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A Win for Equity – Texas Board to Adopt Curriculum Standards for African American Studies Course in Historic Vote
Jul 30, 2021 - News ReleasesSan Antonio, April 16, 2020 – IDRA applauds the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) for its preliminary approval today … read more
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IDRA In the News – 2021
Jul 15, 2021 - Media CoverageMedia Coverage 2021 – Highlights to Date ‘Anti-critical race theory’ bill heads to Senate after teachers assail it as ‘censorship,’ … read more
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IDRA Report Links Lack of Broadband Access to Student Disengagement
May 19, 2021 - News Releases“Plugged in, Tuned Out” Shows Problem is Worst in Large Urban School Districts IDRA News Release • San Antonio • … read more
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Coalition Against Texas HB3979 Virtual Press Conference
May 19, 2021 - PressroomThe coalition against #HB3979 held a virtual press conference featuring students, teachers, educators and superintendents who oppose HB 3979 (Texas … read more
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TEA Announces Release of $11.2 billion in Federal Relief for Schools
May 03, 2021 - News Releases(April 28, 2021) Today, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced it will distribute more than $11 billion in COVID-19 relief … read more
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New Coalition Formed to End Pasco County’s Predictive Policing Program
May 03, 2021 - News ReleasesIDRA and Group Applaud the U.S. Department of Education’s Investigation into the Program (PASCO COUNTY, Fla. • April 26, 2021) … read more
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New Partnership Launches the Texas Early Childhood English Learner Initiative
Apr 30, 2021 - News ReleasesIDRA Will Co-lead Statewide Effort to Build Policy Agenda for Young English Learners (San Antonio: June 24, 2020, updated April … read more
Read MoreIDRA In the News – Recent Years Index
Apr 29, 2021 - Media CoverageSee links to recent DRA media coverage. Media Coverage 2021 Media Coverage 2020 Media Coverage 2019 Media Coverage 2018 Media … read more
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Texas Plan Must Address Digital Divide in Education
Apr 21, 2021 - News ReleasesIDRA Releases New Report, Launches Video Campaign Addressing Digital Divide IDRA News Release • San Antonio • April 21, 2021 … read more
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Texas Schools Need Federal Relief Funds Now! – IDRA Statement
Apr 19, 2021 - PressroomStudents pay the price as Texas leaders sit on federal funds (San Antonio • April 19, 2021 • versión en … read more
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