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The Intercultural Development Research Association is an independent, non-profit organization. Our mission is to achieve equal educational opportunity for every child through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college. IDRA strengthens and transforms public education by providing dynamic training; useful research, evaluation, and frameworks for action; timely policy analyses; and innovative materials and programs. See IDRA’s latest annual report, Keeping the Promise: Profiles in Leadership and Education.
IDRA’s President & CEO is Celina Moreno, J.D. – See her bio
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Georgia Students Urge Schools to Stop Pushing Out Black Girls – IDRA Releases Student-led Research Report on School Discipline
Feb 25, 2026Key takeaways Youth researchers documented significant discipline disparities affecting Black girls in Atlanta-area schools. Black girls experience disproportionate suspensions and … read more
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What to Watch! Texas Private School Vouchers Go Live Amid Questions About Cost, Oversight and Impact
Feb 04, 2026Key takeaways Texas launched this week a universal private school voucher program with an initial $1 billion cost that is … read more
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Federal Civil Rights Protections for Students are Unraveling
Jan 07, 2026Major News Outlets Cite IDRA Experts and Families as Racism Complaints Remain Unresolved Key takeaways Federal civil rights protections for … read more
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Entering a New Year, Together
Jan 06, 2026A look at shared efforts to protect public education and expand opportunity for students Key takeaways IDRA worked with partners … read more
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Texas and Georgia Fail to Pass the Fair School Funding Test
Dec 11, 2025Education Law Center Report Shows Poor School Funding Across the U.S. South Key takeaways The Education Law Center’s new Making the Grade … read more
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The Dangers of Dismantling Systems that Protect Students
Nov 20, 2025U.S. Department of Education Announces Moves Key Programs to Other Agencies, Weakening Federal Oversight and Destabilizing Services for Key Student … read more
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IDRA Releases Model Policy to Strengthen College Counseling
Nov 20, 2025New Culturally-Sustaining School Counseling Model Policy Aims to Reduce Gaps in College Access Key takeaways IDRA releases a culturally-sustaining school … read more
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Rio Grande Valley Students to Gain Expanded Early College Opportunities
Nov 18, 2025IDRA and Region One ESC Launch New College Pathways Initiative Key takeaways Kickstart College-Ready expands early college opportunities for Rio … read more
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Texas High School Attrition Rate Reaches Historic Low
Nov 05, 2025IDRA Releases 39th Annual Texas Public School Attrition Study Key takeaways Texas high school attrition rate declined to 18% in … read more
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Texas Dreamers Won’t Be Silenced – Statement
Oct 08, 2025Texas Dreamers Won’t Be Silenced – IDRA and TxILC File Amicus Brief on Behalf of Business, Faith, Educator and Student … read more
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Texas Dream Act Blocked – State Leaders Risk College Access for Thousands of Texas Students
Sep 10, 2025Update: September 10, 2025 – Action Needed! Request A Public Hearing to Help Protect Texas Dreamers (June 5, 2025) On … read more
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In Memoriam Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
Aug 08, 2025August 5, 2025 I share the news of the passing of IDRA’s beloved President Emerita, Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, … read more
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In Memoriam – David L. Benson
Jul 21, 2025With sad hearts, we share the news that David L. Benson, vice chair of the IDRA Board of Directors, passed … read more
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A Message from Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President Emerita
Jun 26, 2025June 26, 2025 Dear colleagues, family and friends Greetings and abrazos! As many of you know, I was diagnosed with … read more
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Texas Must Do More to Prohibit and Prevent Bullying in Schools
Apr 29, 2025Advocates Call on the Legislature to Protect Students from Bullying and Harassment AUSTIN • April 29, 2025 – Today, the … read more
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Texas House Approves Multi-Billion-Dollar Discriminatory Voucher Scam
Apr 17, 2025IDRA Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 2 See Spanish version Today, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 2, … read more
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High School Students Already Feeling Impact of Restrictions on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Apr 08, 2025IDRA Releases Preliminary Findings Report (San Antonio • April 8, 2025) Barriers to access college are a longstanding challenge for … read more
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New Report – Progressing Backward – U.S. South Policy Update
Apr 02, 2025IDRA SEEN State-Level Legislative 2024 Recap and 2025 Trends State legislatures across the U.S. South are acting on policies that … read more
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Executive Order Leaves All Children and Families Behind
Mar 22, 2025Statement by IDRA President and CEO Celina Moreno on Executive Order to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education • Celina Moreno, … read more
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Texas For All Education Fund Launches State of the People Video Series
Feb 11, 2025The State of State Address Does Not Tell the Real Story of Texas (February 5, 2025) A new State of … read more
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