IDRA Impact Reports

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Putting children first means students of all backgrounds can learn, feel safe in their community, and develop the skills and knowledge they need to thrive.

IDRA is drawing on our five-decade history to strengthen public schools to ensure every child has a fair shot at a quality education. We do this by:

  • Forging STEM College and Workforce Pathways
  • Supporting School Innovation
  • Leading Community-Driven Policy Impact
  • Democratizing Legal Advocacy
  • Directing Research to Inform Education Policy and Practice

IDRA’s Freedom to Learn – The Promise of Opportunity – IDRA 2024-2025 Impact Report highlights how IDRA builds the infrastructure that helps communities turn the American promise into reality.

Freedom to Learn – The Promise of Opportunity – IDRA 2024-2025 Impact Report

IDRA’s 2024-2025 impact report highlights how IDRA builds the infrastructure that helps communities turn the American promise into reality.

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The Power of Voice and Action – Elevating the Promise – IDRA 2021 and 2022 Impact Report

See stories of IDRA’s work with diverse communities to tap into their collective power to influence educational policy and practices...

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The Power of Voice and Action – Accelerating the Promise – IDRA 2019 and 2020 Report

See stories of IDRA’s work in 2019 before the pandemic and stories in 2020 showcasing our quick and meaningful response.

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2018 Annual Report: Keeping the Promise – Putting Children First

See case studies on IDRA’s leading research, policy and practice that secure solutions to school inequity and results for students.

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Keeping the Promise: Profiles in Leadership and Education

We highlight seven leaders who never forget what we can do together to keep our promise to children.

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2016 Annual Report: Keeping the Promise – Putting Children First

See how IDRA and partners build national connections and networks for strong public schools, elevating transformative models for equity.

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2015 Annual Report: The Power of Possibility – How IDRA and its Partners are Transforming Public Education

See how keeping a sharp focus on quality and equity faded the pivotal 2015 for children’s progress and deepening disparities.

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2014 Annual Report: The Power of Possibility – Defining Moments: How IDRA and its Partners are Changing Public Education

Seven defining moments, from advancing education and civil rights, to amplifying the family voices in securing education quality and equity.

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2013 Annual Report: The Power of Possibility: How IDRA and its Partners are Changing Public Education

See stories, models and accomplishments in our work in 2013 to strengthen public education to work for all children.

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2012 Annual Report – Opportunity Matters: Forty Years

40th anniversary edition - families and communites took to the streets and to the courts to demand equitable public education.

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2011 Annual Report – Opportunity Matters: Compelling Facts, Sustainable Connections

See stories of our work through with compelling facts, nurturing sustainable connections and promoting courageous leadership.

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2010 Annual Report – Opportunity Matters

See stories of how we incorporated the Quality Schools Action Framework throughout our work to inform policy and practice.

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