March 31, 2017
When to Expect a E-12 Budget Plan
The Minnesota Legislature will continue fast-paced budget activity this week heading into a weeklong break…
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March 28, 2017
Governor Calls for Investment in Voluntary Pre-K
MREA supports Governor Mark Dayton's call on Tuesday for a $175 million investment to offer…
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March 28, 2017
Senate Announces Education Budget Proposal
The Minnesota Senate released on Monday it's education budget proposal for the next two years. The Senate…
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March 26, 2017
School District Special Election Changes Proposed
Changes to when and how school districts conduct bond levy elections are moving forward in…
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March 26, 2017
State Education Budget Battle Begins
The GOP legislative majorities are moving quickly to fill in the details of the budget…
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March 25, 2017
Federal Update on ESSA, Vouchers, More
As MREA prepares to send two superintendents to Washington, D.C., here's a look at what's…
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March 25, 2017
MREA Directors Head to Washington
Two members of MREA's Board of Directors will represent MREA during an upcoming trip to Washington, DC…
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March 19, 2017
Building an Early Learning System
After securing all day, every day kindergarten funding in his first term, Minnesota Gov. Mark…
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March 18, 2017
New Funding Targets Announced Friday
Both Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton and the Senate announced on Friday new funding targets for…
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March 18, 2017
Educators Testify in Support of New FAIR Program
Several education leaders testified Friday in support of a bill that would establish a new…
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March 17, 2017
House Approves New LIFO Legislation
The House of Representatives last week approved new Last In-First Out (LIFO) legislation that would require school…
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March 16, 2017
Senate Proposes 2% Increase on Basic Ed Formula
Senate leaders this past week recommended a 2 percent increase on the basic education funding…
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