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Latest News Releases
Without Fair Funding, Most Texas Schools Struggle to Succeed – State Has Backed Away from Fair Funding of Schools
Texas School Attrition Rates Declines, But Gaps Among Racial/Ethnic Groups Persist – Texas Publice School Attrition Study, 2008-09
State of English Language Learner Education is Dismal – Huge achievement gaps at the middle and high school level in particular show need for changes in policy, teacher training and evaluation
Latest Testimony
Research Relating to Measures that Would Limit the Texas Top Ten Percent Plan
Testimony on HB 52 Relating to the Texas Top Ten Percent Plan
Latest Speech
"Graduation for All - A Framework for Policy and Action" (September 9, 2008) Read speech
Latest Statements
Supreme Court Ruling in Horne vs. Flores is a Missed Opportunity – Fair Funding is Critical to Successful Education of English Language Learners, Statement by Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President and CEO, September 1, 2009
At a Time When We Most Need Strength, Texas Education is At-Risk of Being WeakenedStatement by Dr. María "Cuca" Robledo Montecel, IDRA President & CEO – May 28, 2009
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Who is IDRA?
IDRA is an independent, private non-profit organization, directed by María Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., dedicated to creating schools that work for all children. We are deeply concerned with the education and well-being of all children and youth – particularly those who are poor, minority or limited-English-proficient.
We work hand-in-hand with schools, families, and communities to ensure that all students succeed in school and graduate. And IDRA conducts ground-breaking research to inform school improvement.
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