IDRA Newsletter
November-December 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This issue’s focus: School Leadership
Articles
Strategies for School Leaders to Melt the Chilling Effects of Bad Education Policy, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Preview of IDRA’s 36th Annual Texas Public School Attrition Study – A First Look at the Pandemic’s Effect on Attrition Rates, by Roy Johnson, M.S.
Priorities and Recommendations for the 2022 Georgia Legislative Session, by Terrence Wilson, J.D., & Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed.
The Art of Reflection for School Leaders, by Nilka Avilés, Ed.D.
Extras
Infographic: Computer Science = Problem Solving
Free E-Courses Are Now Available on Ensuring Equitable Learning Environments for All Students
Students Want Schools to Teach Inclusive Truth – Podcast Episode 213
Politicizing Education Hurts Texas Students
Aug 06, 2021• Ana Ramón • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2021 • We began the 87th Texas legislative session in January 2021 … read more
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Federal Education Policy News – What Educators Need to Know
Aug 06, 2021• Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2021 • Below are some updates on federal court decisions and … read more
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Texas Legislature Takes Some Steps Toward Addressing the Digital Divide
Aug 06, 2021• Thomas Marshall • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2021 • Student success depends on the quality of the education resources … read more
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Student Health and Engagement Response to COVID-19 in Texas
Aug 06, 2021• Christina Quintanilla-Muñoz, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2021 • The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated inequities within Texas’ public education system. … read more
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Family and Student Advocacy Persisted During the Texas Legislative Session Despite Structural Barriers
Aug 06, 2021• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2021 • During the 2021 Texas legislative session, voices of … read more
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Most Opportunities Missed to Expand College Preparation and Access in Texas
Aug 06, 2021• Altheria Caldera, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2021 • For Texas to expand students’ access to college, the … read more
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Exciting Advances for Emergent Bilingual Students in Texas
Aug 06, 2021• Araceli García • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2021 • Despite the uniquely difficult circumstances of the 2021 Texas legislative … read more
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Visions and Provisions – Planning for K-12 Ethnic Studies Implementation
Jun 14, 2021• Irene Gómez, Ed.M. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2021 • As a Latina raised in Texas, I come from … read more
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Texas HB 3979 Will Hurt Students by Curtailing Schools’ Equity Efforts
Jun 08, 2021• Altheria Caldera, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2021 • School district leaders across the United States are adopting … read more
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Culturally Sustaining Instruction Requires Culturally Sustaining Leadership
Jun 08, 2021• Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2021 • The pandemic reminded us very quickly that relationships … read more
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Anti-Racist Schooling for All Students of Color
Jun 08, 2021• Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D., & Altheria Caldera, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2021 • Anti-racist schooling occurs as a … read more
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What the Term “Culturally Sustaining Practices” Means for Education in Today’s Classrooms
Jun 08, 2021• Altheria Caldera, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2021 • Throughout the decades, IDRA has used several equity-centered pedagogical … read more
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Solving the Digital Divide Requires Authentic Family Engagement
Apr 30, 2021• Thomas Marshall • IDRA Newsletter • April 2021 • The digital divide affects millions of Texas households that cannot … read more
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Education CAFE Families Provide Insight on State-Level Education Policies
Apr 30, 2021• Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2021 • The Texas Legislature is hearing from a new … read more
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The Case for Alternate Assessments and Community Oversight
Apr 30, 2021• by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D., Hector Bojorquez, & Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2021 • COVID-19 … read more
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Mental Health Implications of Virtual Learning on Student Engagement
Mar 31, 2021• Christina Muñoz • IDRA Newsletter • March 2021 • Two out of five young adults 18- to 24-years-old report having … read more
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Students of Color Deserve Culturally Responsive Instruction and Ethnic Studies
Mar 31, 2021• Altheria Caldera, Ph.D., and Nino Rodríguez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2021 • The Problem: Cultural Incongruence Traditional … read more
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Strategies for Engaging Students in Today’s Virtual and Hybrid Classrooms
Mar 31, 2021• Stephanie García, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2021 • During the COVID-19 pandemic, education experts, companies and individuals … read more
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Student Researchers Collect Insights from Peers about the Pandemic’s Effects on Schooling
Mar 31, 2021• Ana Ramón • IDRA Newsletter • March 2021 • During the summer and fall of 2020, four high school … read more
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Digital Divide Directly Impacted Student-School Engagement During COVID-19
Mar 31, 2021• Christina Muñoz • IDRA Newsletter • March 2021 • Students with limited access to the basic resources necessary to thrive … read more
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