IDRA Newsletter 2012
Published 10 times a year, the IDRA Newsletter provides resources and insight for strengthening and transforming public education to serve students from communities that have historically been underserved like Black and Latino students and students from families with limited means. We publish our newsletter in print and online with highlights in our eNews.
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Below are articles published in 2012. To find a particular article or subject this year, see the index below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.
Can’t Wait to Celebrate 100% Graduation in Texas
Sep 18, 2012• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2012 • Statement by Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA … read more
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June July 2012 Overview
Aug 23, 2012The IDRA Newsletter is published 10 times a year. Each edition focuses on issues in education, striving to provide many … read more
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Visual Interpretation in Science – Strategies for English Language Learners
Aug 20, 2012• by Paula Johnson, M.A. and Veronica Betancourt, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2012 • Think back to your experiences learning science, … read more
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Serving Low-Income Students – Applying Research and IDRA’s Quality Schools Action Framework™
Aug 20, 2012• by Kristin E. Grayson, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2012 • While there is a lot of research that correlates … read more
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Lanala Hayes – Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program High School Winning Essay
Aug 20, 2012• by Lanala Hayes • IDRA Newsletter • August 2012 • Editor’s Note: IDRA sponsored a national essay competition among … read more
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Jun 22, 2012The IDRA Newsletter is published 10 times a year. Each edition focuses on issues in education, striving to provide many … read more
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Student Voice – A Key Element in Effective School Governance and Accountability
Jun 13, 2012• by Rosana G. Rodríguez, Ph.D., and Abelardo Villarreal, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2012 • A systemic view … read more
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Communities, School Boards and Education Policy
Jun 13, 2012• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2012 • At a recent session with a group … read more
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A Pocket of Excellence in a Sea of Diversity – Magnet School Success
Jun 13, 2012• by Bradley Scott, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2012 • A recent visit to the Medical Magnet Program … read more
Read MoreSix Teens Win National Essay Contest Award
Jun 13, 2012“Pre-kinder kids calling me ‘Ms. María’ isn’t something I thought I would ever hear. I felt important, wanted and needed … read more
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May 22, 2012The IDRA Newsletter is published 10 times a year. Each edition focuses on issues in education, striving to provide many … read more
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Higher Education Success – Key System Strategies
May 17, 2012• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • At IDRA we are committed to making … read more
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College Access and Graduation
May 17, 2012• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • The perceived value of access to education has changed as … read more
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Describing the First-Year Experience for First-Time-in-College Students at Major Community College
May 17, 2012• by Josie Danini Cortez, M.A., and Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • There are memorable “firsts” in … read more
Read MoreIDRA OurSchool Portal to Add College Data with Support from TG
May 17, 2012• IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • In Texas, developmental courses have become another hurdle that students must overcome. Upon entering, … read more
Read MoreIDRA Semillitas Project Features Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Early Childhood Education
Apr 23, 2012• IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • IDRA’s Semillitas [seedlings] project, funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is designed to respond … read more
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Apr 20, 2012The IDRA Newsletter is published 10 times a year. Each edition focuses on issues in education, striving to provide many … read more
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Professional Development in the 21st Century (Part II) – School-Based Teacher Professional Learning Communities
Apr 20, 2012• by Juanita C. García, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • There is a substantial amount of research that describes … read more
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Stellar Science Strategy – #1 Building on English Learners Proficiency for Effective Science Instruction
Apr 20, 2012• by Kristin Grayson, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • Over the past several years, IDRA has teamed with San Marcos … read more
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Two-Way Dual Language Immersion Programs
Apr 20, 2012• by Kristin Grayson, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • Two major objectives guide the implementation of two-way dual language immersion … read more
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