February 2020 Archives

Student Opportunity Gaps 一 HP Student Opportunity Gaps

February 28, 2020

Literacy Gap Among Focus of Minnesota Education Policy Proposals

Student literacy needs became the focus of Senate Education Policy this past week as leaders…

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Achievement & Assessment Student Opportunity Gaps 一 HP Student Opportunity Gaps

February 28, 2020

Education Policy Proposals: Science, Discipline, Lunch & More

Minnesota Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker presented the details of the Governor’s 55 page policy…

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Early Learning Funding Student Needs 一 Featured 一 HP Funding Student Needs

February 28, 2020

Legislature: Battle Lines Drawn

The 2020 legislative session is running on all cylinders with full committee agendas and legislative…

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Career and College Readiness 一 Featured 一 HP Career & College Readiness

February 23, 2020

New State Science Requirements Proposed

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) proposes changes to Earth Science Course Graduation Requirement and…

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MREA History Pivotal Moments 一 Featured

February 20, 2020

Closing the Funding Gap for Students

When MREA first formed in 1985, there was a significant gap in funding between what…

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Other Rural News

February 17, 2020

MREA Board Announces New Officers for 2020

The MREA Board of Directors recently elected officers for 2020 that will lead the organization's…

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Early Learning 一 Featured 一 HP Early Learning

February 14, 2020

Legislature Picks Up Pace, Sets Policy Agenda Early

The pace of the 2020 Legislative Session is already picking up, especially in the House…

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Quality Teachers Teacher Shortages 一 HP Quality Teachers

February 14, 2020

Grow Your Own Teachers Grant Opportunity

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has released the details for the Grow Your Own…

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Facility Fallout Quality Teachers Teacher Shortages 一 Featured 一 HP Facility Fallout

February 9, 2020

What to Expect as 2020 Legislative Session Begins

As the Minnesota Legislature prepares to convene for the 2020 Session on Tuesday, a key…

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Other Rural News

February 7, 2020

MREA Board Provides Feedback on Proposed Constitutional Amendment

The MREA Board appreciates Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Kashkari and retired Justice Page bringing attention…

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Quality Teachers Teacher Development Teacher Shortages 一 HP Quality Teachers

February 6, 2020

Apply for Teacher Mentorship and Retention Grant

The Teacher Mentorship & Retention Grant application form, request for proposals, and FAQ and are available on the…

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