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MREA provides these events of interest as a value our members. All listings are educational in nature, designed for Greater Minnesota school leaders. Events must reinforce our mission of advocating for Greater Minnesota students and schools and address key issues of access and opportunity.

To get your event listed, email to info@mreavoice.org with a link to more information and registration. This benefit is available to MREA members only for programs provided by them.

Featured Events

The Anxious Generation: Implications for School Leaders Learning Series

The Anxious Generation (2024), by Jonathan Haidt, is a book exploring the connection between declining adolescent mental health and the rise of screens and social media. The purpose of this MDE 4-session training series is for school leaders to learn about and discuss the information presented in The Anxious Generation and utilize the learning in their leadership practice. Participants are not required to purchase or read the book as a part of the series. Any Minnesota school leader K-12 is welcome to participate. Register here.

    March


    (4) Supporting Student Engagement in Arts Classes (Online) Learn more

    (11-14) Basic School Resource Office Training (Buffal0) Learn more

    (13) MN ProStart Invitational Learn more

    (17, 31) (10, 24) The Anxious Generation: Implications for School Leaders Learning Series (Online) See above to register.

    (28-30) FCCLA State Conference Learn more

    (30-Apr 1) MN HOSA State Leadership Conference (St. Cloud) Learn more

    April


    (8-9) School Safety Conference (Duluth) Registration pending

    (15 Native Authors & Artists Series (Golden Valley) Learn more

    (25) FACS to the Max Workshop (Mankato) Learn more

    May


    (15) Restorative Practices Overview Workshop (Twin Cities) Learn more.

    June


    (12) World Languages Education 101 for School Leaders (Online) Learn more

    (23-26) 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference (Minneapolis) Learn more

    (23-26) Restorative Practices Training (Roseville, Bemidji, Cloquet) Contact Office of American Indian Education

    July


    Registration opens for MREA Greater Education Summit Learn more

    August


    (12-15) Basic School Resource Office Training (Bemidji) Register

    (15) Early Bird registration discount ends for MREA’s Greater Education Summit Learn more

    September


    Check back next summer!

    October


    (1-31) Farm to School Month Learn more

    (TBD) MREA Fall Member Meetings (online) Learn more

    (TBD) MREA Board Meeting

    (13-15) National Forum to Advance Rural Education (Salt Lake City, UT) Learn more.

    (16) MEA Conference (St. Paul) Learn more

    November


    (16) MREA Awards Dinner & Celebration (Brainerd)

    (16-18) MREA Greater Education Summit (Brainerd) Learn more.

    (TBD) MREA Get Ready | Truth-in-Taxation Webinar

    December


    (TBD) MREA 2025 Annual Member Meeting (Online)

    (31) MREA Board Elections Close @ 11:45 pm

    January


    (20) Northwest Regional Staff Development Day (online) Learn more

    (23) Explore the Transformative Power of Persona Dolls (Online) Learn more

    (28) MREA Advocacy Briefings begin (Online) Check Insider Brief for details

    (28) Strengthening Staff Connections: A New Approach to Engagement and Retention (Online) Register

    (30) Restorative Practices Overview Workshop (Online) Learn more

    February


    (1) Minnesota Dance Summit (Golden Valley) Learn more

    (5) College Credit in High School Info Session (Online) Learn more

    (7, 14, 21, 29) Ready Set FAFSA! See description and link above

    (10, 24) The Anxious Generation: Implications for School Leaders Learning Series (Online) See above to register.

    (13) From Scarcity to Access: Cultural Implications of Poverty Trauma (Online) Learn more

    (13) Bethel University Education Info Session (Online) Learn more

    (13-15) Minnesota Music Educators Association Midwinter Convention (Minneapolis) Learn more

    (20) World Languages Education 101 for School Leaders (Online) Learn more

    (23-24) MAFCS Annual Conference (Hastings) Learn more

    (various) Restorative Practices Circle Training Learn more