May 16, 2016
TRA Sustainability Elusive in Final Days of Session
The Teacher’s Retirement Association (TRA) is seeking legislative action this session to close a $1.5…
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May 15, 2016
It’s Cram Time at the Capitol
It is the final week at the Capitol. The Legislature has until midnight on Sunday…
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May 15, 2016
Concurrent Enrollment Tested Experience Drafts Need Feedback
Both MnSCU and the University of Minnesota released for stakeholder comment draft frameworks for "Tested…
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May 13, 2016
Nominate and Share Best Programs
In Rockford, Marshall, and Perham, great things are happening with STEM, math, and students in…
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May 6, 2016
PBS Digital Innovator to Speak at MREA Conference
Kayla Delzer, recently named the North Dakota Lead Digital Innovator by PBS LearningMedia, will be the closing…
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May 6, 2016
Who’s an Educator of Excellence in Greater Minnesota?
Great educators do more than lead a classroom. They practice, innovate, and collaborate. MREA announced today…
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May 6, 2016
Voluntary PreK Funding: Calculate Program Impact
Voluntary PreKindergarten Funding is a top priority in education funding for Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton…
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May 6, 2016
Minnesota Conferees Names for Supplemental Budget Process
The House and Senate named members to serve on the supplemental budget conference committee. The…
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May 5, 2016
Presentations on Why Teacher Matters Sought for Conference
Why does teaching matter? How do you make a difference? MREA welcomes educators and education affiliates…
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May 5, 2016
School Report: Aid Down, Levies Up, Funding Flat
Per-pupil state aid to schools has fallen 10 percent and operating levies have increased dramatically…
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May 1, 2016
House Approves Extending Equity Revenue Increase to All Schools
The House Omnibus Education Bill extends the 25 percent increase in equity revenue to all…
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May 1, 2016
House, Senate Provide Broadband Funding, Approaches Differ
The House and Senate both approved broadband funding last week in their omnibus bill packages. As…
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