MREA released a 2016 Issue Report detailing the key issues facing schools in Greater Minnesota. In this report, MREA provides data on where we stand and poses considerations for the future of education in Minnesota.

This report highlights these key needs and opportunities for consideration for the 2017 Minnesota Legislative Session:

  • Rising early learning needs and attention
  • Pathways to meeting student needs across the state through operating and facility funding
  • Difficulty attracting and retaining quality teachers
  • Filling gaps for students in small schools

View the 2016 Issue Report.

More Resources

View more detailed information on each of the key issues: