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IDRA Newsletter 1998

Published 10 times a year, the IDRA Newsletter provides resources and insight for strengthening and transforming public education to serve students from communities that have historically been underserved like Black and Latino students and students from families with limited means. We publish our newsletter in print and online with highlights in our eNews.

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Below are articles published in 1998. To find a particular article or subject this year, see the index below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.

Challenges as We Enter a New Century: Standards-Based School Reform

Nov 30, 1999

For 25 years, IDRA has focused on the quality of education for all children. We have seen the negative effects … read more

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IDRA Kicks Off 25th Anniversary Celebration

Nov 30, 1999

When IDRA was formed, disco, bell-bottoms, double knit and long-hair were “in,” and we talked to each other using the … read more

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Changing Faces, Changing Places

Nov 30, 1999

Changing Faces, Changing Places: Challenges as We Enter a New Century The face of education in the United States has … read more

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Challenges as We Enter a New Century: Leadership for Education

Nov 30, 1999

IDRA policy and leadership development promotes accountability and responsibility. Using inclusive, cutting-edge and broad-based strategies, IDRA develops leadership within communities, … read more

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Changing Faces, Changing Places: Challenges as We Enter a New Century

Nov 30, 1999

Anniversaries make us pause and pull out memories. We think back about the early days when people joined together and … read more

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Challenges as We Enter a New Century: Reforming Schools to Value Every Child

Nov 30, 1999

For 25 years IDRA has been a voice for children who have been neglected, ignored and even forgotten by those … read more

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Challenges as We Enter a New Century: Technology for Education

Nov 30, 1999

For 25 years IDRA has been working with schools to provide all children the best education possible. This effort has … read more

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IDRA Newsletter 1998 Index

Dec 25, 1998

November – December 1998 IDRA Newsletter Articles The E-Rate and the Battle for Equity in Educational Technology, F. Montes Making … read more

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The E-Rate and the Battle for Equity in Educational Technology

Nov 30, 1998

• by Felix Montes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November – December 1998 •  Some resources – such as electricity, gas and … read more

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Retention Fails, but Continues to be Promoted

Nov 30, 1998

• by Pam McCollum, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November – December 1998 •  A review of education columns in newspapers across … read more

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Making Policy Through the State Board of Education

Nov 30, 1998

• by Joe J. Bernal, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November – December 1998 •  Establishing policy and providing leadership for the … read more

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Sexual Harassment: Historical Background and Litigation Update

Nov 30, 1998

• by Maria Aurora Yañez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • November – December 1998 •  Schools in our nation were doing a … read more

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1999 Texas Legislative Session – End of an Era?

Nov 30, 1998

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. and María Cuca Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November – December 1998 •  … read more

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Who’s at the Table? Or Is there Room Enough for All?

Oct 30, 1998

• by Bradley Scott, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1998 •  The question was raised in a teleconference held among the … read more

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School-Student Performance and Accountability

Oct 30, 1998

• by José Cardenas, Ed.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1998 •  In the next few months, I will probably be called … read more

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Systemic Reform and Opportunities with the Schoolwide Vision

Oct 30, 1998

• by Joe Vigil, M.S. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1998 •  Speaking about the subject of schoolwide reform, U.S. Secretary of … read more

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Celebrating Teachable Moments

Oct 30, 1998

• by Art Cole, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1998 •  I am pleased that IDRA has chosen compensatory education … read more

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The State of School Dropouts in Texas Public High Schools

Oct 30, 1998

• by Roy Johnson, M.S. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1998 •  Four out of every 10 students from the freshman class … read more

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Using Public Money for Private Schooling: A Bad Idea for Children

Oct 30, 1998

• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 1998 •  This past spring in San Antonio, the … read more

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IDRA Receives Grant for Teacher Preparation and Leadership Development Program

Oct 10, 1998

• IDRA Newsletter • October 1998 •  A new Model Teacher Preparation and Leadership Development initiative will develop a comprehensive, … read more

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