September 10, 2020
MREA Elevates Educators for 35 Years
Since its inception, MREA has made elevating the work of Greater Minnesota educators its mission.…
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June 21, 2020
Nolan Leaves Lasting Legacy for Greater Minnesota
MREA celebrates the impact and legacy of Dr. Fred Nolan as he retires as executive…
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May 16, 2020
35 Years of Legislative Advances for Students
The 2020 Minnesota Legislative Session was unlike any other as COVID-19 closed down traditional Capitol…
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February 20, 2020
Closing the Funding Gap for Students
When MREA first formed in 1985, there was a significant gap in funding between what…
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January 17, 2020
Creating a Unified Voice for Rural Schools
What if rural schools had a unified voice at the State Capitol? That single question…
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January 2, 2020
Balken Starts MREA, Serves as First Director
In 1985, DuWayne Balken, director of the West Central Educational Service Cooperative, convened 14 education…
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January 1, 2020
A Look at Key Milestones in MREA’s History
For 35 years, MREA has brought a unified voice to rural education and been a…
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