IDRA Newsletter 2023
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 2023. To find a particular article or subject this year, see the index below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.
Texas Legislature Fails to Address the Needs of Texas Students and Teachers – More Censorship and Little Action on Teacher Shortage or Bilingual Education
Jul 31, 2023• By Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D., and Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2023 • Texas … read more
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Identity-Based Bullying Undermines Student Safety and Success
May 30, 2023• By Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D. and Makiah Lyons • IDRA Newsletter • May 2023 • To develop safe and healthy … read more
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Classroom Censorship Laws Sweep Across the U.S. South
May 30, 2023• By Terrence Wilson, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2023 • Across the country, particularly in the U.S. South, … read more
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The Importance of Artificial Intelligence in Education for All Students
May 30, 2023• By Hector Bojorquez and Michelle Martínez Vega • IDRA Newsletter • May 2023 • With the advent of ChatGPT, … read more
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IDRA Milestones Across Five Decades to Fulfill the Promise of Education that Every Student Deserves
May 01, 2023• By Celina Moreno, J.D., María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2023 … read more
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IDRA Paths and Bridges ~ Caminos y Puentes de IDRA
May 01, 2023• A poem by Aurelio Montemayor, IDRA’s longest-serving staff member • IDRA Newsletter • April 2023 • Amidst the challenges … read more
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One Mission, Many Paths – 50 Years of Transforming Education by Putting Children First
May 01, 2023• By Celina Moreno, J.D., María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2023 … read more
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Families Insist on Equitable School Funding – Rodríguez v. San Antonio ISD Ruling 50 Years Ago Has Lasting Effects
Mar 20, 2023• By Christie L. Goodman, APR • IDRA Newsletter • March 2023 • Demetrio Rodríguez, lead parent plaintiff in the … read more
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How to Know if Your District Needs an Equity Audit
Mar 20, 2023• By Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • March 2023 • Public education is currently facing significant challenges, with many … read more
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MAS Springs Youthfully – Teacher and Student Advocacy of Mexican American Studies
Mar 20, 2023• By Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2023 • In a climate where the clouds of … read more
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Bilingual Special Education Certification is One Step Closer in Texas
Feb 28, 2023• By Lizdelia Piñón, Ed.D • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • The Bilingual Special Education Educator Standards Advisory Committee … read more
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Dual Credit Programs Give Students a Fighting Chance to Access and Succeed in College
Feb 28, 2023• By Steve Kemgang • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • A college education is one of the best ways to … read more
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Georgia Students Deserve a 21st Century Education for the Multicultural and Multilingual Future
Feb 28, 2023• By Jonathan Peraza Campos, M.S. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • Georgia’s public schools now serve the seventh largest … read more
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Traditional School Discipline is Harmful for All
Feb 28, 2023• By Alisha “Tuff” Tuff • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • Across the country, student learning often is interrupted by … read more
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Remove Obstacles to Ethnic Studies for Georgia Students
Feb 28, 2023• By Ruth Youn • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • Ethnic studies courses positively influence the trajectory of a student’s … read more
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What to Expect from Bids to Take Public Money Out of Public Schools
Feb 28, 2023• By Diana Long • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • Public schools have become the target of censorship attacks and … read more
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Advocacy Goals for Educational Equity in Georgia – IDRA Policy Priorities for the 2023 General Assembly Session
Jan 27, 2023• By Terrence Wilson, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2023 • Over the last few elections, Georgia’s political importance … read more
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Policy Roadmap for Texas Education – IDRA Policy Priorities for Texas Legislative Session
Jan 27, 2023• By Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2023 • IDRA strives to achieve equal educational opportunity … read more
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Advancing Our Vision for U.S. Public Schools & Students – IDRA Federal Policy Priorities
Jan 27, 2023• By Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2023 • IDRA’s strength lies in combining our research, training … read more
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IDRA Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
Jan 27, 2023• IDRA Newsletter • January 2023 • In 2023, IDRA is celebrating its 50th year of working for excellence in … read more
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