May 21, 2017
Where the E-12 Bill Stands with Hours Left
As of 9pm Sunday night, there was no ‘global budget’ agreement between the Minnesota Gov.…
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May 3, 2017
Inside the E-12 Conference Report for 2017
The E-12 Conference Report, released late Tuesday by Minnesota legislators, calls for $303 million in…
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April 22, 2017
Who Benefits from Voluntary Pre-K?
Applications for Voluntary Pre-K (VPK) continue to grow, particularly in rural Minnesota. GOP majorities are reluctant…
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April 9, 2017
Where the E-12 Plan Stands Going into Break
After an intense month of cobbling together and passing omnibus budget bills, Minnesota legislators left the…
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April 5, 2017
Minnesota E-12 Proposals, Impact at a Glance
Now Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, the House of Representatives and the Senate have staked out…
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March 28, 2017
Governor Calls for Investment in Voluntary Pre-K
MREA supports Governor Mark Dayton's call on Tuesday for a $175 million investment to offer…
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March 26, 2017
State Education Budget Battle Begins
The GOP legislative majorities are moving quickly to fill in the details of the budget…
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March 19, 2017
Building an Early Learning System
After securing all day, every day kindergarten funding in his first term, Minnesota Gov. Mark…
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January 20, 2017
Committee Reviews Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program
The House Education Finance Committee members on Tuesday reviewed the implementation of the voluntary pre-kindergarten…
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January 8, 2017
Legislature Sets Priorities, Leadership for 2017
Since the GOP has taken control of the Senate and furthered its majority in the…
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January 6, 2017
New January Deadline for Voluntary Pre-K Programs
The application period for 2017-18 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten is open through January 30. Applications for new programs are…
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August 9, 2016
Voluntary Pre-K Funding Supports MREA Members
Forty-two MREA member districts will receive funding for the new Voluntary Pre-K starting this fall.…
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