August 27, 2020
Heading Back to School: A Round Up of State Guidance and Support
During a time of year usually marked by notebooks, pencils and crayons, K-12 schools and…
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Key resources to support your response and planning:
- Guide to Wrapping Up School Year
- Dear Greater Minnesota Teacher Video
- Examples of Distance Learning Plans from Greater Minnesota
- Distance Learning: Guide to Communicating with Families
- Distance Learning: Putting It All Together
- Internet Access Guide and Resources for Students
- Videos from Rural Schools on Distance Learning
Stay connected with the latest updates on Twitter: @MREAvoice
Latest News & Resources
August 19, 2020
New Guidance on Child Care, Early Education and Assessing Learning
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) released new guidance for schools on school-aged child care,…
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August 14, 2020
Impact of $250 million in COVID-19 Relief Funds for Schools
The Minnesota Department of Education released how the $250 million new COVID-19 funding will impact…
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August 11, 2020
School Communications on Safe Learning Plans
Minnesota's E-12 school leaders have been actively planning for a series of scenarios with in-person,…
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August 10, 2020
Transporting Non-Public & Charter Students
Minnesota K-12 public schools received updated guidance on how to handle providing transportation for students…
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August 10, 2020
New Guidance on Direct Support Services for Students
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) provided additional guidance…
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August 1, 2020
Federal COVID-19 Funds: What’s Included for Schools
Republicans and Democrats continue negotiations over the next federal coronavirus relief package that could bring…
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July 30, 2020
$250 Million Provided to Support Reopening of Minnesota’s K-12 Schools
As part of the Safe Learning Plan announced Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz is making an…
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July 30, 2020
Governor Provides Localized, Data-Driven School Reopening Plan
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced today the plan for reopening the state’s K-12 public schools…
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July 22, 2020
Masks Mandated for Minnesota Schools
Gov. Tim Walz announced a statewide mandate on Wednesday requiring Minnesotans to wear face masks…
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Quick Links
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Minnesota Department of Health
- General Information & Updates
- Guidance for Schools
- COVID-19 Hotline: 651-201-3920
Executive Orders – Minnesota
Federal Response
- Federal Stimulus Package (Schools)
- CARE Act Summary Unemployment Insurance
- FMLA Changes
Minnesota Department of Education
National Association of School Psychologists