IDRA Newsletter
February 2024 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This Issue’s Focus: Education Research
Articles
Mexican American Studies – A Deep Look by High School Students, by Marcela Hernández, Jonas Lokensgard & Hannah Rosales
Embedding Social-Emotional Learning into Student-Serving Programs, by Stephanie García, Ph.D.
IDRA Youth Advisory Board Members Study Culturally Responsive Teaching and School Discipline, by Christina Quintanilla-Muñoz, M.Ed.
Extras
The IDRA Valued Youth Partnership Turns 40! See How VYP Improves Attendance & Socio-Emotional Learning
Resources for Cultural and Ethnic Studies
IDRA Ethnic Studies Online Technical Assistance Package
Infographic: 5 Tips for Organizing a High School Student-Led Ethnic Studies Advocacy Group
Video: Student research highlights presentation, Culturally Responsive Education and School Discipline in Texas Schools: A Mixed-Methods Case Study
Major Changes Ahead for Texas Future College Students
Jul 31, 2023• By Steve Kemgang • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2023 • The Texas legislative session introduced changes to college readiness … read more
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Lawmakers Refuse to Adopt School Vouchers, For Now
Jul 31, 2023• By Diana Long • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2023 • One of the primary concerns during the … read more
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Coalition in Georgia Pushes for Culturally Sustaining Education
Jul 31, 2023• By Thomas Marshall III, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2023 • Across the U.S. South, policymakers … read more
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Texas Legislature Fails to Address the Needs of Texas Students and Teachers – More Censorship and Little Action on Teacher Shortage or Bilingual Education
Jul 31, 2023• By Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D., and Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2023 • Texas … read more
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Identity-Based Bullying Undermines Student Safety and Success
May 30, 2023• By Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D. and Makiah Lyons • IDRA Newsletter • May 2023 • To develop safe and healthy … read more
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Classroom Censorship Laws Sweep Across the U.S. South
May 30, 2023• By Terrence Wilson, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2023 • Across the country, particularly in the U.S. South, … read more
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The Importance of Artificial Intelligence in Education for All Students
May 30, 2023• By Hector Bojorquez and Michelle Martínez Vega • IDRA Newsletter • May 2023 • With the advent of ChatGPT, … read more
Read MoreReactions to Brown Ruling Led to Breakdown in Teacher Diversity
May 17, 2023By Makiah Lyons • Knowledge is Power • May 17, 2023 • Today marks the 69th anniversary of the Brown … read more
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IDRA Milestones Across Five Decades to Fulfill the Promise of Education that Every Student Deserves
May 01, 2023• By Celina Moreno, J.D., María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2023 … read more
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IDRA Paths and Bridges ~ Caminos y Puentes de IDRA
May 01, 2023• A poem by Aurelio Montemayor, IDRA’s longest-serving staff member • IDRA Newsletter • April 2023 • Amidst the challenges … read more
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One Mission, Many Paths – 50 Years of Transforming Education by Putting Children First
May 01, 2023• By Celina Moreno, J.D., María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2023 … read more
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Families Insist on Equitable School Funding – Rodríguez v. San Antonio ISD Ruling 50 Years Ago Has Lasting Effects
Mar 20, 2023• By Christie L. Goodman, APR • IDRA Newsletter • March 2023 • Demetrio Rodríguez, lead parent plaintiff in the … read more
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How to Know if Your District Needs an Equity Audit
Mar 20, 2023• By Hector Bojorquez • IDRA Newsletter • March 2023 • Public education is currently facing significant challenges, with many … read more
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MAS Springs Youthfully – Teacher and Student Advocacy of Mexican American Studies
Mar 20, 2023• By Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2023 • In a climate where the clouds of … read more
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Bilingual Special Education Certification is One Step Closer in Texas
Feb 28, 2023• By Lizdelia Piñón, Ed.D • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • The Bilingual Special Education Educator Standards Advisory Committee … read more
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Dual Credit Programs Give Students a Fighting Chance to Access and Succeed in College
Feb 28, 2023• By Steve Kemgang • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • A college education is one of the best ways to … read more
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Georgia Students Deserve a 21st Century Education for the Multicultural and Multilingual Future
Feb 28, 2023• By Jonathan Peraza Campos, M.S. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • Georgia’s public schools now serve the seventh largest … read more
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Traditional School Discipline is Harmful for All
Feb 28, 2023• By Alisha “Tuff” Tuff • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • Across the country, student learning often is interrupted by … read more
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Remove Obstacles to Ethnic Studies for Georgia Students
Feb 28, 2023• By Ruth Youn • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • Ethnic studies courses positively influence the trajectory of a student’s … read more
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What to Expect from Bids to Take Public Money Out of Public Schools
Feb 28, 2023• By Diana Long • IDRA Newsletter • February 2023 • Public schools have become the target of censorship attacks and … read more
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