The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation and edX today announced a scholarship challenge for advanced middle school students. Every eligible seventh grade student who successfully completes one of the five selected edX courses will secure a semi-finalist position in the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program. The Young Scholars Program, a selective pre-college scholarship for high-performing middle school students … Read More
Participate in NREA Foundation Essay Contest
The NREA Foundation invites you to participate in the Essay Contest. This year contestants participate in three divisions: elementary, middle/junior high, and high school. Grades 3-8 may participate in a written essay contest using the provided prompt and rubric. Grades 9-12 may participate in a video essay contest using the provided prompt and rubric. The winner in the elementary division receives … Read More
Dr. Mills Named MREA Board President
MREA welcomes Dr. Chris Mills as president of the Board of Directors. He has been elected by the board to serve a one-year term and help lead MREA’s efforts as the voice of education in Greater Minnesota. Dr. Mills currently serves as the superintendent of schools and elementary principal for Stephen/Argyle Central. We recently sat down with Dr. Mills to learn more about … Read More
MREA Members Selected for All-State Board
Congratulations to these school board directors from MREA member schools who have been selected for the 2015 Minnesota School Board Association’s All-State School Board: Kris Abrahamson, Rockford Area Mary Eckhardt, Blue Earth Area Bernard Siebenaler, St. Charles Bill Tomhave, Moorhead Area MSBA will also recognize MREA member schools Dover-Eyota and St. Louis County school districts with the District Award of Distinction. This award is bestowed to … Read More
State Legislature: Open for the People’s Business
By Sam Walseth, MREA Director of Legislative Affairs The 2015 session is officially underway. While the odd-numbered year, budget-setting session starts off slowly, it will pick up steam and go by very quickly. The legislature will be dividing up limited pots of money before we know it. View the first set of bills introduced in the House and the Senate. … Read More
Vacancies Announced for State Boards
The Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State this week released the January 2015 notice of vacancies for various state boards, councils and committees. Minnesotans are encouraged to apply and serve in demonstration of public service. Application forms are available online and must be submitted by January 27, 2015, to be assured of full consideration by the appointing authority. Current education-related vacancies … Read More
MREA Announces Board Candidates
Nine candidates have applied for six open positions on the 2014 MREA Board of Directors. MREA sent ballots last week to all eligible voting members. This year each zone has at least one position that will open in 2014. Ballots were sent specific to a member’s zone and included only candidates vying for vacant positions in that district. The candidates … Read More
MREA Presents Awards to Schools, Leaders
MREA recognized innovative programs and leaders serving Greater Minnesota with its annual Profile of Excellence Awards and Distinguished Service Awards. MREA honored St. James Public Schools and Windom Area Public Schools with Profile of Excellence Exemplary Program Awards. Pine River-Backus Public Schools and Pipestone Area Schools received Honorable Mentions. The Profile of Excellence Awards recognize compelling practices at any level of … Read More
Election Results for MREA Members
Congratulations to the member districts whose voters approved operating referendum and bond questions last week, and empathy and sympathy to those whose voters did not. We all have been on both sides the Wednesday after an election. 22 member districts voters approved operating referendums last Tuesday of the 26 who put questions to the voters. 86% of member operating referendum questions passed. … Read More
Three State Board Openings
The Board of Teaching and the Board of School Administrators have open positions Nominations are due by Nov. 26. Please nominate an individual today to help bring the rural voice to these statewide boards. The Board of Teaching has an opening for a teacher. The Board of School Administrators has opening a Community Education Director and a Public Member, which … Read More