Articles
A Message from Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President Emerita
Legislature Dances the Texas Three-Step: Defund, Demonize, Privatize Public Education, by Kaci Wright, M.Ed., & Vivek Datla, MPA
Policy Whiplash in Georgia – The 2025 Session Delivered Education Gains, Losses and Looming Threats, by Terrence Wilson, J.D., Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed., DeAndrea Byrd, Isabelle Philip & Makiah Lyons, J.D.
Civic Changemakers – Students and Advocates Join Forces at the Georgia Capitol, by Isabelle Philip
Coalitions Represent Communities Across the U.S. South
Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition The Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC) is a collaborative of more than 38 organizations … read more
Read More• By Isabelle Philip • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2025 • Students are natural experts on education policy, … read more
Read More• By Terrence Wilson, J.D., Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed., DeAndrea Byrd, Isabelle Philip & Makiah Lyons, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • … read more
Read More• by Kaci Wright, M.Ed., & Vivek Datla, MPA • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2025 • The 2025 … read more
Read MoreJune-July 2025 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – Focus: Community Voices Matter See PDF of this issue See eNews highlights … read more
Read MoreBy Michelle Ramos • IDRA Newsletter • May 2025 • Editor’s Note: In April, IDRA celebrated the 40th anniversary of … read more
Read More• By Christie L. Goodman, APR, Fellow PRSA • IDRA Newsletter • May 2025 • The recent passing of Joseph … read more
Read More• By Christie L. Goodman, APR, Fellow PRSA • IDRA Newsletter • May 2025 • Successful students naturally get accolades. … read more
Read More• By Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed. May 8, 2025 • Education funding was at the forefront of conversations about schools this … read more
Read More• By Isabelle Philip May 8, 2025 • There were many bills moving this past legislative session in Georgia affecting … read more
Read More• By DeAndrea Byrd & Isabelle Philip • May 7, 2025 • Here is a run-down of IDRA’s work during … read more
Read More• By Isabelle Philip • May 7, 2025 • Georgians have been faced with legislation that threatens teaching truth and … read more
Read More• By Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed. May 7, 2025 • Education funding was at the forefront of conversations about schools this … read more
Read More• By Terrence Wilson, J.D.• May 7, 2025 • In response to the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School in … read more
Read More• By Morgan Craven, J.D. & Kaci Wright • IDRA Newsletter • April 2025 • On April 30, we observed … read more
Read More• By Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2025 • Editor’s Note: In February 2025, the National Coalition … read more
Read More• By Jeff Wheatcraft, Asaiah Puente, Ed.D., CNP, & Stephanie Garcia, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2025 • As … read more
Read MoreEditor’s note: In February, Laila Errold participated in IDRA’s advocacy training and shadowing event at the Georgia capitol. As she … read more
Read MoreNational Scores Suggest Need for Targeted Investments to Ensure All Students Succeed • By Morgan Craven, J.D. & Chloe Latham … read more
Read More• By Vivek Datla, MPA • IDRA Newsletter • March 2025 • The U.S. Department of Education is at the … read more
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