MREA hosted the 2015 Annual Conference on Great Beginnings: When Learning Starts Early, Inspires and Applies from Nov. 15-17 at Cragun’s on the Lake in Brainerd. We share the electronic versions of the presentations and resources we received from featured speakers, general sessions and breakouts here. Featured Speakers Building Strong Foundations for Early Student Success Economics of Investing in Early … Read More
Complete 2015 Conference Evaluation
Please take a few moments to tell us about your experience with the 2015 Annual Conference. Attendees The evaluation is designed so you can fill it out in multiple sessions. Each time you click on the link below you can select the day — Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday — that you want to evaluate to help you provide feedback while … Read More
MREA Prepares for 2016 Legislative Session
MREA traveled the state through the fall and heard from Greater Minnesota schools. Now it’s time to focus our collective voice on behalf of rural students as the 2016 legislative session approaches. The MREA Board of directors recommends the following platform for member approval at the annual meeting at the 2015 MREA Annual Conference on Nov. 17. View the proposed platform. The proposed platform focuses … Read More
21 Candidates Vying for MREA Board
Twenty-one individuals are vying for six open positions on MREA’s 2016 Board of Directors. All four membership zones will have at least one open position as of Jan. 1, 2016. View a list of the candidates for each of the zones below and read their election statements. Candidates will introduce themselves to MREA membership at the Annual Meeting on Nov. 17. … Read More
Join Colleagues at MREA Annual Meeting
The MREA Board of Directors invites all members to the 2015 Annual Meeting: MREA 2015 Annual Meeting Tuesday, November 17 10:15-11:00 am Event Center, Cragun’s Resort Brainerd, Minnesota View Agenda View 2014 Annual Meeting Minutes View Proposed By-Laws Amendment View Recommended 2016 Legislative Platform View Candidate Statements for 2016 Board of Directors MREA members registered for MREA’s 2015 Annual Conference (entire conference) are automatically registered for the Annual Meeting. Please … Read More
Education, Indian Community Reps Sought for State Boards
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon has released the November 2015 notice of vacancies for state boards, councils and committees. Rural voices need to be present and heard, and MREA members are encouraged to apply and serve. The following committees in particular need teachers, parents, other education and special education representatives, and American Indian community representatives: Advisory Committee: Blind … Read More
2016 Board Candidates, North Zone
The following individuals have applied for one open School Board Representative position for the North Zone on the 2016 MREA Board of Directors. To qualify, they must serve on a school board for an MREA member district. School Board Representative Karen Christianson Mesabi East, School Board Member Serving on the MREA Board is a way to continue advocating for rural schools … Read More
2016 Board Candidates, South Zone
The following individuals have applied for two open positions — Teacher and Administrator — for the South Zone on the 2016 MREA Board of Directors. To qualify, they must be a teacher or administrator (superintendent, principal. teaching and learning director, etc.) for an MREA member district in the South Zone. Teacher Representative Lee Carlson St. James, Teacher Serving on the board for … Read More
2016 Board Candidates, South Central Zone
The following individuals have applied for the open position of At-Large Representative for the South Central Zone on the 2016 MREA Board of Directors. To qualify, they must be a resident or staff of an MREA member district in the South Central Zone. At-Large Representative Douglas Brands Worthington, Teacher I am currently in my 17th year of teaching high school math. I have been … Read More
2016 Board Vacancies, North Central Zone
The following individuals have applied for two open positions — Administrator and Teacher — for the North Central Zone on the 2016 MREA Board of Directors. To qualify, they must serve as an administrator (superintendent, principal, curriculum director, etc.) or a teacher for an MREA member district. School Administrator Representative Lance Bagstad Park Rapids, Superintendent I am currently the superintendent of … Read More