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
Jul 31, 2018
Jul 2018
InterAction with the Ecosystem – The IDRA Quality Schools Action Framework
by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2018 • IDRA at 45 … read more
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May 24, 2018
May 2018
Getting it Just Right! – Rigor and College Prep for All
• by Paula N. Johnson, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2018 • There is a challenge facing educators, policymakers, … read more
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May 2018
Rural Districts Take a 24 Percent Hit in Algebra II Enrollment – IDRA Ready Texas Study Examines Texas HB5 Graduation Requirements
• by Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • May 2018 • In 2013, the Texas Legislature established the foundation high … read more
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May 2018
Locked Gates and Hurdles on the College Path
• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2018 • “Dearie, why don’t you just take a course … read more
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May 2018
Call for Applications – 2018 IDRA José A. Cárdenas School Finance Fellows Program
IDRA is inviting research applications for the IDRA José A. Cárdenas School Finance Fellows Program. This will be the third … read more
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May 2018
IDRA Newsletter 2018 Index
November-December 2018 IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Commemorative Issue See PDF of this issue See overview for easy sharing Articles … read more
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Apr 2018
The Link between Institutional Grit and Non-cognitive Skills
• by Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • The education research and practice community is anxiously looking toward “the … read more
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Apr 2018
Institutionalized Discrimination… Does it Exist in Your School?
• by David Hinojosa, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • Despite much progress over the years in striking down various … read more
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Apr 2018
In-grade Retention National Trends and Civil Rights Concerns
• by Paula N. Johnson, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • Retaining students is a costly intervention that research shows is … read more
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Apr 2018
Texas Graduation Requirements and Opportunities – IDRA’s New Parent Involvement Tool for School Districts
• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • In the summer of 2013, the Texas Legislature weakened the … read more
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Apr 2018
Resources from the 20th Annual IDRA La Semana del Niño Parent Institute™
• IDRA Newsletter • April 2018 • Our 20th Annual IDRA La Semana del Niño Parent Institute earlier this month … read more
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Mar 2018
School Leaders Create Culture of Equity and Success
• Nilka Avilés, Ed.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • Transforming schools requires looking at the context of the system and … read more
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Mar 2018
Addressing “Ecological Shock” – Supporting Refugee Students in School
• Kristin Grayson, Ph.D., and Hannah Sung • IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • Imagine you are a student sitting in … read more
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Mar 2018
Schools’ Duty to Educate English Learner Immigrant and Migrant Students
• Kristin Grayson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • English learners in our schools are a vastly diverse … read more
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Mar 2018
New Infographic – Immigrant Students’ Rights to Attend Public Schools
• IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • As schools are registering students for the next school year, IDRA is releasing … read more
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Mar 2018
Latest IDRA Parent Involvement Tool Focuses on Keeping Public Money in Public Schools
• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2018 • Last year, three grandmothers whose children graduated from public … read more
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Feb 2018
Sexual Harassment – Safe Learning Environments for All Students
• Michelle Martínez Vega • IDRA Newsletter • February 2018 • This is a pivotal moment in American culture. The … read more
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Feb 2018
School-Based Strategies for Supporting Girls in Technology – With Perspectives from a 14-Year-Old Coder
• Christie L. Goodman, APR • IDRA Newsletter • February 2018 • There are many reasons for schools to actively … read more
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Feb 2018
Equity and Justice for LGBTQ Students – Teacher Responsibilities
• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed., and Michelle Martínez Vega • IDRA Newsletter • February 2018 • Teachers inspire and protect … read more
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Feb 2018
Second Installment of IDRA’s New Parent Involvement Tools for School Districts
• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2018 • As the 20th Annual IDRA La Semana del … read more
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