MREA is the only advocate exclusively for Greater Minnesota schools. Under the leadership of school board members, administrators, teachers and community members, MREA focuses on what puts first the education, growth, and development of learners to bring about our best possible future.
MREA serves school districts throughout the state through advocacy, professional development and networking.
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A grassroots organization, MREA was founded in 1985 by a group of school board members and administrators who believed that non-metro school districts needed a clearer voice in St. Paul and every student deserved a voice.
MREA focuses on delivering these key values to members:
- Provide a unified voice for administrators, school boards and teachers to support rural education.
- Promote networking and collaboration among Greater Minnesota school boards, administrators and teachers.
- Put the education, growth and development of learners first.
- Use technology as a key to a 21st Century education.
MREA is an inclusive member organization that includes school districts, education agencies, and community members. Become a Member. View a listing of MREA members.