IDRA Newsletter
January 2026 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – Focus: Student Leadership in Education
Articles
Discipline Disparities Push Black Girls Out of Classrooms – IDRA Youth-Led Study Examines Discipline in Atlanta-area Schools, by Makiah Lyons, J.D.
Students Claim Their Place in Education Policy – IDRA Civic Changemakers Equips Students to Speak Their Truth to Power, by Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed.
Students Weigh the Promise and Challenges of Big College Readiness Initiative, by Hector Bojorquez
How Schools Should Support Children Impacted by ICE Raids
Extras
IDRA Civic Changemakers – see videos of students testifying and their reflection interviews
IDRA infographic: 10 Strategies for How Schools Should Support Children Impacted by ICE Raids (Available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean and Vietnamese)
IDRA infographic: Welcoming Immigrant Students in School (Available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean and Vietnamese)
Resources on supporting immigrant students, including the Texas K-12 Educators’ Toolkit and sample school district resolutions
IDRA Model Policy on Identity-based Bullying – package includes a policy brief, model policy for state-level legislation, school board policy and an advocacy guide
Bullying and Harassment in Texas Schools Policy Recommendations – IDRA Issue Brief
Interrupting Bullying and Harassment in Schools – Online Technical Assistance Toolkit
State Board of Education Punts Course Adoption Consideration for American Indian/Native Studies
Feb 12, 2024By Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D. • Knowledge is Power • February 12, 2024 • Advocates anticipated the Texas State Board … read more
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Texas School Counselors Point to Troubling State of College Advising – IDRA Studies the Role of Middle School Counselors in Supporting Students’ College Readiness
Jan 30, 2024• IDRA Newsletter • January 2024 • A decade after Texas policymakers weakened graduation requirements, middle school counselors struggle with … read more
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Texas’ Ban on College Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Offices Takes Effect
Jan 30, 2024• By Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2024 • The Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 17 … read more
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Encouraging STEM Pathways through Student and Teacher Experiences
Jan 30, 2024• By Stephanie Garcia, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2024 • More than ever, there is a global priority … read more
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IDRA Priorities for the 2024 Georgia General Assembly Session
Jan 30, 2024• IDRA Newsletter • January 2024 • The Georgia General Assembly opened its 2024 session this month and will operate … read more
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Envisioning a Bright Future for All Students
Dec 15, 2023• By Celina Moreno, J.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • Listen to audio version: Standing on the Shoulders … read more
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Anniversary Year in Review
Dec 15, 2023• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • Since the Rodríguez v. San Antonio ISD Supreme Court ruling in 1973 allowed … read more
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Highlights of IDRA’s 50th Anniversary Calendar of Events
Dec 15, 2023• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • This year, IDRA held events to both celebrate our anniversary and, importantly, do … read more
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Recognitions in 2023
Dec 15, 2023• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • City of San Antonio Declares IDRA Day In recognition of IDRA’s 50th anniversary … read more
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Bold Legacy, Bright Future – IDRA’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Dec 15, 2023• IDRA Newsletter • November-December 2023 • In November, our anniversary gala brought together over 300 educators, policymakers, researchers, students … read more
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Reflections on IDRA Work Across 50 Years – A Story of Innovation, Connection and Faithfulness
Nov 02, 2023• María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA 50th Anniversary Galal Program • November 2, 2023 • 2023 marks 50 years … read more
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Teens Win 2023 National Essay Contest Awards – IDRA Valued Youth Partnership Tutors Share Stories of the Program’s Impact on Their Lives
Oct 31, 2023Six students received prizes in a national competition among participants in the IDRA Valued Youth Partnership program, a nationally-recognized cross-age … read more
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Students Deserve to Read Diverse Books – Texas Policymakers Should Help
Oct 31, 2023• By Rebekah Skelton • IDRA Newsletter • October 2023 • At the recent Texas State Board of Education meeting, … read more
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Digital Equity Not a Luxury for Students
Oct 31, 2023• By Michelle Martínez Vega & Christina Quintanilla-Muñoz, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2023 • In an era characterized … read more
Read MoreSupport the Protecting our Students in Schools Act – Why the Federal Government Must Act Now to End Corporal Punishment
Oct 27, 2023• By Morgan Craven, J.D. • October 2023 • In May 2023, U.S. Representatives Lucy McBath, Suzanne Bonamici, Gwen Moore, … read more
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Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition Policy and Advocacy in 2023
Sep 29, 2023• By Rebekah Skelton • IDRA Newsletter • September 2023 • The Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition (TLEEC) is a … read more
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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
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