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
Dec 11, 2018
Dec 2018
A Collection of Thanks and Farewells
• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • Dear Dr. Cuca Montecel, Words cannot express how much your passion, research and … read more
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Dec 11, 2018
Dec 2018
Three Decades of Groundbreaking Dropout Research – Reflections by Dr. Robledo Montecel, An Excerpt
• by Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • This year marks the 33rd year that IDRA … read more
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Dec 2018
Dear Children – A Letter
• Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • Dear Children, We see you. We value … read more
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Dec 2018
Sample Publications Written and Co-written by Dr. Robledo Montecel
• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • Courage to Connect – A Quality Schools Action Framework (co-editor, 2010) Continuities – … read more
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Dec 2018
Sample Awards & Fellowships – Dr. Robledo Montecel
• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2018 • American Educational Research Association (AERA) Hispanic Issues SIG Award for Research in Elementary … read more
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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 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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Aug 2018
Immigrant Students’ Rights to Attend Public Schools – August 2018
As schools are registering students for the next school year, IDRA is releasing this new infographic as a reminder that … read more
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Aug 2018
IDRA Newsletter 1994 Index
November – December 1994 IDRA Newsletter Articles “Making a Difference Through Effective Professional Development,” L. C. Green and R. López … read more
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Jul 2018
A History of IDRA Policy Work to Secure Excellent and Equitable Schooling for All Children
IDRA 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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Jul 2018
Beginning with the End in Mind to Establish Equitable, Excellent Education
• 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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Jul 2018
Valuing Youth and Assuring that All Youth Count
• 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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