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
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
Early Learning Listening Sessions Coming Near You
The Minnesota Department of Education, in partnership with the Minnesota Initiative Foundations and Minnesota’s Future, is holding regional community listening sessions across the state this November. The aim is to learn how the state can be more effective in linking policies, programs and practices to ensure every child in Minnesota has a high-quality early education. Learn more or register. The key questions … Read More
Plan to Attend MREA Annual Meeting
MREA will host its 2015 Annual Meeting for school district, associate and individual members on Nov. 17 in conjunction with the 2015 Annual Conference. MREA 2015 Annual Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17 9:00 am Event Center, Cragun’s Resort Brainerd, Minnesota Members will vote on the Board-recommended 2016 Legislative Platform and any proposed By-Laws changes. They will also hear from candidates running … Read More
Conference Procrastinator Rates Start Sunday
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
Limited Spots Available for Conference Registration
Time is running out to register for MREA’s Annual Conference Nov. 15-17 at Cragun’s Resort. Register for Limited Remaining Spots A limited number of spots are still available for Great Beginnings: When Learning Starts Early, Inspires and Applies. Register now before it’s too late or before procrastinator rates kick in. The conference starts on a weekend so participants can arrive late … Read More
Voices and Views on Concurrent Enrollment
Inside Higher Ed Article (October 20, 2015) Sen. Franken’s Letter to Higher Learning Commission Grand Forks Herald Editorial Star Tribune Article Watchdog.com Article Minnesota Senator Carla Nelson’s Letter in Rochester Post-Bulletin Education Week Article (October 1, 2015) Education Week Article (October 13, 2015) MREA Executive Director Fred Nolan’s Letter to Star Tribune Center for School Change Joe Nathan’s Opinion Editorial Joe Nathan: College … Read More
Editorial Urges Substantive Investment in AMI Students
Pointing out that Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton’s proposed $20M investment in Minnesota’s students who are American Indian would go far to address educational opportunities, an editorial in today’s StarTribune urges the Minnesota Legislature to make a substantive investment in the education of these students. “Minnesota lawmakers must not squander the opportunity at hand to take a serious run at improving the state’s still dismal education … Read More