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 2023 Legislative Session begins January 3. 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
December 7, 2022

November Budget Forecast Released 

November 23, 2022

Legislative Update – Education Leaders Emerge

All Funding Student Needs

Quality Teachers

Featured Posts
November 13, 2022

Educator of Excellence Jacob Johnson Leads by Example

November 13, 2022

MREA Honors Representative Marquart with Distinguished Service Award

All Quality Teachers

Student Opportunity Gaps

Featured Posts
November 4, 2021

Bond and Operating Referendum Results are In

October 31, 2021

2021 Innovation Program Awards Honorees Announced

All Student Opportunity Gaps
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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

Captivate Media


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

InGensa


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

Kraus-Anderson


… as an integrated development, construction, and real estate leasing and management enterprise, we bring an owner’s perspective to our work. Learn More
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Sourcewell


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

JLG Architects


…builds communities that thrive and environments that inspire. Learn More

ICS


…develops and implements comprehensive facilities plans using its tested stakeholder engagement process. Learn More

Baird


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

Northland Securities


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