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IDRA Newsletter 2012

Can’t Wait to Celebrate 100% Graduation in Texas

Sep 18, 2012

• 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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June July 2012 Overview

Aug 23, 2012

The IDRA Newsletter is published 10 times a year. Each edition focuses on issues in education, striving to provide many … read more

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Visual Interpretation in Science – Strategies for English Language Learners

Aug 20, 2012

• by Paula Johnson, M.A. and Veronica Betancourt, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2012 • Think back to your experiences learning science, … read more

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Serving Low-Income Students – Applying Research and IDRA’s Quality Schools Action Framework™

Aug 20, 2012

• by Kristin E. Grayson, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2012 • While there is a lot of research that correlates … read more

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Lanala Hayes – Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program High School Winning Essay

Aug 20, 2012

• by Lanala Hayes • IDRA Newsletter • August 2012 • Editor’s Note: IDRA sponsored a national essay competition among … read more

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May 2012 Overview

Jun 22, 2012

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Student Voice – A Key Element in Effective School Governance and Accountability

Jun 13, 2012

• by Rosana G. Rodríguez, Ph.D., and Abelardo Villarreal, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2012 • A systemic view … read more

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Communities, School Boards and Education Policy

Jun 13, 2012

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2012 • At a recent session with a group … read more

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A Pocket of Excellence in a Sea of Diversity – Magnet School Success

Jun 13, 2012

• by Bradley Scott, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2012 • A recent visit to the Medical Magnet Program … read more

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Six Teens Win National Essay Contest Award

Jun 13, 2012

“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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April 2012 Overview

May 22, 2012

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Higher Education Success – Key System Strategies

May 17, 2012

• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • At IDRA we are committed to making … read more

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College Access and Graduation

May 17, 2012

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • The perceived value of access to education has changed as … read more

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Describing the First-Year Experience for First-Time-in-College Students at Major Community College

May 17, 2012

• by Josie Danini Cortez, M.A., and Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • There are memorable “firsts” in … read more

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IDRA OurSchool Portal to Add College Data with Support from TG

May 17, 2012

• IDRA Newsletter • May 2012 • In Texas, developmental courses have become another hurdle that students must overcome. Upon entering, … read more

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IDRA Semillitas Project Features Culturally and Linguistically Relevant Early Childhood Education

Apr 23, 2012

• 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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March 2012 Overview

Apr 20, 2012

The IDRA Newsletter is published 10 times a year. Each edition focuses on issues in education, striving to provide many … read more

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Professional Development in the 21st Century (Part II) – School-Based Teacher Professional Learning Communities

Apr 20, 2012

• by Juanita C. García, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • There is a substantial amount of research that describes … read more

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Stellar Science Strategy – #1 Building on English Learners Proficiency for Effective Science Instruction

Apr 20, 2012

• by Kristin Grayson, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2012 • Over the past several years, IDRA has teamed with San Marcos … read more

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Two-Way Dual Language Immersion Programs

Apr 20, 2012

• 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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