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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New & Noteworthy

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
November 9, 2023

School Finance Inequities Increase After School Levy Elections 

August 31, 2023

Part V – American Indian Education Aid

All Funding Student Needs

MREA Updates

Featured Posts
November 20, 2023

MREA Members Invited to Annual Meeting

November 16, 2023

North Membership Zone: Board Candidates for 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
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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
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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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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
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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

Featured Members

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ICS


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Sourcewell


… partnering with education, government, and non-profits to boost student and community success. Learn More

InGensa


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

Captivate Media


… supports schools with award-winning video, motion graphics and graphic design. Learn More

Northland Securities


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

Hiller Commercial Floors


… at the cutting edge of school flooring needs and innovations available like school branding color fusions in carpet tile, non-wax LVT, Linoleum sheet and tile, and more. Learn More

Baird


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