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TAAS Ruling Troubling

Feb 01, 2000

• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2000 •  Editor’s Note: On January 7, 2000, a federal court … read more

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Program Evaluation and Title VII Programs: Some Guiding Ideas

Jan 30, 2000

• by Adela Solís, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2000 •  The evaluation of educational programs is a critical, non-negotiable activity in … read more

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Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act: Much Debate but Little Movement

Jan 30, 2000

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2000 •  In 1965, the U.S. Congress passed major legislation that, for the … read more

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Musical Chairs and Unkept Promises

Jan 30, 2000

• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2000 •  The year 2000 is a good time to take … read more

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When I Become a Teacher…

Jan 30, 2000

• by Evelyn López • IDRA Newsletter • January 2000 •  Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt of a final essay submitted … read more

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Why is it Important to Maintain the Native Language?

Jan 30, 2000

• by National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education • IDRA Newsletter • January 2000 •  Children who speak a language other than English enter … read more

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The ENLACE Initiative: Strengthening Communities, Increasing Opportunity, Fostering Success

Jan 30, 2000

• by Oanh H. Maroney, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2000 •  Most people are familiar with the well-known African proverb, “It … read more

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Parent Leaders in Schools

Jan 30, 2000

• by  López del Bosque, Ed.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2000 •  On September 19, at the age of 93, my … read more

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IDRA Newsletter 1999 Index

Dec 31, 1999

November- December 1999 IDRA Newsletter Articles Alternative Education Programs in Texas: More Questions than Answers, by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. Educating … read more

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Alternative Education Programs in Texas: More Questions than Answers

Dec 12, 1999

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1999 In August 1999, the Office of the Texas State Auditor issued … read more

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Educating a New Generation: A Reflection on the Process

Dec 11, 1999

• by Hilaria Bauer, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1999 My youngest daughter, Ariel, started third grade this year. As we … read more

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Re-Connect- Comprehensive Parent Involvement Initiative

Dec 08, 1999

• IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1999 Reform in Education: Communities Organizing Networks for Emerging Collaborative with Teachers Through the national … read more

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IDRA Content Area Program Enhancement: A Contribution for Limited-English-Proficient Students

Dec 07, 1999

• by Felix Montes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • November- December 1999 The number of limited-English-proficient (LEP) students is increasing nationwide. According to … read more

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A Commentary on School Choice

Nov 30, 1999

Bradley Scott, M.A. There is no doubt that our public schools are in a great state of flux and change. … read more

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A Structure to Assist Teachers with High Failure Rates

Nov 30, 1999

Step 1: Acquire feedback from students on what needs to happen in order to improve the grades in the class. … read more

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The Six Levels of Culture

Nov 30, 1999

Formal Culture literary landmarks contents of museums music of ancestral groups art and dance holidays and parades Deep Culture family … read more

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Celebrating Cultural Differences

Nov 30, 1999

Celebrating Cultural Differences: Integrating the Language and Cultural of Staff and Students in Campus Life Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. No … read more

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History of Affirmative Action

Nov 30, 1999

“Equality of educational opportunity refers not to inherent capacities, but to the environmental influences that shape and condition the growth … read more

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What is Racism?

Nov 30, 1999

Racism is a developed set of attitudes that include antagonism based on the supposed superiority of one group or on … read more

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Sexual Harassment: It’s Not Academic

Nov 30, 1999

The Desegregation Assistance Center – South Central Collaborative (DAC-SCC) has received many inquiries about sexual harassment in schools among students, … read more

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