IDRA Newsletter
August Issue of the IDRSA Newsletter: In Memoriam – Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
Articles
Honoring Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, letter by Celina Moreno, J.D.
A Woman of Inspiring Leadership and Enduring Legacy, by Celina Moreno, J.D.
In Her Words – The Quotable Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
La Lucha, With a Smile, by Dr. Carmen Tafolla
Corazón, by Laurie Posner, MPA
Extras
Cuentos de me Familia podcast: https://idra.news/CuentosDeMiFamilia
Cuca’s message, June 26, 2025 (English & Spanish)
Bio: Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, President Emerita
Retirement tribute video
Public Flickr photos of Dr. Robledo Montecel
TESOL Statement on Language and Literacy Development for Young English Language Learners, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Apr 30, 2002• IDRA Newsletter • April 2002 • Editor’s Note: The TESOL executive committee approved a new position paper addressing language … read more
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Collaborating for Educational Reform
Mar 30, 2002• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D., and Josie Danini Cortez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2002 • What is collaboration? Why is … read more
Read MoreRecapitalizing America’s Strengths in Science and Education, The U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century
Mar 30, 2002• IDRA Newsletter • March 2002 • The scale and nature of the ongoing revolution in science and technology, and … read more
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Mathematics Achievement for All? Yes!
Mar 30, 2002• by Jack Dieckmann, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2002 • Developing students as flexible, fluent and resourceful mathematical thinkers, ready … read more
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Children-Based Reform Can Standards Meet It?
Mar 30, 2002• by Micaela Díaz-Sanchez and Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2002 • “When I started out as a … read more
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Successful Bilingual Education Programs – Indicators of Success at the School Level, Part Three
Feb 20, 2002• by María Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. and Josie Danini Cortez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2002 • This is the last … read more
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Binational Collaboration Prepares New Teachers
Jan 30, 2002• by Linda Cantú, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2002 • Education leaders in Mexico and the United States have forged … read more
Read MoreTABE Awards Dr. María Robledo Montecel for Community Advocacy
Jan 30, 2002• IDRA Newsletter • January 2002 • María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., executive director of the Intercultural Development Research Association … read more
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Engaged Accountability: Practices and Policies to Open Doors to Higher Education
Jan 30, 2002• by Rosana G. Rodríguez, Ph.D. and Abelardo Villarreal, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2002 • The 2000 Census tells us … read more
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Successful Bilingual Education Programs – Indicators of Success at the School Level, Part Two
Jan 20, 2002• by María Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. and Josie Danini Cortez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2002 • Editor’s Note: Recently, the … read more
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Indicators of Success at the School Level – Indicators of Success at the School Level
Nov 30, 2001• María Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and Josie Danini Cortez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • November- December 2001 • Editor’s Note: Last year, the … read more
Read MoreBullying and Teasing in Elementary School
Nov 02, 2001• by Aurora Yàñez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • November- December 2001 If left unchecked or unaddressed, bullying and teasing during childhood … read more
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Every Student Counts
Oct 05, 2001• by María Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2001 The San Antonio Express-News has helped this community address the issue … read more
Read MoreIDRA Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program: Tutor’s Success is Praised
Oct 05, 2001• IDRA Newsletter • October 2001 The Coca-Cola Foundation featured a Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program tutor in it latest annual report, … read more
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Successful Bilingual Education Programs – Student Assessment and Outcomes
Oct 03, 2001• by María Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., Josie Danini Cortez, M.A., and Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2001 Editor’s Note: … read more
Read MoreSchool Accountability Ratings Questioned
Sep 12, 2001• IDRA Newsletter • September 2001 The Texas Education Agency school accountability ratings released on August 16, 2001, indicated rising scores … read more
Read MoreTexas Study Profiles Successful Bilingual Education Programs
Sep 09, 2001• by Oscar M. Cárdenas • IDRA Newsletter • September 2001 The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has completed a three-year study effort that … read more
Read MoreSuccessful Bilingual Education Programs – 10 Schools Serve as Models
Sep 07, 2001• by María Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. and Josie Danini Cortez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2001 • Editor’s Note: Last year, … read more
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Destined to Get an Equitable System of School Funding
Sep 02, 2001• by Anna Alicia Romero • IDRA Newsletter • September 2001 This month marks the 51-year anniversary of Dr. José A. Cárdenas’ life … read more
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High Expectations, Substandard Results- The 2001 Texas Legislative Session
Sep 01, 2001• by María Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2001 In the November-December 2000 issue of the … read more
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