There’s still time to register for MREA’s 2015 Annual Conference, but do it soon — procrastinator rates kick in Sunday. Starting November 1, registrants will pay a late fee to register for the conference. In just three weeks, more than 350 education professionals from across Minnesota will gather at Cragun’s Resort for Great Beginnings: When Learning Starts Early, Inspires and Applies. The event is three days of … Read More
MDE Hosts Early Learning Listening Sessions
The Minnesota Department of Education, in partnership with the Minnesota Initiative Foundations and Minnesota’s Future, is holding regional community listening sessions to learn how they can be more effective in linking policies, programs and practices to ensure every child in Minnesota has a high-quality early education. Information and themes that arise will be shared with the Minnesota Departments of Education, … Read More
MREA To Host Virtual Meetings on 3 Key Issues
MREA will host a series of “on-point” virtual meetings in the next few weeks to gain feedback on specific issues currently impacting our Greater Minnesota schools: early learning, teacher shortages, and school bond debt. Member feedback from the meetings will form the basis to build MREA’s Legislative Platform for the 2016 legislative session. Teachers, board members, and administrators are encouraged to participate. … Read More
Discount Still Available for Team Conference Registrations
In less than 3 months, education professionals and allies will gather for MREA’s 2015 Annual Conference, which is Minnesota’s only educational conference bringing together teachers, principals, superintendents, board members and other administrators. Member discounts are still available for teams of 3 individuals from the same organization — $180 team savings off individual registrations. MREA’s largest gathering of the year, this year’s Annual … Read More
Conference Breakouts Promise Practical Ideas
MREA announced today the breakout sessions for the 2015 Annual Conference. The 30 sessions feature experts from inside and outside the classroom, providing practical insight and ideas on everything from early learning and career readiness to parent engagement and professional development. Great Beginnings: When Learning Starts Early, Inspires and Applies offers plenty of networking and development opportunities for a diverse audience of teachers, administrators, … Read More
Share Voice at Area Meetings
MREA invites all its members to attend an Area Meeting this August and September to share their voice on issues important to their school district. Area Meetings start Tuesday in Walker and Wednesday in Virginia. Every fall MREA’s advocacy staff hits the road to gather input from MREA members. We review outcomes from the last legislative session, preview upcoming issues, and help members understand how their districts are impacted. Check out … Read More
Early Learning
MREA has long supported early learning and it is among the top issues for the 2016 legislative session. A 2003 report from Art Rolnick of the Federal Reserve Bank changed the debate over the value of early childhood education. It estimates that dollars invested in high-quality preschool education for disadvantaged kids paid an inflation-adjusted 16 percent return. View a brief … Read More
MREA Hosts Area Meetings on Key Topics
MREA will host 10 Area Meetings this fall to gather input on the issues that matter most to Greater Minnesota schools. Information from these meetings will be used to build MREA’s platform for the 2016 legislative session. The 2015 Area Meetings will be held in August and September at schools across the state, from Blue Earth to Thief River Falls. Teachers, … Read More
Early Bird Workshops Announced for Annual Conference
The five early bird sessions offered at the 2015 MREA Annual Conference features timely education and dialogues on everything from early learning standards and teacher job satisfaction to engaging students with technology and American Indian education. Learn more about each session below. Great Beginnings: When Learning Starts Early, Inspires and Applies kicks off Nov. 15 with 90-minute workshops that give participants a deeper understanding … Read More
Conference Early Bird Discount Extended to Friday
The Early Bird conference registration discount for MREA’s 2015 Annual Conference has been extended through Friday, August 7. Save with Early Bird Registration MREA members can register a team of 3 individuals from the same organization for Great Beginnings: When Learning Starts Early, Inspires and Applies, for only $495. This is a $150 savings off the regular team registration rate. The team rate after Friday will … Read More