2024 MREA

Greater Education

Summit


NOVEMBER 17 – 19, 2024
CRAGUN’S RESORT | BRAINERD, MN

Registration opens in July.

Register for the Summit

Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote

Brittany Mauney
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monday

November 18, 8:30am

Thriving Together:
A New Vision for Public Education & Student Belonging

Legislative Keynote

Sam Walseth
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monday

November 18, 4pm

Legislative update: WHAT’S NEXT FOR RURAL SCHOOLS?

Closing Keynote

jenny severson
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Tuesday

November 19, 9:30am

How to Nurture Holistic Well-Being

About the Summit

Join us as we celebrate the strength and impact of Greater Minnesota education and share practices and programs. MREA’s Greater Education Summit is the only conference in the state that brings together educators, administrators, school board members and other advocates across Greater Minnesota for quality professional development, networking, and career recognition.

Register for three days of inspiring educator recognition, timely and relevant professional development, and networking with education peers from throughout Greater Minnesota.

  • Kick-off Dinner & Awards Celebration honoring educators and the innovation we’re seeing in Greater Minnesota schools. Join us in person or via the livestream on November 17.
  • Keynote Speakers to help you celebrate rural vitality and explore your role in creating a welcoming work environment.
  • 35+ Breakout Sessions on a variety of relevant topics for teachers, school administrators and school board members.
  • Summit Showcase vendor exhibits of best practices for schools today.
  • Networking with education professionals next door and across the state
  • All meals are included Sunday dinner (Awards Banquet) through Tuesday breakfast
  • Northwoods Minnesota location that is restful, yet invigorating

450+

Attendees

35

Breakouts

70

Exhibitors

6

Awards

Summit Sponsors


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Venue and Hotel

Venue

Cragun's Resort is a popular vacation spot in the Brainerd area. With recent renovations, Cragun's is getting better every year!

Transport

Once you arrive at the Summit, there's no reason to leave until it's over! Parking is free at Cragun's and Baxter is a 15-minute drive away. 

Hotel

There are both hotel rooms and villas available for Summit attendees. Villas hold 6+ people and are great for teams attending the Summit!