IDRA Newsletter
June-July 2025 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – Focus: Community Voices Matter
Articles
A Message from Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President Emerita
Legislature Dances the Texas Three-Step: Defund, Demonize, Privatize Public Education, by Kaci Wright, M.Ed., & Vivek Datla, MPA
Policy Whiplash in Georgia – The 2025 Session Delivered Education Gains, Losses and Looming Threats, by Terrence Wilson, J.D., Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed., DeAndrea Byrd, Isabelle Philip & Makiah Lyons, J.D.
Civic Changemakers – Students and Advocates Join Forces at the Georgia Capitol, by Isabelle Philip
Coalitions Represent Communities Across the U.S. South
Are Computers Appropriate in the Early Childhood Classroom?: A Case for Cyberkinder
Apr 30, 2000• by Hilaria Bauer, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2000 • Technophobe, cyber novice, electronically challenged… Call it what you will. As … read more
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Teaching Limited-English-Proficient Students through the Arts
Apr 30, 2000• by José L. Rodríguez • IDRA Newsletter • April 2000 • As I was preparing for a recent training session for teachers … read more
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Making a Difference for Children – Comprehensive Centers Network
Mar 30, 2000• by Josie Danini Cortez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2000 • In 1994 the Improving America’s Schools Act (IASA) established the … read more
Read MoreMath and Science Get C+ on Report Card on Gender Equity
Mar 30, 2000• by National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education • IDRA Newsletter • March 2000 • Twenty-five years ago, former Senator Birch … read more
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Why Better Isn’t Enough: A Closer Look at TAAS Gains
Mar 01, 2000• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2000 • Education advocates around the United States have been told to look … read more
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Equity Principles and School Reform: What it Takes to Ensure that “All Means All”
Feb 01, 2000• by Adela Solís, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2000 • School districts across the country are beginning the new century – … read more
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We Should Not Kid Ourselves: Excellence Requires Equity
Feb 01, 2000• by Bradley Scott, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2000 • Now that the century has changed, now that the millennium is … read more
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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
Read MoreWhen 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
Read MoreWhy 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreIDRA Newsletter 1999 Index
Dec 31, 1999November- 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
Read MoreEducating 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
Read MoreRe-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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