November- December 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
Alternative Education Programs: Resolution or Exclusion?, by Albert Cortez, Ph.D.
Essential Ingredients for Creating Safe, Orderly, Drug-Free Schools
Are We Creating Safe and Drug-Free Schools?, by Anita Revilla, MA, and Christie L. Goodman, APR
Look Who’s Listening: Communication Between Parents and Teenagers, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
“I Am What I Am” – Resolving Conflict Peacefully, by Juanita García, MA
Facing Denial and Fostering Support, Editorial, by Carlos Sundermann-Villavicencio
Texas Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities 1996-97 Recognition Program, by Dorothy L. Knight
Dr. Robledo Montecel Honored by “Hispanic Business” Magazine and “La Prensa” Newspaper
Dr. Green Honored by Tex-TESOL
Immigrant Students’ Rights to Attend Public Schools
October 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: “Because All Children Are Valuable,” by Linda Cantu, MA
IDRA Technical Assistance Available on Using Technology Effectively
Facilities Renovation and Construction Opportunities and Challenges, by Albert Cortez, Ph.D.
Perspectives on “Leadership,” by Josie Danini Supik, Ph.D.
September 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
Two Innovative El Paso Schools Bring Together Teachers and the Community, by Pam McCollum, Ph.D.
STAR Center Parent Involvement Activities, by Pam McCollum, Ph.D.
What It Means to be “Una Persona Educada,” Editorial, by Carmen Prieto, Cortez, Ph.D.
The Nurturing of Parent Leadership, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
Parents Speak Out: Quality Education for All Children, by Anna Alicia Romero
Dr. José Angel Cárdenas Receives University of Texas Distinguished Alumni Award
August 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
Texas Legislature Considers Much for Education, Accomplishes Little, A. Cortez and AA Romero
Sexual Harassment Policies and Schools, by María Aurora Yánez-Pérez, M.A.
Equal Access: Mask of Discrimination, Editorial, by Oscar M. Cárdenas
Policies Affecting Bilingual Education and ESL Programs, by Elisa de León Gutiérrez
Private School Vouchers Debated
June- July 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
Principal of National Blue Ribbon School Says High Poverty Schools Can Excel, Interview
High Poverty, High Performing: High Hope!, by Hilaria Bauer, MA
Whatever It Takes! Editorial, by Joseph F. Johnson, Jr., Ph.D.
May 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
Cruising the Web with English Language Learners, by Laura Chris Green, Ph.D.
Using the Internet for Policy Information
Schools in the Information Society: Make Children Central, by Felix Montes, Ph.D.
China and the New Technology, by José A. Cárdenas, Ph.D.
A Checklist for Successful Distance Learning, C.A. Cavazos
Technology in Education: Time to Face the Monster, Editorial, by Josue M. Gonzalez, Ph.D.
New Book Highlights School Finance Reform
April 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
Los Regalos Del Cuento: Accelerating Biliteracy with FLAIR, by Juanita C. García, MA
Questions and Examples for Technology in Schools, by Joseph L. Vigil, MS
Growing Interest in Dual Language Programs
School Finance Equity and Property Tax Changes
March 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
Property Tax Relief, Tax Equity and Funding Equalization, by Albert Cortez, Ph.D.
Equal Access to Quality School Facilities, by Roy Johnson, MA
Coordinating Resources for Improved Achievement, by Joseph F. Johnson, Jr. Ph.D
School Finance Reform and Intra-District Equity: An Excerpt, by José A. Cárdenas, Ed.D.
February 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
Criteria for Diversity: THECB’s Advisory Committee Suggests New Criteria, by Albert Cortez, Ph.D.
The Analogy of the Amoeba, Editorial, by José A. Cárdenas, Ph.D.
Community Leadership for Standards-Based Reform
January 1997 IDRA Newsletter
Articles
A Different Kind of Will: Educational Equity and the School Reform Movement, by Bradley Scott, MA
The Whole School, the Whole Child, Editorial, by Elfida Gutierrez
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