March 29, 2015
Support School Trust Land Transfer
MREA calls on members this week to support the school land trust transfer within the…
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March 29, 2015
Setting the Education Budget Target
With the second bill deadline behind them, Minnesota legislators left St. Paul on Friday for…
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March 28, 2015
A Push for Increased Phy Ed
A bill that would direct the Minnesota Department of Education to adopt statewide physical education standards…
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March 27, 2015
Seasonal Rec Bill Heard in Senate
Rural school leaders testified last week on a bill that would help rural schools collect…
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March 27, 2015
Student Loan Forgiveness for Rural Teachers
A silent teacher crisis is at work in schools across Minnesota with rising teacher shortages…
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March 22, 2015
Governor Dayton: A Legacy of Early Learning
If there was a remaining doubt in your mind about the Governor’s seriousness toward expanding…
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March 22, 2015
Omnibus Education Policy Bills Advance
The Senate E12 Committee dug the Senate’s omnibus education bill, SF1495, last week. Along with several other…
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March 22, 2015
Raise Voice on School Calendar Flexibility
With the late start to school next September, many local school districts have requested flexibility…
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March 22, 2015
Districts to Receive New AMI Education Funding
Governor Dayton dedicated a total of $14.8 million in his supplemental budget for new American Indian…
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March 20, 2015
Governor Calls for Every Child in Preschool
ST. PAUL, MN – Minnesota could be among the first states in the country to…
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March 18, 2015
School Readiness Programs Get Results
An array of research shows that providing students from low-income families the opportunity to attend…
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March 18, 2015
LOR Equalization Leaves Out Poorest Districts
The equalization of Local Optional Revenue does not reach some of the poorest school districts…
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