative Priorities
Giving early learners in Minnesota a jump start and more effectively supporting teachers across Greater…
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August 6, 2017
School Readiness Plus Districts Announced
Thirty Greater Minnesota school districts will receive new, one-time funding for school-based pre-kindergarten and School Readiness…
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June 23, 2017
Impact of the Legislative Session At a Glance
Under the leadership of school board members, administrators, teachers and community members, MREA focuses on…
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May 23, 2017
Special Session Called; Resumes Today
Gov. Mark Dayton called a special session following the adjournment of this legislative session and…
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May 21, 2017
Where the E-12 Bill Stands with Hours Left
As of 9pm Sunday night, there was no ‘global budget’ agreement between the Minnesota Gov.…
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May 3, 2017
Inside the E-12 Conference Report for 2017
The E-12 Conference Report, released late Tuesday by Minnesota legislators, calls for $303 million in…
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April 22, 2017
Who Benefits from Voluntary Pre-K?
Applications for Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) continue to grow, particularly in rural Minnesota. GOP majorities are reluctant…
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April 9, 2017
Where the E-12 Plan Stands Going into Break
After an intense month of cobbling together and passing omnibus budget bills, Minnesota legislators left the…
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April 5, 2017
Minnesota E-12 Proposals, Impact at a Glance
Now Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, the House of Representatives and the Senate have staked out…
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March 28, 2017
Governor Calls for Investment in Voluntary Pre-K
MREA supports Governor Mark Dayton's call on Tuesday for a $175 million investment to offer…
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