IDRA Newsletter 2016
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 2016. To find a particular article or subject this year, see the index below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.
Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed., Presents Bilingual Commencement Address
Jul 03, 2016• IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2016 Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed., IDRA senior education associate and lead trainer, was honored to … read more
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Meet Mark Barnett, Chief IT Strategist
Jul 03, 2016• IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2016 • Mark Barnett leads IDRA in the area of technology implementation for both internal … read more
Read MoreThe Power of Possibility: How IDRA and Our Partners are Transforming Public Education – IDRA Annual Report Released
May 29, 2016• IDRA Newsletter • April 2016 • IDRA’s 2015 Annual Report, The Power of Possibility: How IDRA and Our Partners … read more
Read MoreMay 2016 Overview
May 27, 2016The 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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Students Become Leaders in their Community to Support Peers on the Path Toward College
May 24, 2016• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2016 • A group of about 20 student leaders from the … read more
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Youths in Action – Intergenerational Leadership
May 24, 2016• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2016 • Young people informing their community about environmental problems, presenting … read more
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The Role of Conversation in the Classroom – Promoting Student Voice through Instructional Dialogue
May 24, 2016• by Paula Johnson, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2016 • The Challenge Teachers know it is not enough … read more
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Teenage Voices on Their Experience in the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program
May 24, 2016• IDRA Newsletter • May 2016 • The IDRA Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program is a research-based, highly successful cross-age tutoring … read more
Read MoreImplementation of New Texas Graduation Requirements Needs Further Study
May 24, 2016Ready Texas: Stakeholder Convening Proceedings Report Released • IDRA Newsletter • May 2016 • Texas adopted substantial changes to high … read more
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Technology in Early Childhood
Apr 30, 2016Editor’s note: This article is reprinted from IDRA’s Semillitas de Aprendizaje Teacher Guide (Manual de Maestro). This teacher guide contains … read more
Read MoreApril 2016 Overview
Apr 29, 2016The 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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Three Signs that Your Pre-K Might Need a Make Over
Apr 29, 2016• Felix Montes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2016 • In 2011, the city of San Antonio took a decisive step … read more
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Bilingual Early Childhood Education – Capitalizing on the Language and Culture of the Home and Introducing English
Apr 29, 2016• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed., Consuelo Casas, Berta A. Medrano, Abby Gonzalez • IDRA Newsletter • April 2016 • School … read more
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Technology in Early Childhood
Apr 29, 2016• IDRA Newsletter • April 2016 • Editor’s note: This article is reprinted from IDRA’s Semillitas de Aprendizaje Teacher Guide … read more
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Meet Felix Montes, IDRA Education Associate
Apr 29, 2016• IDRA Newsletter • April 2016 • This year, the IDRA Newsletter is highlighting our staff’s varied and diverse talents … read more
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Essential Approaches for Excellence & Sustainable School System Transformation
Apr 29, 2016New Publication Showcases Strategies that Deepen School Improvement • IDRA Newsletter • April 2016 • In a field where so … read more
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Apr 01, 2016The 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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Ready Texas – Gathering Stakeholder Input to Guide Research on New Texas High School Graduation Plans
Mar 30, 2016• Laurie Posner, M.P.A. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2016 • On a bright and mild February morning in the Texas … read more
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Beyond the College T-shirt Days – Transition Counseling to Ensure College Success
Mar 30, 2016• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2016 • Editor’s Note: The superintendent of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD, Dr. … read more
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Leaders Turn Around Schools – Transformational Equity Focus Makes College Readiness a Priority
Mar 30, 2016• Nilka Avilés, Ed.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2016 • Turning around challenged schools requires exceptional, effective leadership and practical … read more
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