About Our Association
The Minnesota Reading Association is a dynamic and diverse organization that includes classroom teachers, reading specialists, consultants, administrators, supervisors, college teachers, researchers, psychologists, librarians, media specialists, students, and parents. The Association has more than 500 members in Minnesota and is affiliated with the International Literacy Association.
We support the goals of the International Literacy Association in professional development, advocacy, partnerships, research, and leadership in global issues.
The Minnesota Reading Association is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
MRA Bylaws (approved in 2010, updated in 2011)
Our Goals
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Maintain a website of resources and professional connections
Create and maintain partnerships to broaden current knowledge in literacy to schools, home, and community
Publish a newsletter four times a year
Connect with our membership through on-going emails and website
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Present a yearly conference for membership
Organize leadership meetings for local and state council members
Offer opportunities for professional growth
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Promote Legislative awareness
Recognize literacy leadership through the Celebrate Literacy Award
Recognize outstanding young authors through the “Writers are Readers Celebration”
Provide grant opportunites
Recognize local Honor Councils
MINNESOTA READING ASSOCIATION
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