January 18, 2021
State Announces Initial Vaccine Plan with E-12 Schools
Minnesota E-12 school leaders are taking action today on a statewide community COVID-19 vaccine program that…
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January 15, 2021
Minnesota Schools to Receive Additional ESSER Funds
Minnesota will receive about $588 million in emergency funding for school from the latest federal…
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January 15, 2021
House DFL Announces Top Priorities
DFL leaders in the Minnesota House announced last week five priority bills they want to…
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January 14, 2021
Minnesota Schools to Prepare for Rural Achievement Grants
The annual application for the Small, Rural School Achievement (SRSA) grant will open February to…
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January 9, 2021
Issues to Watch as Legislative Session Begins
There are a few potential E-12 issues to watch as the Minnesota Legislature starts this…
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January 8, 2021
Leaders Named, E-12 Hearing Held as Session Begins
The first week of Minnesota's Legislative Session saw the usual slow, ceremonial start with key…
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January 7, 2021
New Health Guidelines for School Sports & Activities
As winter sporting activities resume in the midst of COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health…
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December 28, 2020
School Guidance on Masks, Sports for January
Minnesota officials updated guidance for the state's E-12 schools to prepare for athletics and in-person…
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December 21, 2020
Minnesota Clarifies New Guidance to Schools
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) provided clarity and responded to questions related to Gov.…
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December 16, 2020
Gov. Walz Outlines Plan to Allow All Elementary Students to Return to In-Person Learning
Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday a focus for schools to allow elementary schools to transition…
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December 15, 2020
Legislature Passes Business Relief Package
With COVID-19 cases spiking and a new round of government ordered business closures, the legislature …
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December 6, 2020
MREA Members Identify Key Legislative Issues for Schools
MREA set the legislative platform identifying the key issues for E-12 students across Greater Minnesota.…
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