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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 here
Morgan Craven, J.D., is IDRA’s National Director of Policy – See her bio.
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Media contact: Christie L. Goodman, APR, christie.goodman@idra.org or 210-444-1710, ext. 1705.
Mar 11, 2019
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New Texas School Finance Proposals Are a Start, But There is Still Work to Be Done to Ensure Fair Funding for All Students
See PDF version San Antonio (March 11, 2019) – For the past five decades, IDRA has stood at the forefront of … read more
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Mar 06, 2019
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TLEC Urges Texas House to Permanently Allow the Use of Individual Graduation Committees
Testimony of the Texas Latino Education Coalition for HB 851 Before the Texas House Public Education Committee, Presented by Morgan … read more
Read MoreMar 04, 2019
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Reported STAAR Design Flaws in Reading Show Why High-stakes Punishments Should be Removed from the STAAR
San Antonio (March 4, 2019) – When tests are tied to high-stakes consequences, they can deny capable, motivated students the opportunity … read more
Read MoreMar 01, 2019
News Releases
The Texas Latino Education Coalition Applauds the Addition of Latino Senators José Menéndez and Pete Flores to the Higher Education Committee
San Antonio (March 1, 2019) – The Texas Latino Education Coalition (TLEC) applauds the addition of Latino Senators José Menéndez, (D26) … read more
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Increase the Transparency and Efficiency of Charter Schools in Texas
Support a legislative agenda for all Texas students in 2019 and level the playing field for public schools In February … read more
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Without Increased Resources for English Learners, Texas Compromises Education for One-fifth of Students
Invited testimony of IDRA presented for the House Public Education Committee on the recommendations of the Texas Commission on Public … read more
Read MoreJan 31, 2019
News Releases
Poor Students Are More Likely to Disappear from Schools in Texas – News Release
The Attrition Rates for Poor Students is 29 Times Higher than for other Texas Students San Antonio (January 31, 2019) … read more
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Media Coverage
IDRA In the News – 2019
Media Coverage 2018 – Highlights to Date Nonprofit helps students earn education, land local jobs, Alex Caprariello, KXAN Austin, February 6, 2019 … read more
Read MoreJan 30, 2019
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IDRA Lists Concerns with Proposed Amendments to Title IX Gender Equity Regulations
IDRA submitted the following comments in response to the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed changes to Title IX federal policy … read more
Read MoreDec 06, 2018
News Releases
Texas High Schools Lost 1 in 5 Students Last Year
It Has Taken Over 3 Decades to Improve by Just 11 Points 33rd Annual Texas Public School Attrition Study Released … read more
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