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Below are articles published in 2004. To find a particular article or subject this year, see the index below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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“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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