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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 – Putting Children First (or view the pdf).
IDRA’s President & CEO is Dr. Maria “Cuca” Robledo Montecel – See her bio, external profiles, videos and photos on Flickr
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Media contact: Christie L. Goodman, APR, christie.goodman@idra.org or 210-444-1710, ext. 1705.
Jul 12, 2010
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Quality Schools Action Framework
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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Jul 09, 2010
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Rio Grande Valley Communities Mobilize to Improve Valley Schools
Rio Grande Valley Communities Mobilize to Improve Valley SchoolsCommunity Leaders will Dialogue with White House Officials What: ¡YA! Es Tiempo … read more
Read MoreMar 25, 2010
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IDRA Rejects Appeals Court Conclusions
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
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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News Releases
Texas School Attrition Rate Declines, But Gaps Among Racial-Ethnic Groups Persist – Texas Public School Attrition Study 2008-09
“One in three freshmen disappear by their senior year. At a time when education makes a world of difference, we … read more
Read MoreMay 29, 2009
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At a Time When We Most Need Strength, Texas Education is At-Risk of Being Weakened
Statement by Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President & CEO – May 28, 2009 At no point in history … read more
Read MoreMay 21, 2009
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Referrals to Texas Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs
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
Huge achievement gaps at the middle and high school level in particular show need for changes in policy, teacher training … read more
Read MoreMar 19, 2009
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Top 10 Myths of the Top Ten Percent Plan
Top 10 Myths of the Top Ten Percent PlanProposals Could Break Promises to 15,000 Texas High School Students San Antonio … read more
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Testimony on HB 52
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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