IDRA Newsletter
September 2026 Edition of the IDRA Newsletter – Focus: Language Rights
Articles
Where Language and Disability Meet – What Schools Must Do Differently, by Lizdelia Piñón, Ed.D.
Multiracial Movement Secures Language Rights for Students – The Law in Education – Lau v. Nichols, by Alexis Molden & Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D.
Proposed Federal English-Only Rules Would Deny Bilingual Instruction in Head Start
Texas Can Extend its Bilingual Education Leadership to All Grades – New Bilingual Pathways Report Highlights a Way Forward, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Extras
Video (2:15 min): Families Take Action for Seal of Biliteracy
Infographic: Where Language and Disability Meet – 5 Things School Districts Must Do Differently
Flier: Every Language is an Asset
Dr. José A. Cárdenas Receives Champion of Equity Award
Aug 30, 1996• IDRA Newsletter • August 1996 • This month, Dr. José A. Cárdenas, IDRA founder and director emeritus, was presented … read more
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High Failure Rates: Quality or Ineffectiveness?
Aug 30, 1996• by Abelardo Villarreal, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • August 1996 • Johnny comes in and talks about how hard Mr. Sabelotodo is … read more
Read MoreAlternative Schools: Short-term Solution with Long-Term Consequences
Aug 30, 1996• IDRA Newsletter • August 1996 • Since 1990, the number of alternative schools in North Carolina has more than … read more
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Supporting School Improvement in Reading through Professional Development
Aug 30, 1996• by Rogelio López del Bosque, Ed.D. and Abelardo Villarreal, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • August 1996 • IDRA’s Reading Improvement Project is … read more
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School Restructuring: A Continuing Imperative
Aug 30, 1996• by Roy Johnson, MS • IDRA Newsletter • August 1996 • The modern movement to reform public education in the United … read more
Read MoreTexas Statewide Systemic Initiative
Jun 30, 1996• by David Hill, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 1996 • Editor’s Note: IDRA is collaborating with the RMC Research … read more
Read MoreI’d Never Really thought About Being A Scientist…
Jun 30, 1996• by Eloy Rodriguez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 1996 • Eloy Rodriguez, Ph.D., the James A. Perkins Professor of … read more
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Content in Context: Technology that Makes Sense in Education
Jun 30, 1996• by Felix Montes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 1996 • Early attempts to use computers to help the … read more
Read MoreMaking Math and Science Relevant
Jun 30, 1996• by Kate Mahoney and Kirby Gehachu • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 1996 • Sigmund Boloz brings to mind the … read more
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TAAS Math Performance
Jun 30, 1996• by Linda Cantu, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 1996 • The Texas Assessment of Academic Skills (TAAS) test was … read more
Read MoreDispelling Myths About Immigrant Students
May 30, 1996• by Abel Carmona, BA • IDRA Newsletter • May 1996 • One of the most controversial political and economic issues in … read more
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Immigrant Education Policy: Why Attempt to Fix What’s Not Broken?
May 30, 1996• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 1996 • In our many years of working together, I remember how Dr. … read more
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CHIME (Clearinghouse for Immigrant Education): Service Provides Access to Information on the Education of Immigrant Students
May 30, 1996• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.• IDRA Newsletter • May 1996 • Schools and communities are experiencing rapid social change as … read more
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Creative Collaboratives: Empowering Immigrant Students and Families Through Education
May 30, 1996• by Josie Danini Supik, M.A. and Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 1996 • The Texas Immigrant Education Collaborative … read more
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Immigrant Education from the Administrators’ Perspective
May 30, 1996• by Pam McCollum, Ph.D. and Juanita García, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • May 1996 • The lives of secondary level immigrant students … read more
Read MoreSigns of Hope in Projects School, Editorial
May 30, 1996• by Tom Keene • IDRA Newsletter • May 1996 • Reflections Surrounded by gangs and graffiti, J.T. Brackenridge Elementary School is … read more
Read MoreTechnology Teachers and Early Childhood
Apr 30, 1996• by Aurora Yañez-Pérez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • April 1996 • As the 21st century fast approaches, technology will have become ingrained … read more
Read MoreScientific Literacy is Child’s Play
Apr 30, 1996• by Hilaria Bauer, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • April 1996 • My students and I had been learning about polar regions … read more
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Children of America, Take Your Mark. Ready. Set. Wait a Minute
Apr 30, 1996• by Bradley Scott, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • April 1996 • In this election year, I sincerely hope that parents, … read more
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A Synergistic Multiage Model for Minority Students
Apr 30, 1996• by Felix Montes, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 1996 • Multiage grouping refers to classroom settings where students of varying ages … read more
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