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IDRA Releases Model Policy to Strengthen College Counseling
Nov 20, 2025 - News ReleasesNew Culturally-Sustaining School Counseling Model Policy Aims to Reduce Gaps in College Access Key takeaways IDRA releases a culturally-sustaining school … read more
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Rio Grande Valley Students to Gain Expanded Early College Opportunities
Nov 18, 2025 - News ReleasesIDRA and Region One ESC Launch New College Pathways Initiative Key takeaways Kickstart College-Ready expands early college opportunities for Rio … read more
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Texas High School Attrition Rate Reaches Historic Low
Nov 05, 2025 - News ReleasesIDRA Releases 39th Annual Texas Public School Attrition Study Key takeaways Texas high school attrition rate declined to 18% in … read more
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Reporter FAQs and Resources Regarding Attrition and Dropout Data
Nov 05, 2025 - PressroomIDRA conducted Texas’ first-ever comprehensive statewide study of high school dropouts in 1986. Before then, no one knew the extent … read more
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Download Graphics – Attrition Study
Nov 05, 2025 - PressroomDownload Graphics from Texas Public School Attrition Study, 2023-24 Schools are twice as likely to lose Hispanic students and Black … read more
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Texas Dreamers Won’t Be Silenced – Statement
Oct 08, 2025 - News ReleasesTexas Dreamers Won’t Be Silenced – IDRA and TxILC File Amicus Brief on Behalf of Business, Faith, Educator and Student … read more
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Texas Dream Act Blocked – State Leaders Risk College Access for Thousands of Texas Students
Sep 10, 2025 - News ReleasesUpdate: September 10, 2025 – Action Needed! Request A Public Hearing to Help Protect Texas Dreamers (June 5, 2025) On … read more
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In Memoriam Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
Aug 08, 2025 - News ReleasesAugust 5, 2025 I share the news of the passing of IDRA’s beloved President Emerita, Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, … read more
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In Memoriam – David L. Benson
Jul 21, 2025 - News ReleasesWith sad hearts, we share the news that David L. Benson, vice chair of the IDRA Board of Directors, passed … read more
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A Message from Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President Emerita
Jun 26, 2025 - News ReleasesJune 26, 2025 Dear colleagues, family and friends Greetings and abrazos! As many of you know, I was diagnosed with … read more
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