IDRA Newsletter
Latest issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: College Opportunity
“What is good for the children of the most powerful in our society must be the expectation we set for all students.”
– Celina Moreno, J.D., IDRA President &CEO
Articles
School Counselors Express Concerns about College and Career Advising in Texas, by Hector Bojorquez
Five Best Practices that Add Women to the Equation – Preparing K-12 Girls for Mathematics, by Stephanie Garcia, Ph.D., & Kasia Razynska
Characteristics of College-Focused Schools, by Nilka Avilés, Ed.D.
Extras
Top Ten Percent Plan – Research, Infographic, Resources
#IAmTop10Percent –Share your story!
IDRA Names Dr. Cristóbal Rodríguez as the 2019 José A. Cárdenas School Finance Fellow
Dec 11, 2018
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 11, 2018
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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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 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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