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IDRA Newsletter 2024 Index

Feb 29, 2024

February 2024 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This Issue’s Focus: Education Research See PDF of this issue See News … read more

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IDRA Youth Advisory Board Members Study Culturally Responsive Teaching and School Discipline

Feb 28, 2024

• By Christina Quintanilla-Muñoz, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2024 • Four high school student researchers and alumni of … read more

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Embedding Social-Emotional Learning into Student-Serving Programs

Feb 28, 2024

• By Stephanie García, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2024 • The IDRA VisionCoders program anchors social-emotional learning at … read more

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Mexican American Studies – A Deep Look by High School Students

Feb 28, 2024

• By Marcela Hernández, Jonas Lokensgard & Hannah Rosales • IDRA Newsletter • February 2024 • Editor’s Note: In March … read more

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Black Students Belong – The Case for an Afrofuturistic Education

Feb 26, 2024

By Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D. • February 27, 2024 • I was proud to participate in the Thurgood Marshall Legal Society’s … read more

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Books by Black Authors to Add to Your Classroom Library

Feb 23, 2024

By Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • February 27, 2024 • Access to books by Black authors highlight the importance of … read more

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Going Back to that Beautiful History – In Defense of African American Studies

Feb 23, 2024

By Terrence Wilson, J.D. • February 27, 2024 • Leaders, particularly in the Southern United States, are restricting students’ access … read more

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Books by Black Authors for Your Classroom

Feb 23, 2024

This Black History Month we are highlighting resources that you can add to your classroom libraries that include resources to … read more

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Texas Censorship Law Leads to New Rubric for State-Approved Instructional Materials

Feb 12, 2024

By Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D. • Knowledge is Power • February 12, 2024 • The Texas State Board of Education … read more

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State Board of Education Punts Course Adoption Consideration for American Indian/Native Studies

Feb 12, 2024

By Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D. • Knowledge is Power • February 12, 2024 • Advocates anticipated the Texas State Board … read more

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Texas School Counselors Point to Troubling State of College Advising – IDRA Studies the Role of Middle School Counselors in Supporting Students’ College Readiness

Jan 30, 2024

• IDRA Newsletter • January 2024 • A decade after Texas policymakers weakened graduation requirements, middle school counselors struggle with … read more

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Texas’ Ban on College Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Offices Takes Effect

Jan 30, 2024

• By Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.  • IDRA Newsletter • January 2024 • The Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 17 … read more

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Encouraging STEM Pathways through Student and Teacher Experiences

Jan 30, 2024

• By Stephanie Garcia, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2024 • More than ever, there is a global priority … read more

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IDRA Priorities for the 2024 Georgia General Assembly Session

Jan 30, 2024

• IDRA Newsletter • January 2024 • The Georgia General Assembly opened its 2024 session this month and will operate … read more

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IDRA Newsletter 2023 Index

Dec 18, 2023

November-December 2023 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This Issue’s Focus: 50th Anniversary – Year in Review See PDF of … read more

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Envisioning a Bright Future for All Students

Dec 15, 2023

• By Celina Moreno, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • Listen to audio version: Standing on the Shoulders … read more

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Anniversary Year in Review

Dec 15, 2023

• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • Since the Rodríguez v. San Antonio ISD Supreme Court ruling in 1973 allowed … read more

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Highlights of IDRA’s 50th Anniversary Calendar of Events

Dec 15, 2023

• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • This year, IDRA held events to both celebrate our anniversary and, importantly, do … read more

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Recognitions in 2023

Dec 15, 2023

• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • City of San Antonio Declares IDRA Day In recognition of IDRA’s 50th anniversary … read more

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Bold Legacy, Bright Future – IDRA’s 50th Anniversary Gala

Dec 15, 2023

• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • In November, our anniversary gala brought together over 300 educators, policymakers, researchers, students … read more

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