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33 Years Later, Tough on Crime Still Bad for Students

Feb 24, 2023

By Makiah Lyons • Knowledge is Power • February 24, 2023 • This month marks the 33rd anniversary of the … read more

Research Findings – Part II, Effective College Recruitment Strategies

Oct 30, 2004

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D., and Josie Danini Cortez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • October 2004 • Despite recruitment efforts, a San … read more

Teachers Pressing for Quality Teaching

May 30, 2004

Lessons from Content Teachers of English Language Learners Jack Dieckmann , M.A. Some jobs, like teaching, might look simple from … read more

Bilingual Word Power – Research-Based Vocabulary Strategies for English Language Learners

Apr 30, 2004

• by Laura Chris Green, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2004 • Few things have greater impact on how well one … read more

Equity and Adequacy Concepts as Considered in School Finance Court Cases

Mar 04, 2004

• by Albert H. Kauffman • IDRA Newsletter • March 2004 • The Texas Supreme Court has sent the Texas school finance … read more

Texas at a Crossroads Excellent and Equitable Schools – or Merely Adequate

Feb 20, 2004

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D., and María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2004 • A lot of … read more

Insufficient Funding for Bilingual Education in Texas

Feb 20, 2004

• by Albert Cortez, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • February 2004 • Recently, a couple of state leaders have claimed that … read more

Texans for Fair Funding – Web Site Launched

Feb 20, 2004

• IDRA Newsletter • February 2004 • It took 25 years, several rounds of court cases and many legislative sessions … read more

Successful Bilingual Education Programs

Jan 30, 2004

• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and Josie Danini Cortez, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2004 • Twenty-five characteristics contribute … read more

Planning for English Language Learner Success: Alternative Responses in Teacher Learning to Reducing Achievement Gaps

Jan 30, 2004

• by Jack Dieckmann, M.A. and Aurelio Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2004 • Mounting accountability pressures from state … read more

Defining Our Transitional Bilingual Program

Jan 30, 2004

• by José L. Rodríguez • IDRA Newsletter • January 2004 • Bilingual education is meant to build a bridge that helps … read more

Are You Ready for Title III?- Professional Development from the Intercultural Development Research Association

Jan 04, 2003

• by Laura Chris Green, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2003 The new Title III is part of the No Child Left … read more

“Minority Women in Science: Forging the Way”

Nov 30, 1999

Marianita Chee’s Story My family consists of my two children, ages 4 and 7, and my husband. My husband and … read more

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