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 2015. To find a particular article or subject this year, see the index below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.
• IDRA Newsletter • August 2015 • This alert is a reminder that public schools, by law, must serve all children. … read more
Read More• by Sofia Bahena, Ed.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2015 • Immigration policy is an issue that touches the … read more
Read More• by Josie D. Cortez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2015 • It was a fall day in 2007 … read more
Read More• IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2015 • This year, the IDRA Newsletter is highlighting our staff’s varied and diverse … read more
Read More• by Felix Montes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2015 • Parent accountability and civic engagement in education received … read more
Read More• IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2015 • “I no longer want to be referred to as the student who … read more
Read More• IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2015 • Ms. Alexis Valdez has been selected as this year’s Martha A. Hernández … read more
Read More• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2015 • On February 2, 2015, in San Antonio, IDRA convened a … read more
Read More• by Kristin Grayson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2015 • Attention schools and schools districts! New guidance addresses a topic … read more
Read More• by Paula Johnson, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2015 • The Challenge Although teachers may be proficient in their subject area … read more
Read More• IDRA Newsletter • May 2015 • This year, the IDRA Newsletter is highlighting our staff’s varied and diverse talents and … read more
Read More• Data Presented in Texas House Public Education Committee Hearing on CSHB 1759 • IDRA Newsletter • May 2015 • David Hinojosa, … read more
Read More• by Abelardo Villarreal, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2015 • Much of the current research on early education of poor … read more
Read More• by Juanita C. García, Ph.D., and Rosana Rodríguez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2015 • To make sure that bilingual/bicultural … read more
Read MoreThis year, the IDRA Newsletter is highlighting our staff’s varied and diverse talents and backgrounds. Abelardo Villarreal, Ph.D., is IDRA’s Chief … read more
Read More• by Sulema Carreón-Sánchez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2015 • English language learners comprise a fast-growing population that has a … read more
Read More• by Felix Montes, Ph.D., and Deborah Rice • IDRA Newsletter • March 2015 • In a survey of 533 students attending … read more
Read More• by Laurie Posner, M.P.A. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2015 • Today, low-income students make up a “new majority” of all … read more
Read More• by Paula Johnson, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2015 • At IDRA, we develop integrated, research-based professional development experiences to … read more
Read MoreThis year, the IDRA Newsletter is highlighting our staff’s varied and diverse talents and backgrounds. Laurie Posner, MPA, directs IDRA’s … read more
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