January 18, 2019
Education Hearings Begin in Minnesota House
The House Education Finance and Policy Committees held their initial hearings this week where members…
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December 14, 2018
Update on ESSA, Nutrition and Other Federal Moves
Here's a look at the key education issues being discussed on the federal level and…
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December 14, 2018
Federal Lawmakers Yet to Agree to Spending Plan
The countdown is on to Dec. 21 and the current FY ’19 budget deadline. You…
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October 5, 2018
Map Shows New School Safety Grants
A total of 204 school districts and 69 charters, cooperatives and state academies applied and…
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September 29, 2018
Inflation Outpaces State Aid for Minnesota Schools
Both rural and metro school districts in Minnesota have lost buying power with state aid…
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September 28, 2018
Small Town and Regional Vitality Investment Act Introduced
Congressman Tim Walz introduced the Small Town and Regional Vitality Investment Act to provide federal funding to…
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September 23, 2018
Nov. 6 Marks Key Date for 45 School Districts in Minnesota
The Nov. 6 election will be a key for 45 rural school districts in Minnesota.…
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September 12, 2018
School Funding Trends for 2018-19
Minnesota schools face a decline in state funding while seeking to meet the growing needs…
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August 3, 2018
Your Voice in the Primary Election & Beyond
Minnesota’s election season is well underway and the Aug. 14 primary election is just over…
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June 16, 2018
Minnesota Map Released on School Operating Referendum Revenue
MREA released a map today showing the statewide dependence of school districts on Local Optional…
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June 16, 2018
Federal School Safety Funds Reserved for Rural Schools
To assist schools with mental health training and threat assessment and reporting, the Federal STOP School Violence…
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June 15, 2018
Minnesota Map Shows Wider Funding Gap Between Schools
MREA released a map today showing the increasing rural-metro disparity in local Referendum Market Value…
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