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IDRA In the News – 2026

Apr 13, 2026 - Media Coverage

Media Coverage 2026 – To Date Live and let sine die: The end is near for Georgia’s annual lawmaking session, … read more

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Georgia School Funding Gap Widens as State Shifts Costs to Local Districts

Mar 24, 2026 - News Releases

New IDRA Report Finds Wealthiest Districts Raise Thousands More per Student and Calls for Increased State Investment Key takeaways Georgia … read more

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Spurs Honor IDRA President Emerita Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel with Leaders and Legacies Award

Mar 09, 2026 - News Releases

Key Takeaways The San Antonio Spurs honored IDRA President Emerita Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel with its Leaders & Legacies … read more

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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, 2026 - News Releases

Key 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, 2026 - News Releases

Key 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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IDRA In the News – 2025

Jan 28, 2026 - Media Coverage

Media Coverage 2025  ‘It’s Just Open Season on Our Kids’: Racist Harassment of Black Students Surges as Trump’s Education Department … read more

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Georgia Opts into Federal Voucher Program as Public Schools Face Funding Strain

Jan 21, 2026 - Pressroom

IDRA urges state leaders to recommit to fully funding Georgia’s public schools instead of expanding privatization Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed., IDRA … read more

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Federal Civil Rights Protections for Students are Unraveling

Jan 07, 2026 - News Releases

Major 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, 2026 - News Releases

A 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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IDRA In the News – Recent Years Index

Jan 06, 2026 - Media Coverage

See links to recent IDRA media coverage. Media Coverage 2026 Media Coverage 2025 Media Coverage 2024 Media Coverage 2023 Media … read more

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