April 13, 2025
House, Senate Diverge on Education Funding
Last Week in Summary Last week was the third bill deadline at the state legislature.…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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March 29, 2025
Mastering AI: Quick Tips for Effective Use
The use of Artificial Intelligence is growing rapidly. Do you feel left out? Do you…
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March 29, 2025
Legislative Highlights and Budget Battles
Last Week in Summary Legislative work continues as the first two bill deadlines draw near…
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March 23, 2025
Walz Unveils Budget Cuts in Revised Budget
Governor Tim Walz released his revised budget for the next biennium on Friday. The revised…
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March 23, 2025
Education Funding, Partisan Shifts, and Tight Timelines Define Week Ten
Last Week in Summary Week ten of session started with a reorganized House as DFL…
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March 16, 2025
Minnesota House, Senate Focus on Education Funding and Bipartisan Solutions
Last Week in Summary The power dynamic has once again shifted in the House, hopefully…
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