IDRA Newsletter
Latest issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Keeping the Public in Public Education
Articles
Texas Must Scrutinize Potential Charter Schools Before Issuing Approvals for Growth, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Pandemic No Excuse for Growth of Poorly Performing Virtual Charter Schools in U.S. South, by Terrence Wilson, J.D.
Chief Science Officer Students Lead the Way
Extras
Join IDRA’s Texas Education CAFE Advocacy Network
IDRA Legislative Priorities: Keep the Public in Public Education
Learning Goes On webpage
How School Districts and Communities Can Plan Safe Learning Environments
Jun 26, 2020• Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D. • Learning Goes On • June 26, 2020 • To plan for safe learning environments, school … read more
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Schools Face Challenges to Reopening – Community Input and Supplemental Funds Are Critical
Jun 19, 2020• Ana Ramón • Learning Goes On • June 19, 2020 • As states and school districts make plans to reopen … read more
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COVID-19 Federal Guidance Documents Impact Schools and Communities
Jun 12, 2020• Morgan Craven, J.D. • Learning Goes On • June 12, 2020 • As students, educators and families adjust to life … read more
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U.S. Department of Education Affirms Intent to Exclude Undocumented Students from CARES Act Relief Funds
Jun 12, 2020• Morgan Craven, J.D. • Learning Goes On • June 12, 2020 • The U.S. Department of Education has just issued … read more
Read MoreState Education Agencies Explore Family Engagement in a COVID-19 World
Jun 12, 2020• Ian Warner • Learning Goes On • June 12, 2020 • The COVID-19 pandemic and at-home-schooling caused families to engage with … read more
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Habits of a Healthy School District Where All Students Thrive
May 27, 2020by Celina Moreno, J.D., & Christie L. Goodman, APR • IDRA Newsletter • May 2020 • Health is on everyone’s … read more
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State Takeovers of School Districts Don’t Work
May 27, 2020• Terrence Wilson, J.D., & Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2020 • School districts are more … read more
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Implications of Texas SB 1882 Patchwork of Partnerships
May 27, 2020• Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2020 • Three years ago, the Texas legislature passed Senate … read more
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Meet Dr. Chloe Latham Sikes – IDRA Deputy Director of Policy
May 27, 2020• IDRA Newsletter • May 2020 • Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D., is IDRA’s new deputy director of policy. She first … read more
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IDRA Provides Bilingual Books to Young Learners to Diminish Digital Divide Effects Exacerbated by COVID-19
May 27, 2020• IDRA Newsletter • May 2020 • IDRA has long worked with schools and communities to close the digital divide … read more
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IDRA, Partners Provide South Texas Families Tech Support for Distance Learning During COVID-19 Crisis for Virtual Classrooms
May 27, 2020• IDRA Newsletter • May 2020 • IDRA launched a partnership with two community-based organizations in the Texas Rio Grande … read more
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Without Intervention, COVID-19-Induced Budgetary Shortfalls Will Fall Hardest on Marginalized Students in the South
May 22, 2020• Terrence Wilson, J.D. • Learning Goes On • May 22, 2020 • The quality of students’ education should not depend … read more
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COVID-19 Does Not Change Civil Rights Protections for Students
May 15, 2020• Morgan Craven, J.D. • Learning Goes On • May 15, 2020 • IDRA and a number of educational equity advocates across … read more
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COVID-19 Worsens Systemic Educational Inequity
May 08, 2020• Morgan Craven, J.D. • Learning Goes On • May 8, 2020 • We must swiftly and decisively address the new … read more
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Family and Community Input Needed for COVID-19 Relief Funds
May 01, 2020• Morgan Craven, J.D. • Learning Goes On • May 1, 2020 • Please fill out our survey on student and … read more
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Using Equity Audits to Assess and Address Opportunity Gaps Across Education
Apr 29, 2020• Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2020 • Education leaders today are able to compile all … read more
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Ensuring Equity in Online Learning – Newsletter Article
Apr 29, 2020Considerations in Response to COVID-19’s Impact on Schooling • IDRA Newsletter • April 2020 • Editor’s Note: In a crisis, … read more
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Meet Dr. Bricio Vasquez – Education Data Scientist
Apr 29, 2020• IDRA Newsletter • April 2020 • Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D., is IDRA’s education demographer and data scientist. He has worked … read more
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A Win for Equity – Newsletter Article
Apr 29, 2020Texas Board Adopts Curriculum Standards for African American Studies Course in Historic Vote • IDRA Newsletter • April 2020 • … read more
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Rules for Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Funding
Apr 24, 2020• Morgan Craven, J.D. • Learning Goes On • April 24, 2020 • This week, the Department of Education released guidance and … read more
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