July 25, 2021
Online and Blended Learning Options for 2021-22
Online and Blended Learning Options for 2021-22 MDE identifies thresholds for blended and in-person learning…
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March 26, 2021
Senate Floor Passes Four Bills on Education Policy
Four education-related bills were debated and passed by the full Senate this past week. They…
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March 19, 2021
Governor Releases Supplemental Budget to Help Schools
Gov. Tim Walz's initial budget plan put $26 million toward addressing the pandemic enrollment losses schools…
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March 17, 2021
Map Shows Impact of School Relief for Enrollment Losses
MREA released a map today showing the impact of the proposed one-time financial relief for…
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March 12, 2021
Gov. Walz Significantly Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions; Enables Large Events
Gov. Tim Walz announced the significant loosening of restrictions on Friday in response to a…
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March 7, 2021
First Bill Deadline Brings Activity in House
The House Education Policy Committee is expected to roll-out an omnibus education policy bill this…
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February 26, 2021
Equity in Education Conversations in Senate
Continuing the conversation on equity in education, the Senate heard bills aimed at diversifying and supporting…
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February 20, 2021
Screen Time, Safe Schools Revenue Focus in Senate
Screen time, mental health and the wellbeing of students became the focus of Minnesota Senators…
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February 17, 2021
Gov. Walz Announces Middle, High School Students May Return to Buildings
Gov. Tim Walz announced plans today to have middle and high school students return to…
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February 10, 2021
K-12 Students Need to Take MCAs in Person
Minnesota students will need to take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments, commonly known as the MCAs,…
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February 5, 2021
Legislators Discuss Economic Disparities, Transportation, Distance Learning Support
Minnesota legislators in the House and Senate heard from educators in the state on a…
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January 30, 2021
Lawmakers Focus on Racial Inequities, COVID-19 Recovery, More for Schools
The Education committees in the Minnesota House and Senate spent their first weeks of the…
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