IDRA Newsletter 1997

Private School Vouchers Debated (statement)

Aug 07, 2007

• IDRA Newsletter • August 1997 Private School Vouchers Debated August 1, 1997 Extremely concerned about proposals by some legislators to … read more

Critical Elements of High Performing Campuses

Nov 30, 1999

Certain elements are critical to assuring that high poverty schools become high performing schools. Activities alone will not notably improve … read more

High Performing School: Factors For success

Nov 30, 1999

Factor Examples Cited by Research and Experience Create and nurture a familial environment Students were given respect. Counselors, nurses, social … read more

IDRA Newsletter 1997 Index

Dec 31, 1997

November- December 1997 IDRA Newsletter Articles Alternative Education Programs: Resolution or Exclusion?, by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. Essential Ingredients for Creating … read more

Dr. Robledo Montecel Honored

Dec 03, 1997

• IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1997 Dr. Robledo Montecel Honored by “Hispanic Business” Magazine and “La Prensa” Newspaper María Cuca … read more

Texas Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities 1996-97 Recognition Program

Dec 02, 1997

• by Dorothy L. Knight • IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1997 In the absence of a national recognition program for the “Safe … read more

“I Am What I Am” Resolving Conflict Peacefully

Nov 05, 1997

• by Juanita García, MA • IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1997 We live in a society that has been accustomed to high … read more

Look Who’s Listening: Communication Between Parents and Teenagers

Nov 04, 1997

• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1997 Sandra A. Powers and Eddie Martinez have started something dynamic … read more

Are We Creating Safe and Drug-Free Schools?

Nov 03, 1997

• by Anita Revilla, MA, and Christie L. Goodman, APR • IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1997 It seems obvious that a school … read more

Essential Ingredients for Creating Safe, Orderly, Drug-Free Schools

Nov 02, 1997

• IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1997 Placing school safety high on the educational agenda. Such a priority involves making a … read more

Alternative Education Programs: Resolution or Exclusion?

Nov 01, 1997

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D.• IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1997 The Texas Legislature in 1995 adopted a new state policy requiring … read more

Perspectives on “Leadership”

Oct 06, 1997

• by Josie Danini Supik, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1997 It is 1957 in Laredo, Texas, the “Gateway to Mexico.” Every … read more

Facilities Renovation and Construction Opportunities and Challenges

Oct 05, 1997

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1997 In June of this year, IDRA convened a superintendents summit bringing together … read more

Everything I Need to Know About Leadership Development I Learned In San Felipe

Oct 04, 1997

• by Blandina “Bambi” Cárdenas, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1997 On most measures, I consider myself a woman of great good … read more

Texas Dropout Alert: Where are the 147,000 Students Lost From the Freshman Class of 1993-94?

Oct 03, 1997

• by Roy Johnson, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1997 The 10th annual attrition study conducted by the Intercultural Development Research Association … read more

IDRA Technical Assistance Available on Using Technology Effectively on Your Campus

Oct 02, 1997

• IDRA Newsletter • October 1997 So, you understand the need for your school to have access to technology. And you … read more

Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: “Because All Children Are Valuable”

Oct 01, 1997

• by Linda Cantu, MA • IDRA Newsletter • October 1997 In 1984, the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA) began the Coca-Cola Valued … read more

Parents Speak Out: Quality Education for All Children

Sep 07, 1997

• by Anna Alicia Romero • IDRA Newsletter • September 1997 Editor’s Note: A dream becomes reality: Families from diverse backgrounds work together … read more

The Nurturing of Parent Leadership

Sep 06, 1997

• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • September 1997 For many years, IDRA has operated a model of parent … read more

What It Means to be Una Persona Educada

Sep 05, 1997

• by Carmen Prieto, Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • September 1997 Editor’s Note: This issue of the IDRA Newsletter, focusing on parent, … read more

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