IDRA Newsletter 2018
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 2018. To find a particular article or subject this year, see the index below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.
A History of IDRA Policy Work to Secure Excellent and Equitable Schooling for All Children
Jul 31, 2018IDRA remains committed to the goal of framing and supporting essential policy and leadership issues for advocacy that will improve … read more
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Beginning with the End in Mind to Establish Equitable, Excellent Education
Jul 31, 2018• María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2018 • IDRA at 45 Years: … read more
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Valuing Youth and Assuring that All Youth Count
Jul 31, 2018• María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2018 • IDRA at 45 Years: … read more
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InterAction with the Ecosystem – The IDRA Quality Schools Action Framework
Jul 31, 2018by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2018 • IDRA at 45 … read more
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Getting it Just Right! – Rigor and College Prep for All
May 24, 2018• by Paula N. Johnson, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2018 • There is a challenge facing educators, policymakers, … read more
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Rural Districts Take a 24 Percent Hit in Algebra II Enrollment – IDRA Ready Texas Study Examines Texas HB5 Graduation Requirements
May 24, 2018• by Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • May 2018 • In 2013, the Texas Legislature established the foundation high … read more
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Locked Gates and Hurdles on the College Path
May 24, 2018• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2018 • “Dearie, why don’t you just take a course … read more
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Call for Applications – 2018 IDRA José A. Cárdenas School Finance Fellows Program
May 24, 2018IDRA is inviting research applications for the IDRA José A. Cárdenas School Finance Fellows Program. This will be the third … read more
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IDRA Newsletter 2018 Index
May 23, 2018November-December 2018 IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Commemorative Issue See PDF of this issue See overview for easy sharing Articles … read more
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The Link between Institutional Grit and Non-cognitive Skills
Apr 30, 2018• by Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • The education research and practice community is anxiously looking toward “the … read more
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Institutionalized Discrimination… Does it Exist in Your School?
Apr 30, 2018• by David Hinojosa, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • Despite much progress over the years in striking down various … read more
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In-grade Retention National Trends and Civil Rights Concerns
Apr 30, 2018• by Paula N. Johnson, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • Retaining students is a costly intervention that research shows is … read more
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Texas Graduation Requirements and Opportunities – IDRA’s New Parent Involvement Tool for School Districts
Apr 30, 2018• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • In the summer of 2013, the Texas Legislature weakened the … read more
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Resources from the 20th Annual IDRA La Semana del Niño Parent Institute™
Apr 30, 2018• IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • Our 20th Annual IDRA La Semana del Niño Parent Institute earlier this month … read more
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School Leaders Create Culture of Equity and Success
Mar 29, 2018• Nilka Avilés, Ed.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • Transforming schools requires looking at the context of the system and … read more
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Addressing “Ecological Shock” – Supporting Refugee Students in School
Mar 29, 2018• Kristin Grayson, Ph.D., and Hannah Sung • IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • Imagine you are a student sitting in … read more
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Schools’ Duty to Educate English Learner Immigrant and Migrant Students
Mar 29, 2018• Kristin Grayson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • English learners in our schools are a vastly diverse … read more
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New Infographic – Immigrant Students’ Rights to Attend Public Schools
Mar 29, 2018• IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • As schools are registering students for the next school year, IDRA is releasing … read more
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Latest IDRA Parent Involvement Tool Focuses on Keeping Public Money in Public Schools
Mar 29, 2018• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • Last year, three grandmothers whose children graduated from public … read more
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Sexual Harassment – Safe Learning Environments for All Students
Feb 28, 2018• Michelle Martínez Vega • IDRA Newsletter • February 2018 • This is a pivotal moment in American culture. The … read more
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