IDRA Newsletter
Latest issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Teaching Quality
Articles
State Policy Recommendations for Addressing Teacher Shortages, by Ana Ramón
Teacher Preparation for Diverse Classrooms, by Chloe Latham Sikes, M.A.
IDRA EAC-South Focus – Diversifying the Teacher Workforce
Educator Coaching Model Strengthens Schools Serving Diverse Student Populations, by Nilka Avilés, Ed.D.
Extras
Annual IDRA La Semana del Niño Parent Institute
IDRA EAC-South Diversifying the Teaching Field Online Assistance Package
Infographic: Preparing Teachers to Serve Today’s Classrooms
IDRA study: IDRA Transition to Teaching Program 15-Year Synthesis
Learn more about IDRA coaching and mentoring services
Learn more about IDRA services on instructional strategies for building inferencing skills
Podcasts about IDRA’s Coaching Model
• Coaching and Mentoring New Teachers – Episode 24
• Growth Mindsets to Increase Achievement – Episode 180
• Capacity Building Among School Leadership – Episode 177
• A Principal on Leadership for a Turnaround School – Part 1 – Episodes 168
• A Principal on Leadership for a Turnaround School – Part 2 – Episodes 169
How Student-Led Lessons Impacted My Understanding of School
Aug 30, 2019• by Daniela Herrejon • IDRA Newsletter • August 2019 • I was a great student; however I was not … read more
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Students as Co-Collaborators in Teaching & Learning – Advice from the Field
Aug 30, 2019• by Andres López • IDRA Newsletter • August 2019 • Andres López, a teacher at Stevens High School in … read more
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High School Tutor Learns While Tutoring Others
Aug 30, 2019• by Anahi Ortiz • IDRA Newsletter • August 2019 • I was supposed to be in child development, but … read more
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Accountability Measures Set to Respond to Public Pressure
Jul 30, 2019• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2019 • Changes Made to STAAR; Individual Graduation Committees Extended … read more
Read MoreTaking Steps Toward Keeping the Public in Public Education
Jul 30, 2019• IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2019 • IDRA joined more than a dozen education advocacy groups to release a policy … read more
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New Discipline and Safety Policies for Texas
Jul 25, 2019• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2019 • To ensure all students succeed, schools must end … read more
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College Access Legislation Increases Transparency and Adds Funds to TEXAS Grant Program
Jul 25, 2019• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2019 • Expanding access to college means ensuring that schools … read more
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Education Impact of Supreme Court Decision on Citizenship Question
Jul 25, 2019• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2019 • IDRA Statement on Education Impact of Supreme Court … read more
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Texas Legislature Concentrates on School Funding
Jul 25, 2019• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2019 • Texas’ 86th legislative session saw some of the … read more
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School Counselors Express Concerns about College and Career Advising in Texas
May 29, 2019• by Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • May 2019 • “We’re asking kids to make big life decisions in … read more
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Five Best Practices that Add Women to the Equation – Preparing K-12 Girls for Mathematics
May 29, 2019• by Stephanie García, Ph.D., & Kasia Razynska • IDRA Newsletter • May 2019 • Girls’ involvement in K-12 mathematics … read more
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Characteristics of College-Focused Schools
May 29, 2019• by Nilka Avilés, Ed.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2019 • The platitude “College is not for everyone” often elicits … read more
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Current Proposals for Texas’ Investment in English Learners Still Not Enough
Apr 30, 2019• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2019 • Since 1981, Texas has had one of the … read more
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Fixing Asset-Based Early Childhood Education
Apr 30, 2019• by Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • April 2019 • In teacher training sessions across the country, teachers repeatedly ponder … read more
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Building Culturally-Relevant Libraries for Young Learners
Apr 30, 2019• 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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Three Approaches for Dismantling Discriminatory Discipline in Schools
Apr 08, 2019• by Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D., & José A. Velázquez, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • Schools across … read more
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Federal School Safety Commission Recommendations Could Lead to Less Safe Schools
Apr 08, 2019• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • In response to the violent school shooting in … read more
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Discipline Policies Must Not Come at the Expense of Any Group of Students
Apr 08, 2019• by Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • Recently, a federal judge ruled that the U.S. … read more
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Restorative Practices – Informal and Formal Processes for Addressing Behavior
Apr 08, 2019• by Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • Traditional discipline in schools often excludes students … read more
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In Memoriam – Mr. William Acosta
Apr 08, 2019• IDRA Newsletter • March 2019 • Mr. William Acosta, a member of the IDRA Board of Directors for 22 … read more
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