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IDRA Newsletter 1998

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: 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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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