IDRA Newslettern IDRA Newsletter 2004
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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.
Since I Became a Tutor
Sep 30, 2024• By Michelle Villegas, High School Junior • IDRA Newsletter • September 2024 • Since I became a tutor Since … read more
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33 Years Later, Tough on Crime Still Bad for Students
Feb 24, 2023By 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
Read MoreTeachers Pressing for Quality Teaching
May 30, 2004Lessons from Content Teachers of English Language Learners Jack Dieckmann , M.A. Some jobs, like teaching, might look simple from … read more
Read MoreBilingual 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
Read MoreEquity 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
Read MoreTexans 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
Read MoreAre 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
Read More“Minority Women in Science: Forging the Way”
Nov 30, 1999Marianita 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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