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In Memoriam Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
Aug 08, 2025 - News ReleasesAugust 5, 2025 I share the news of the passing of IDRA’s beloved President Emerita, Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, … read more
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IDRA In the News – 2025
Aug 06, 2025 - Media CoverageMedia Coverage 2025 – To Date New Laws To Hit Texas Schools This Year, by Kate Plummer, Newsweek, August 18, … read more
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In Memoriam – David L. Benson
Jul 21, 2025 - News ReleasesWith sad hearts, we share the news that David L. Benson, vice chair of the IDRA Board of Directors, passed … read more
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A Message from Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President Emerita
Jun 26, 2025 - News ReleasesJune 26, 2025 Dear colleagues, family and friends Greetings and abrazos! As many of you know, I was diagnosed with … read more
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Texas Dream Act Blocked – State Leaders Risk College Access for Thousands of Texas Students
Jun 06, 2025 - News Releases(June 5, 2025) On Wednesday evening, a federal judge ruled the Texas Dream Act unconstitutional, halting access to in-state tuition … read more
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Texas Must Do More to Prohibit and Prevent Bullying in Schools
Apr 29, 2025 - News ReleasesAdvocates Call on the Legislature to Protect Students from Bullying and Harassment AUSTIN • April 29, 2025 – Today, the … read more
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Texas House Approves Multi-Billion-Dollar Discriminatory Voucher Scam
Apr 17, 2025 - News ReleasesIDRA Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 2 See Spanish version Today, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 2, … read more
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High School Students Already Feeling Impact of Restrictions on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Apr 08, 2025 - News ReleasesIDRA Releases Preliminary Findings Report (San Antonio • April 8, 2025) Barriers to access college are a longstanding challenge for … read more
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New Report – Progressing Backward – U.S. South Policy Update
Apr 02, 2025 - News ReleasesIDRA SEEN State-Level Legislative 2024 Recap and 2025 Trends State legislatures across the U.S. South are acting on policies that … read more
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Executive Order Leaves All Children and Families Behind
Mar 22, 2025 - News ReleasesStatement by IDRA President and CEO Celina Moreno on Executive Order to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education March 20, 2025 … read more
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