May 2017 Archives

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May 31, 2017

Governor Signs Tax, E-12 Bills with Key Education Provisions

Gov. Mark Dayton signed the nine budget and tax bills, including the E-12 bill, the legislature presented…

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May 30, 2017

Budget Bills Await Action by Governor

After adjourning the special legislative session late last Thursday night, the Minnesota Legislature presented Gov.…

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Funding Student Needs 一 Featured

May 29, 2017

National Rural Education Priorities Set

The National Rural Education Advocacy Coalition (NREAC) identified the following major federal advocacy priorities: Preserve…

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May 29, 2017

President Trump’s Budget Cuts Education Funding By 12%

Students of all ages, from preschool and elementary through high school and college, will be…

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May 29, 2017

Secure Rural Schools in Danger of Losing Funding

A number of northern MREA member districts with Federal Forest land are in danger of…

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Other Rural News

May 29, 2017

Apply for REAP-SRSA Funds in June; Assistance Provided

The deadline to apply for two Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) programs is June 30.…

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May 26, 2017

E-12, Tax Bills Pass, On to Governor

Early this morning the Minnesota Legislature adjourned their Special Session Sine Die having passed the…

Dawn Zimmerman

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May 25, 2017

Special Session Goes Extra Innings

The Minnesota Legislature adjourned late Wednesday with plans to return Thursday at noon to complete…

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Other Rural News

May 24, 2017

One-Minute Summary: House Passes E-12, Tax Bills

View One Minute Summary. Updated as of 8:30 am on May 24, 2017

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May 24, 2017

House Passes E-12, Tax Bills

The Minnesota House of Representatives passed the E-12 and Tax bills early this morning and…

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May 23, 2017

Special Session Called; Resumes Today

Gov. Mark Dayton called a special session following the adjournment of this legislative session and…

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一 Awards

May 22, 2017

Minnesota Teacher Nominated for National Honor

Chris Dobis, a 2016 MREA Educator of Excellence, has been nominated for the National Rural…

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