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Quality Schools Action Framework

Jul 12, 2010 - Pressroom

A Quality Schools Action Framework™New IDRA Book Frames School Change for Student Success San Antonio (July 13, 2010) – At … read more

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Rio Grande Valley Communities Mobilize to Improve Valley Schools

Jul 09, 2010 - Pressroom

Rio Grande Valley Communities Mobilize to Improve Valley SchoolsCommunity Leaders will Dialogue with White House Officials What: ¡YA! Es Tiempo … read more

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IDRA Rejects Appeals Court Conclusions

Mar 25, 2010 - Pressroom

IDRA Rejects Appeals Court Conclusions about Texas’ Education of English Language Learner StudentsA Statement by Dr. María "Cuca" Robledo Montecel, … read more

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Without Fair Funding

Dec 02, 2009 - Pressroom

Without Fair Funding, Most Texas Schools Struggle to SucceedState Has Backed Away from Fair Funding of Schools “Children are ready … read more

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Texas School Attrition Rate Declines, But Gaps Among Racial-Ethnic Groups Persist – Texas Public School Attrition Study 2008-09

Oct 23, 2009 - News Releases

“One in three freshmen disappear by their senior year. At a time when education makes a world of difference, we … read more

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At a Time When We Most Need Strength, Texas Education is At-Risk of Being Weakened

May 29, 2009 - Pressroom

Statement by Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President & CEO – May 28, 2009 At no point in history … read more

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Referrals to Texas Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs

May 21, 2009 - Pressroom

Referrals to Texas DisciplinaryAlternative Education Programs Double in 10 Years Four out of five students referred to Texas DAEPs are … read more

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State of English Language Learner Education is Dismal

May 21, 2009 - Pressroom

Huge achievement gaps at the middle and high school level in particular show need for changes in policy, teacher training … read more

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Top 10 Myths of the Top Ten Percent Plan

Mar 19, 2009 - Pressroom

Proposals Could Break Promises to 15,000 Texas High School Students San Antonio (March 18, 2009) – Texas policymakers are considering … read more

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Testimony on HB 52

Mar 12, 2009 - Pressroom

Testimony on HB 52 Relating to the Texas Top Ten Percent Plan Submitted by the Intercultural Development Research Association March 11, … read more

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