Minnesota parents and educators – some of whom are deeply frustrated about obstacles being created for students who want to take dual-credit courses – are meeting 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 5 in St. Paul. Register to attend. The free meeting, co-sponsored by 25 education, community and business groups, will bring together people seeking ways to overcome resistance and … Read More
Springfield Students Increase ACT Scores
Springfield High School seniors who took the ACT test as juniors last spring increased their scores in all four areas of the popular U.S. college admissions test. The second time they took the test in the spring they averaged a composite score of 22.6, 2.6 points higher than the national ACT average. The ACT, originally an abbreviation of American College Testing, … Read More
Last Chance to Register for MREA Conference
MREA’s 2016 Annual Conference “Making Teaching Matter” is just three weeks away. This week is the last chance to register before procrastinator rates kick in November 1 and registrants pay a late fee when registering. Top Reasons to Register Be part of MREA’s signature annual gathering of 350 education professionals to share knowledge, gather resources, and network. Choose from more than 35 … Read More
New Developments in Concurrent Enrollment Change
MREA applauds Minnesota State for advocating with HLC on the scope of the extension deadline. Minnesota State announced last week in a memo to college presidents that it had engaged with senior HCL staff on the status of teachers who are added to concurrent enrollment agreements after the extension application deadline of Dec. 15, 2016 and prior to the end of the … Read More
A School Video Program Worthy of Replication
There’s a good chance this could go viral. After recognizing a trend in video consumption, leaders at Little Falls Community Schools implemented a program that produced over 250 newscasts and 100 events in the last year. Students, faculty, parents and community members now enjoy high-quality, well-produced events and news from the entire school district. This innovation, collaboration and widespread adoption earned … Read More
MREA Announces 2016 Profiles of Excellence
MREA announced today the 2016 Profiles of Excellence Award recipients honoring the best practices and programs in schools in Greater Minnesota. Little Falls Community Schools received the 2016 Exemplary Award for its Flyer Media Productions video program. Deer River Public Schools earned the 2016 Honorable Mention for its community-minded execution of its bond referendum. “These programs highlight the ingenuity and … Read More
HLC Confirms Meaning of Extension, Meeting Scheduled
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) confirmed Friday that its specific and restrictive definition of “extension” does not mean that colleges and high schools can continue “business-as-usual” beyond December 15, 2016 in regard to adding new teachers or courses. The extension applies only to dual credit faculty engaged as of the date of the institution’s extension filing, according to Steve Kauffman, Public … Read More
Conference Sessions to Address Student Success
As we move through today’s educational evolution, how can you best plan the path of changes needed for your students’ success? Start by planning to attend MREA’s 2016 Annual Conference: Making Teaching Matter. Breakout session presenters will share how to improve opportunities for our students to succeed in their classrooms, schools, and lives. Making Teaching Matter will offer nearly 40 sessions in total and provide ample networking and … Read More
MDE Hosting Meetings on ESSA, State Plan
The Minnesota Department of Education will host regional meetings throughout the state to discuss the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Commissioner Brenda Cassellius and staff want to learn and hear thoughts about ESSA and the vision so far for Minnesota’s state plan. ESSA, the nation’s latest pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education law, was signed into law in December 2015. It’s the newest version … Read More
State Decisions Put Concurrent Enrollment At Risk
Concurrent enrollment programs across Minnesota are at grave risk due to three recent decisions made by Minnesota State, formerly known as MnSCU. Those decisions came without input from the Minnesota school districts that offer concurrent enrollment programs to students. Maintaining this dual credit option for students will require teachers, administrators, school board members, parents and other education advocates to raise … Read More