April 2025 Archives

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April 27, 2025

Debate Intensifies Over Education Reforms

Last Week in Summary Last week saw the legislature return to business after their Easter/Passover…

Kayla Schoenberg

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April 27, 2025

Building Partnerships to Build Teacher Capacity

The stress and pressure of filling teaching vacancies is a real struggle, a challenge that…

Kayla Schoenberg

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April 20, 2025

Chasing Green Lights: A Rural Teacher’s Journey

As the voice for Greater Minnesota Education, MREA works to elevate the teaching profession and…

Kayla Schoenberg

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April 13, 2025

House, Senate Diverge on Education Funding

Last Week in Summary Last week was the third bill deadline at the state legislature.…

Kayla Schoenberg

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April 13, 2025

Defending the Historic Part of Historic Funding

Securing funding through the state’s budget process is an uphill climb, even for a service…

Kayla Schoenberg

Other Rural News

April 6, 2025

A Tap on the Shoulder: Becoming a Teacher

Paraprofessionals are a valuable yet often underutilized resource in addressing teacher shortages across Greater Minnesota.…

Kayla Schoenberg

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April 6, 2025

Seasonal Recreation Legislation – A Greater MN Issue

Seasonal & Recreational Tax Base Replacement Aid: SF 1197/HF 1161 MREA members impacted by this…

Kayla Schoenberg

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April 6, 2025

Pension Commission Set to Review TRA Legislation

The Pension Commission will hear TRA related bills Tuesday evening. MREA has joined other education…

Kayla Schoenberg

Other Rural News

April 6, 2025

Vosen Departs MREA After 12 Years of Impact

After twelve years of dedicated service, Diane Vosen bids farewell to the Minnesota Rural Education…

Kayla Schoenberg

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April 6, 2025

Education Bills in Focus: Weekly Review

Last Week in Summary Last Friday was the deadline for lawmakers to move their policy…

Kayla Schoenberg