November-December 2020 of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Keeping the Public in Public Education
Articles
Texas Must Scrutinize Potential Charter Schools Before Issuing Approvals for Growth, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Pandemic No Excuse for Growth of Poorly Performing Virtual Charter Schools in U.S. South, by Terrence Wilson, J.D.
Chief Science Officer Students Lead the Way
Extras
Join IDRA’s Texas Education CAFE Advocacy Network
IDRA Legislative Priorities: Keep the Public in Public Education
October 2020 of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: College Readiness and Access
Articles
Highlights of IDRA’s 35th Annual Texas Public School Attrition Study – Pre-COVID-19 Attrition Rate was Down to 20%, by Roy L. Johnson, M.S.
College Degrees Are Worth It – People with Bachelor’s Degrees Have Lower Poverty Rates, by Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D.
How the IDRA EAC-South Helps School Districts Increase Access to Advanced Courses for Students of Color, by Paula Johnson, Ph.D.
Meaningful Strategies for Making STEM Accessible, by Stephanie García, Ph.D., and Asmaa Mansour
Extras
IDRA Education Policy Fellows program
Learning Goes On webpage.
September 2020 of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Education Policy
Articles
Legislative Sessions Constrained by COVID-19 Must Not Exclude Community Participation, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
IDRA Policy Priorities – State-Level Policies to Address Educational Inequities Now
The Policing of Black People Begins in Schools, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
A People-powered Plan for the Texas Legislative Session, by Ana Ramón
Trump Administration, During a Pandemic, Moves to Privatize Education No Matter the Cost to Most Children, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Every Scientist Named in the Texas Science Standards is a White Male – IDRA Recommends Accurate Inclusion of Scientific History, by Stephanie Garcia, Ph.D.
- Meet Irene Gómez: IDRA’s New Ethnic Studies and English Learner Research Fellow
- Meet Araceli García: IDRA’s First Education Policy Fellow of Color
Extras
Infographic: 11 Women scientists who should be in the Texas K-12 science standards, just to get the ball rolling
IDRA’s Policy, Advocacy, and Community Engagement website
IDRA Education Policy Fellows of Color program
Learning Goes On webpage
August issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Family Engagement
Articles
Effective Family Outreach in the Pandemic Era, by Karmen Rouland, Ph.D., and Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
Engaging Families in STEM Conversations with Students, by Stephanie Garcia, Ph.D.
Effective Education Reform During COVID-19 Requires Authentic Family Engagement, by Terrence Wilson, J.D.
Extras
IDRA Education CAFE (Community Action Forums for Excellence)
Texas Chief Science Officers (CSO) program
IDRA’s six principles of family leadership
School Opening Alert – Immigrant Students’ Rights to Attend Public Schools 2020 – Welcoming Immigrant Students in Our Public Schools (English) • (Español)
Learning Goes On webpage
June-July 2020 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Student Voice
Articles
Maybe One Day, the Pain Won’t Feel the Same, by Earl Williams
We Create Hope Within Our Communities – Before and During COVID-19, Texas Chief Science Officers Advocate for STEM, by Elizabeth Alexander, Shreya Chaudhary & Isela Herrera
IDRA Valued Youth Partnership Students Share their Experiences as Tutors, by Serenity Nance and John Tscheulin
Systems in America Are Set Up to Be Racist, by Alana Price
We Are Important, and So is Our History, by Quardasha Mitchell
Student Voices on Reopening Schools
Extras
African American Studies Testimony Videos
Texas Chief Science Officers (CSO) program
IDRA Valued Youth Partnership program
Webinar recording: Student Perspectives on a Changing School Climate
Learning Goes On webpage
May 2020 the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: School District Health
Articles
Habits of a Healthy School District Where All Students Thrive, by Celina Moreno, J.D., & Christie L. Goodman, APR
State Takeovers of School Districts Don’t Work, by Terrence Wilson, J.D., & Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Implications of Texas SB 1882 Patchwork of Partnerships, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Meet Dr. Chloe Latham Sikes – IDRA Deputy Director of Policy
Extras
Learn more about the IDRA Quality Schools Action Framework
Get the book: Courage to Connect – A Quality Schools Action Framework
Listen to our podcast episode: School District Takeovers History and Today – #200
See policy brief: Another Zero-Tolerance Failure – State Takeovers of School Districts Don’t Work
Learn about Semillitas de Aprendizaje
Learning Goes On webpage
April 2020 the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Equity Auditing
Articles
Using Equity Audits to Assess and Address Opportunity Gaps Across Education, by Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D.
Ensuring Equity in Online Learning – Considerations in Response to COVID-19’s Impact on Schooling
Meet Dr. Bricio Vasquez – Education Data Scientist
Extras
Six Goals of Educational Equity – Infographic
Six Goals of Educational Equity resources
Learning Goes On webpage
Mejores Prácticas para la Instrucción en Línea a Raíz del COVID-19
Best Practices for Online Instruction in the Wake of COVID-19
Garantizar la equidad en el aprendizaje en línea.
March 2020 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: The Census Effect
Articles
The 2020 Census is Here – Schools Should be Active, by Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D.
President’s Proposed Federal Budget Would Cut Education Funding and Programs, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
Watching the Courts as They Consider the Next Voucher Case, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
What Schools Can Do for the 2020 Census Effort
Extras
February 2020 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Fair Discipline
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Articles
At What Cost? A Review of School Police Funding and Accountability Across the U.S. South, by Terrence Wilson, J.D.
How Schools Can End Harmful Discipline Practices, by Morgan Craven, J.D., Nilka Avilés, Ed.D., & Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
Racial and Gender Disparities in Dress Code Discipline Point to Need for New Approaches in Schools, by Chloe Latham Sikes, M.A.
Why Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs Do More Harm Than Good, by Ana Ramón
Meet Terrence Wilson, J.D. – IDRA Regional Policy and Community Engagement Director
Extras
Annual IDRA La Semana del Niño Parent Institute
Unfair School Discipline – Discipline Practices in Texas Push Students Away from School – Web Story
eBook: Resources on Student Discipline Policy and Practice, Third edition, 2020
January 2020 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Teaching Quality
Articles
State Policy Recommendations for Addressing Teacher Shortages, by Ana Ramón
Teacher Preparation for Diverse Classrooms, by Chloe Latham Sikes, M.A.
IDRA EAC-South Focus – Diversifying the Teacher Workforce
Educator Coaching Model Strengthens Schools Serving Diverse Student Populations, by Nilka Avilés, Ed.D.
Extras
Annual IDRA La Semana del Niño Parent Institute
IDRA EAC-South Diversifying the Teaching Field Online Assistance Package
Infographic: Preparing Teachers to Serve Today’s Classrooms
IDRA study: IDRA Transition to Teaching Program 15-Year Synthesis
Learn more about IDRA coaching and mentoring services
Learn more about IDRA services on instructional strategies for building inferencing skills
Podcasts about IDRA’s Coaching Model
• Coaching and Mentoring New Teachers – Episode 24
• Growth Mindsets to Increase Achievement – Episode 180
• Capacity Building Among School Leadership – Episode 177
• A Principal on Leadership for a Turnaround School – Part 1 – Episodes 168
• A Principal on Leadership for a Turnaround School – Part 2 – Episodes 169
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