IDRA Newsletter
Latest issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Early Learning
“Successful early childhood programs take what we know from brain research and provide meaningful reading and writing activities that appeal to children’s eagerness to learn about the world around them. All children benefit when these programs are accessible, well-funded and have well-prepared teachers.”
– Celina Moreno, J.D., IDRA President &CEO
Articles
Current Proposals for Texas’ Investment in English Learners Still Not Enough, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
Fixing Asset-Based Early Childhood Education, by Hector Bojorquez
Building Culturally-Relevant Libraries for Young Learners, by Nilka Avilés, Ed.D., and José A. Velázquez, M.Ed.
Extras
Bilingual Literacy Development Materials for Summer
Apr 30, 2019
Apr 2019
Current Proposals for Texas’ Investment in English Learners Still Not Enough
• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2019 • Since 1981, Texas has had one of the … read more
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Apr 30, 2019
Apr 2019
Fixing Asset-Based Early Childhood Education
• by Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • April 2019 • In teacher training sessions across the country, teachers repeatedly ponder … read more
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Apr 2019
Building Culturally-Relevant Libraries for Young Learners
• by Nilka Avilés, Ed.D., and José A. Velázquez, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2019 • Children are attracted to … read more
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Apr 2019
Three Approaches for Dismantling Discriminatory Discipline in Schools
• by Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D., & José A. Velázquez, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • Schools across … read more
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Apr 2019
Federal School Safety Commission Recommendations Could Lead to Less Safe Schools
• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • In response to the violent school shooting in … read more
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Apr 2019
Discipline Policies Must Not Come at the Expense of Any Group of Students
• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • Recently, a federal judge ruled that the U.S. … read more
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Apr 2019
Restorative Practices – Informal and Formal Processes for Addressing Behavior
• by Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • Traditional discipline in schools often excludes students … read more
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Apr 2019
In Memoriam – Mr. William Acosta
• IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • Mr. William Acosta, a member of the IDRA Board of Directors for 22 … read more
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Mar 2019
IDRA Newsletter 2019 Index
April issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Early Learning “Successful early childhood programs take what we know … read more
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Feb 2019
New IDRA CEO Carries on IDRA’s Legacy and Future
• by Celina Moreno, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2019 • For almost half a century, IDRA has promoted equal … read more
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Feb 2019
Meet Morgan Craven – IDRA’s National Director of Policy
• IDRA Newsletter • February 2019 • This year, the IDRA Newsletter will continue to highlight our staff’s varied and … read more
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Feb 2019
Red Flags Wave in Proposed Changes to Title IX – Gender Equity in Schools Needs Diligence not Relaxation
• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2019 • A young woman walking across a college campus … read more
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Jan 2019
Office for Civil Rights Data Reveals Patterns of Inequity
• by Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2019 • Creating equitable access to educational opportunities is a calculated … read more
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Jan 2019
Using Data to Uncover Facts for Strengthening Education
• by Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D., and Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • January 2019 • In education, there are plenty of … read more
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Jan 2019
Family Leadership in Education Projects… and the Data that Drives Them
• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2019 • When working with families on education issues, it … read more
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Jan 2019
Corazón – A Poem for María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
• by Laurie Posner, MPA, • IDRA Newsletter • January 2019 • On the occasion of Dr. Robledo Montecel’s retirement, … read more
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Dec 2018
A Tribute to Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel – Crossing Borders with Faith, Courage, Insight & Persistence
• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • Ismael and Paula Robledo crossed borders. They … read more
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Dec 2018
Commencement Address – Our Lady of the Lake University, May 7, 2015
• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • It is a great honor to … read more
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Dec 2018
The Quotable Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
• Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • “Our future depends on us having an … read more
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Dec 2018
Dear colleagues, partners and friends: Greetings and abrazos – A letter from Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
Dear colleagues, partners and friends: greetings and abrazos, 2018 marks my 26th year as IDRA President & CEO, and as … read more
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