IDRA Newsletter
March 2025 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: National Policy Affecting All Students
Articles
What the President’s Directive to the U.S. Secretary of Education Means for Students, Families and Schools, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
What Federal Education Funding Means for Schools – A Look at Federal Funding in Georgia and Texas, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
The U.S. Department of Education’s Role in Serving and Protecting this Nation’s Students, by Vivek Datla, MPA
What 2024 NAEP Scores Tell Us About Student Progress – National Scores Suggest Need for Targeted Investments to Ensure All Students Succeed, by Morgan Craven, J.D., & Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Extras
Executive Order Leaves All Children and Families Behind – Statement by IDRA President and CEO Celina Moreno on Executive Order to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education • English • Spanish
See IDRA’s latest Federal Advocacy Action Alert for steps you can take.
Adrian and Zariah Reflect on Their Activism and Concerns, March 17, 2025
From Petition to Podium – Students Urge School Board to Protect Immigrant Student Safety, March 17, 2025
Progressing Backward – IDRA SEEN State-Level Legislative 2024 Recap and 2025 Trends
IDRA School Resource Hub Provides Tools for Teaching About Race and Gender
Sep 29, 2023• By Christie L. Goodman, APR, Fellow PRSA • IDRA Newsletter • September 2023 • We were in a gathering … read more
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Students Advocate and Influence Culturally-rich Education in their Schools
Sep 29, 2023• By Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2023 • When students in Houston and San Antonio … read more
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A Defining Moment for IDRA’s Founder
Sep 29, 2023• IDRA Newsletter • September 2023 • Dr. José Angel Cárdenas was working in educational research in the late 1960s, … read more
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Join Us for An Extraordinary Evening to Celebrate IDRA’s 50th Anniversary!
Sep 29, 2023• IDRA Newsletter • September 2023 • Mark your calendar for November 2 in San Antonio. We want you with … read more
Read MoreWhat Texas’ New Book Banning Law Means for School Libraries and Student Books
Sep 28, 2023by Chloe Latham Sikes, Phl.D. • Knowledge is Power • September 26, 2023 • Texas lawmakers passed a new book … read more
Read MoreTexas’ New High-Quality Instructional Materials Law is Tangled in Classroom Censorship
Sep 26, 2023by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D. • Knowledge is Power • September 26, 2023 • The Texas State Board of Education … read more
Read MoreThe Real Impact of Banning African American Studies
Sep 26, 2023by Terrence Wilson, J.D. • Knowledge is Power • September 26, 2023 • Education leaders across the U.S. South have … read more
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School Voucher Schemes Continue to Grow in the South
Aug 30, 2023• By Terrence Wilson, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2023 • Some policymakers have consistently sought new opportunities to … read more
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Federal Departments of Education and Justice Release Discipline Resources for Schools
Aug 30, 2023• By Morgan Craven, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • August 2023 • In 2014, the U.S. Departments of Education and … read more
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Texas Prioritizes Hardening Measures Over Preventative Practices
Jul 31, 2023• By Alisha “Tuff” Tuff • IDRA Newsletter • June-July 2023 • In the wake of the school shooting in … read more
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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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