IDRA Newsletter 2018 Archives

A Tribute to Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel – Crossing Borders with Faith, Courage, Insight & Persistence

Dec 11, 2018

• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • Ismael and Paula Robledo crossed borders. They … read more

Commencement Address – Our Lady of the Lake University, May 7, 2015

Dec 11, 2018

• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • It is a great honor to … read more

The Quotable Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel

Dec 11, 2018

• Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • “Our future depends on us having an … read more

Dear colleagues, partners and friends: Greetings and abrazos – A letter from Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel

Dec 11, 2018

Dear colleagues, partners and friends: greetings and abrazos, 2018 marks my 26th year as IDRA President & CEO, and as … read more

A Collection of Thanks and Farewells

Dec 11, 2018

• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • Dear Dr. Cuca Montecel, Words cannot express how much your passion, research and … read more

Three Decades of Groundbreaking Dropout Research – Reflections by Dr. Robledo Montecel, An Excerpt

Dec 11, 2018

• by Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • This year marks the 33rd year that IDRA … read more

Dear Children – A Letter

Dec 11, 2018

• Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • Dear Children, We see you. We value … read more

Sample Publications Written and Co-written by Dr. Robledo Montecel

Dec 11, 2018

• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • Courage to Connect – A Quality Schools Action Framework (co-editor, 2010) Continuities – … read more

Sample Awards & Fellowships – Dr. Robledo Montecel

Dec 11, 2018

• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • American Educational Research Association (AERA) Hispanic Issues SIG Award for Research in Elementary … read more

Texas Public School Attrition Study, 2017-18 – High School Attrition Improves by Two Points

Oct 30, 2018

• Roy L. Johnson, M.S. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2018 • If we are to both invest in our children’s future … read more

Still Making a Case for Algebra II

Oct 30, 2018

• Paula Johnson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2018 • Policymakers, educators, parents and students are concerned with the quality of … read more

Counselors Overwhelmed and Worried about Implementing Texas’ New Graduation Requirements

Oct 30, 2018

IDRA Study Explores Counselor Concerns in Supporting Students for College Preparation • Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • October 2018 • … read more

Expanding Career Awareness for College… Especially for First-timers

Oct 30, 2018

• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2018 • I’ve been conducting meetings and workshops for families in … read more

School Leaders Improve English Learner Literacy with Focus on Inferencing

Sep 28, 2018

• Nilka Avilés, Ed.D. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2018 • In an era of rapid educational changes and dynamic diverse … read more

Creating Effective Diverse Classrooms through Accelerated Teacher Certification

Sep 28, 2018

• Felix Montes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2018 • Students in schools with fewer resources are at most … read more

Readers Theatre – Teatro en el Aula – New IDRA Semillitas de Aprendizaje™ Product for Young Learners

Sep 28, 2018

• IDRA Newsletter • September 2018 • Building a strong academic foundation and a strong sense of self-efficacy from an … read more