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.
Below are articles published in 2012. To find a particular article or subject this year, see the index below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.
• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2012 • Statement by Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA … read more
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Read More• by Paula Johnson, M.A. and Veronica Betancourt, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2012 • Think back to your experiences learning science, … read more
Read More• by Kristin E. Grayson, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2012 • While there is a lot of research that correlates … read more
Read More• by Lanala Hayes • IDRA Newsletter • August 2012 • Editor’s Note: IDRA sponsored a national essay competition among … read more
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Read More• by Rosana G. Rodríguez, Ph.D., and Abelardo Villarreal, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2012 • A systemic view … read more
Read More• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2012 • At a recent session with a group … read more
Read More• by Bradley Scott, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2012 • A recent visit to the Medical Magnet Program … read more
Read More“Pre-kinder kids calling me ‘Ms. María’ isn’t something I thought I would ever hear. I felt important, wanted and needed … read more
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Read More• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • At IDRA we are committed to making … read more
Read More• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • The perceived value of access to education has changed as … read more
Read More• by Josie Danini Cortez, M.A., and Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • There are memorable “firsts” in … read more
Read More• IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • In Texas, developmental courses have become another hurdle that students must overcome. Upon entering, … read more
Read More• IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • IDRA’s Semillitas [seedlings] project, funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, is designed to respond … read more
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Read More• by Juanita C. García, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • There is a substantial amount of research that describes … read more
Read More• by Kristin Grayson, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • Over the past several years, IDRA has teamed with San Marcos … read more
Read More• by Kristin Grayson, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • Two major objectives guide the implementation of two-way dual language immersion … read more
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