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Meeting with your elected officials gives you the opportunity to share information, data and policy ideas about the issues that … read more
Before any bill becomes a law, it must first be heard in both a Senate and House committee. In these … read more
Over 1 million emergent bilingual students are currently enrolled in Texas public schools. Texas educates the highest percentage of emergent … read more
See highlights from the 2017 National School Climate Survey by GLSEN, a presentation by Side by Side (2019), and a … read more
IDRA’s national policy work brings research, data, and student and family experience to federal bodies to ensure equitable policymaking at … read more
Texas students in charter schools are not necessarily faring better than their peers in traditional public schools. With significantly lower … read more
The Texas Constitution requires the State to provide education for all students. But state funding has dropped, not risen. During … read more
College access and preparation are vitally important to help students thrive. The data show it is critical to encourage college … read more
As the Texas State Board of Education began to consider revisions to the Science Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), … read more