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Minneapolis School Board Unanimously Votes to Terminate Contract with Police Department
Jun 03, 2020 - PressroomJune 3, 2020 – Last night, the Minneapolis Board of Education voted unanimously to terminate its contract with the Minneapolis … read more
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Minneapolis School Board Resolution Would End Contract with Police Department – IDRA Statement
Jun 01, 2020 - PressroomJune 1, 2020 – In response to the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, the Minneapolis Board of Education will consider … read more
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Chief Science Officer Teens Get Creative to Promote STEM While Navigating School Closures
May 27, 2020 - News ReleasesIDRA Texas CSOs serve as STEM ambassadors in their school communities San Antonio, May 27, 2020 – IDRA’s Texas Chief … read more
Read MoreIDRA In the News – 2020
May 22, 2020 - Media CoverageMedia Coverage 2020 – Highlights to Date Watch: During COVID-19, nonprofit pivots to address digital divide, by Steve Taylor, Rio … read more
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IDRA, Partners Provide South Texas Families Tech Support for Distance Learning During COVID-19 Crisis for Virtual Classroom
May 14, 2020 - News Releases(Spanish version below) San Antonio, May 14, 2020 — IDRA launched a partnership with two community-based organizations in the Texas … read more
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Free Webinars on Education for Immigrant Families
May 11, 2020 - News ReleasesIDRA Launches Bilingual Online Portal to Continue Assistance with the Mexican Consulate in San Antonio During COVID-19 Closures San Antonio, … read more
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IDRA Provides Bilingual Books to Young Learners in San Antonio School Districts to Diminish Digital Divide Effects Exacerbated by COVID-19
May 07, 2020 - News ReleasesSan Antonio, May 7, 2020 — For many years before the COVID-19 outbreak, IDRA has worked with schools and communities … read more
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Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition Sends COVID-19 Recommendations to State Leaders
Apr 23, 2020 - News ReleasesMulti-sector Coalition Cautions Leaders to Distribute Emergency Funds Equitably San Antonio, April 22, 2020 – Today, the Texas Legislative Education … read more
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A Win for Equity – Texas Board to Adopt Curriculum Standards for African American Studies Course in Historic Vote
Apr 16, 2020 - 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 President’s Message Re: COVID-19 to Our Community Partners
Mar 23, 2020 - PressroomIn the wake of the current public health crisis, IDRA is committed to the well-being and health of our staff … read more
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