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August Issue of the IDRSA Newsletter: In Memoriam – Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel

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Honoring Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, letter by Celina Moreno, J.D.

A Woman of Inspiring Leadership and Enduring Legacy, by Celina Moreno, J.D.

In Her Words – The Quotable Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel

La Lucha, With a Smile, by Dr. Carmen Tafolla

Corazón, by Laurie Posner, MPA

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Cuentos de me Familia podcast: https://idra.news/CuentosDeMiFamilia

Cuca’s message, June 26, 2025 (English & Spanish)

Bio: Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, President Emerita

Retirement tribute video

Public Flickr photos of Dr. Robledo Montecel

Corazón – A Poem for María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel

Aug 19, 2025

• by Laurie Posner, MPA,  • IDRA Newsletter • January 2019 • On the occasion of Dr. Robledo Montecel’s retirement, … read more

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Honoring Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel

Aug 19, 2025

• By Celina Moreno, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2025 • I share the news of the passing of … read more

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A Woman of Inspiring Leadership and Enduring Legacy

Aug 19, 2025

• By Celina Moreno, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2025 • Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel was a true … read more

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In Her Words – The Quotable Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel

Aug 19, 2025

• By Celina Moreno, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2025 • “Strong public schools are not only possible; they … read more

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La Lucha, With a Smile

Aug 19, 2025

• By Dr. Carmen Tafolla, State Poet Laureate of Texas in 2015  • IDRA Newsletter • August 2025 • Read … read more

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IDRA Newsletter 2025 Index

Aug 19, 2025

August Issue of the IDRSA Newsletter: In Memoriam – Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel See PDF of this issue See … read more

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Coalitions Represent Communities Across the U.S. South

Jun 30, 2025

Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition The Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC) is a collaborative of more than 38 organizations … read more

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Civic Changemakers – Students and Advocates Join Forces at the Georgia Capitol

Jun 30, 2025

• By Isabelle Philip • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2025 • Students are natural experts on education policy, … read more

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Policy Whiplash in Georgia – The 2025 Session Delivered Education Gains, Losses and Looming Threats

Jun 30, 2025

• By Terrence Wilson, J.D., Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed., DeAndrea Byrd, Isabelle Philip & Makiah Lyons, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • … read more

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Legislature Dances the Texas Three-Step: Defund, Demonize, Privatize Public Education

Jun 30, 2025

• by Kaci Wright, M.Ed., & Vivek Datla, MPA • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2025 • The 2025 … read more

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Because VYP Believed in Me, I Started to Believe in Myself – Former IDRA Valued Youth Partnership Student Reflects

May 30, 2025

By Michelle Ramos • IDRA Newsletter • May 2025 • Editor’s Note: In April, IDRA celebrated the 40th anniversary of … read more

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Tribute to Dr. Joe Bernal: How Bilingual Education Came to Texas – Behind the Scenes

May 30, 2025

• By Christie L. Goodman, APR, Fellow PRSA • IDRA Newsletter • May 2025 • The recent passing of Joseph … read more

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Valuable from the Start – IDRA Valued Youth Partnership Reaches 40-year Milestone

May 30, 2025

• By Christie L. Goodman, APR, Fellow PRSA • IDRA Newsletter • May 2025 • Successful students naturally get accolades. … read more

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Georgia’s Education Budget Funds Vouchers First, Mental Health and Poverty Support Second

May 08, 2025

• By Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed. May 8, 2025 • Education funding was at the forefront of conversations about schools this … read more

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Partners Pushed Against Key Bills Affecting Education and Youth

May 08, 2025

• By Isabelle Philip May 8, 2025 • There were many bills moving this past legislative session in Georgia affecting … read more

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IDRA Equipped Georgia Advocates to Defend Public Education

May 08, 2025

• By DeAndrea Byrd & Isabelle Philip • May 7, 2025 • Here is a run-down of IDRA’s work during … read more

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Ban Defeated in Georgia – For Now

May 07, 2025

• By Isabelle Philip • May 7, 2025 • Georgians have been faced with legislation that threatens teaching truth and … read more

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Georgia Charter Legislation Passes, Voucher Expansion Stalls

May 07, 2025

• By Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed. May 7, 2025 • Education funding was at the forefront of conversations about schools this … read more

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Long Debate on School Safety and Discipline Results in Mixed Bag Legislation

May 07, 2025

• By Terrence Wilson, J.D.• May 7, 2025 • In response to the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in … read more

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The Ever-Present History of Violence in U.S. Schools – How State-Sanctioned Cruelty Persists through School Corporal Punishment Policies

Apr 29, 2025

• By Morgan Craven, J.D. & Kaci Wright • IDRA Newsletter • April 2025 • On April 30, we observed … read more

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