The Intercultural Development Research Association is an independent, non-profit organization. Our mission is to achieve equal educational opportunity for every child through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college. IDRA strengthens and transforms public education by providing dynamic training; useful research, evaluation, and frameworks for action; timely policy analyses; and innovative materials and programs. See IDRA’s latest annual report, Keeping the Promise: Profiles in Leadership and Education.
IDRA’s President & CEO is Celina Moreno, J.D. – See her bio here
Morgan Craven, J.D., is IDRA’s National Director of Policy – See her bio.
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Media contact: Christie L. Goodman, APR, christie.goodman@idra.org or 210-444-1710, ext. 1705.
Leaders release policy solutions for better access and success in higher education (February 2, 2005) A group of leaders from … read more
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Read MoreIDRA Releases Attrition Data and Holds Summit for Solutions Quick links: School Holding Power web site • News release • … read more
Read MoreCommunities & Schools Must Work Together to Graduate All Students Latest Texas Attrition Data Released; Nov 4-5 Summit to Support … read more
Read MoreMEDIA ALERT! Contacts: Percy Wells, Coca-Cola Enterprises, 313-304-7330 John Graves, PR Networks, 313-674-0304 Christie Goodman, APR, IDRA, 210-444-1710 Coca-Cola Valued … read more
Read MoreSuccessful Dropout Prevention Program Comes to DetroitCommunity Leaders Breakfast and Tutoring Demonstration Held DETROIT, MI. December 8, 2005 – As … read more
Read MoreTexas Must Provide Equity and Excellence for All Students María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. On November 22, 2005, the Texas … read more
Read More• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • September 2005 Statement by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., IDRA … read more
Read MoreMedia Advisory: October 5, 2004 Who Brenda Macías is a former Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program tutor from the South San … read more
Read More• IDRA Newsletter • March 1995 In January of 1995, to the dismay of poor school districts in Texas and of … read more
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