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Reporter FAQs and Resources Regarding Attrition and Dropout Data

May 18, 2026 - Pressroom

IDRA’s Texas Public School Attrition Study is one of the nation’s longest-running examinations of high school attrition and dropout trends. … read more

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Download Graphics – Attrition Study

May 15, 2026 - Pressroom

Download Graphics from Texas Public School Attrition Study, 2024-25 Download infographics and shareable graphics from IDRA’s Texas public school attrition … read more

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Students Recognized for Inspiring Reflections

May 14, 2026 - News Releases

Students share how being seen as leaders gave them a sense of purpose – and a future Students in IDRA’s … read more

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Policy Changes Threaten Progress on College Access in Texas

May 07, 2026 - News Releases

IDRA Research Brief Shows How New Limits to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Build on a History of Disparities in College … read more

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New Toolkits to Support Students’ Transition to College

Apr 23, 2026 - News Releases

IDRA Launches Community-Informed Resources for Counselors and Schools Amid Shifts in Diversity Laws Key takeaways Free toolkits help counselors and … 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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