IDRA Newsletter
Latest issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: College Preparation
“We must make sure that every student has access to high-quality teaching and a quality curriculum that prepares them for post-secondary education. As researchers, we play a critical role by examining policies and practices that contribute to students’ success or failure. Together, the future is in our hands.” – Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President and CEO
Articles
Texas Public School Attrition Study, 2017-18 – High School Attrition Improves by Two Points, by Roy L. Johnson, M.S.
Still Making a Case for Algebra II, by Paula Johnson, Ph.D.
Counselors Overwhelmed and Worried about Implementing Texas’ New Graduation Requirements – IDRA Study Explores Counselor Concerns in Supporting Students for College Preparation, by Hector Bojorquez
Expanding Career Awareness for College… Especially for First-timers, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
Extras
Texas Public School Attrition Study, 2017-18, and related resources – Coming Soon
Classnotes Podcast Episode: “Why Algebra II?”
Classnotes Podcast episode on the Ready Texas Study
ESSA Training Kit 5 – Career Awareness for College Planning
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Oct 30, 2018
Oct 2018
Texas Public School Attrition Study, 2017-18 – High School Attrition Improves by Two Points
• Roy L. Johnson, M.S. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2018 • If we are to both invest in our children’s future … read more
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Oct 30, 2018
Oct 2018
Still Making a Case for Algebra II
• Paula Johnson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2018 • Policymakers, educators, parents and students are concerned with the quality of … read more
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Oct 2018
Counselors Overwhelmed and Worried about Implementing Texas’ New Graduation Requirements
IDRA Study Explores Counselor Concerns in Supporting Students for College Preparation • Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • October 2018 • … read more
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Oct 2018
Expanding Career Awareness for College… Especially for First-timers
• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2018 • I’ve been conducting meetings and workshops for families in … read more
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Sep 2018
School Leaders Improve English Learner Literacy with Focus on Inferencing
• Nilka Avilés, Ed.D. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2018 • In an era of rapid educational changes and dynamic diverse … read more
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Sep 2018
Creating Effective Diverse Classrooms through Accelerated Teacher Certification
• Felix Montes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2018 • Students in schools with fewer resources are at most … read more
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Sep 2018
Readers Theatre – Teatro en el Aula – New IDRA Semillitas de Aprendizaje™ Product for Young Learners
• IDRA Newsletter • September 2018 • Building a strong academic foundation and a strong sense of self-efficacy from an … read more
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Aug 2018
Religion Equity in Schools – Protecting Students and Their Civil Rights
• Paula Johnson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2018 Many youths face bullying and harassment in school because of … read more
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Aug 2018
Religion Equity and School Dress Codes
• Sulema Carreón-Sánchez, Ph.D., and Phoebe Schlanger • IDRA Newsletter • August 2018 Historically, schools have exercised much discretion over setting … read more
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Aug 2018
Six Teens Win 2018 National Essay Contest Awards
• IDRA • IDRA Newsletter • August 2018 IDRA Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Tutors Share Stories of the Program’s Impact … read more
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