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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.
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IDRA’s President & CEO is Celina Moreno, J.D. – See her bio
Morgan Craven, J.D., is IDRA’s National Director of Policy – See her bio.
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What to Watch! Texas Private School Vouchers Go Live Amid Questions About Cost, Oversight and Impact
Feb 04, 2026Key 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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Georgia Opts into Federal Voucher Program as Public Schools Face Funding Strain
Jan 21, 2026IDRA urges state leaders to recommit to fully funding Georgia’s public schools instead of expanding privatization Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed., IDRA … read more
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The Dangers of Dismantling Systems that Protect Students
Nov 20, 2025U.S. Department of Education Announces Moves Key Programs to Other Agencies, Weakening Federal Oversight and Destabilizing Services for Key Student … read more
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Texas Dreamers Won’t Be Silenced – Statement
Oct 08, 2025Texas 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, 2025Update: 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, 2025August 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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A Message from Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, IDRA President Emerita
Jun 26, 2025June 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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Texas House Approves Multi-Billion-Dollar Discriminatory Voucher Scam
Apr 17, 2025IDRA Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 2 See Spanish version Today, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 2, … read more
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Executive Order Leaves All Children and Families Behind
Mar 22, 2025Statement by IDRA President and CEO Celina Moreno on Executive Order to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education • Celina Moreno, … read more
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Safeguarding the Promise of Public Education
Jan 23, 2025Statement by IDRA President and CEO Celina Moreno on Executive Actions Impacting Schools and Communities (January 22, 2025 • Spanish … read more
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Our Families, Our Schools, Our Future
Nov 08, 2024(November 8, 2024) Efforts to defund, demonize and privatize public schools gained strength this election. But IDRA’s resolve is stronger than … read more
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Texas School District Takes Action to Prevent Identity-based Bullying in Schools
May 17, 2024Statement by IDRA, Round Rock ISD, Black Parents and Families Collective, and Access Education RRISD (Round Rock – May 17, … read more
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Voucher Bill Harms Georgia’s Public School Students
Mar 20, 2024Statement by IDRA and GYJC Opposing Senate Bill 233 (Atlanta – March 20, 2024) Today, the Georgia General Assembly approved … read more
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Students’ Racial Diversity Should be Celebrated, Not Minimized or Erased
Jul 28, 2023IDRA Statement Supreme Court Ignores History & Precedent in Finding UNC and Harvard Affirmative Action Programs Unconstitutional (June 29, 2023) … read more
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Court Sides with UNT by Reversing Anti-Immigrant Tuition Challenge
Jul 12, 2023Fifth Circuit Court Decision Reverses District Court Order in Young Conservatives of Texas v. Neal Smatresk et al. (San Antonio • … read more
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Schools Should Prioritize Prevention, Education and Support Over Exclusionary Discipline in Cases of Identity-Based Bullying and Harassment
Jan 13, 2023IDRA Statement by Morgan Craven, J.D., IDRA National Director of Policy, Advocacy and Community Engagement (Lubbock, Texas • January 12, … read more
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IDRA Files Amicus Brief in Fifth Circuit on Behalf of Student, Business and Higher Education Organizations in a Reckless Case Challenging Texas Tuition Laws
Aug 05, 2022Injunction Could Cost Universities Millions, Reduce Funds for Academics and Supports for Texas Students (August 5, 2022) IDRA filed an … read more
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Supreme Court Should Reaffirm Diversity as Compelling Interest, Uphold Holistic College Admissions
Aug 04, 2022IDRA Signs onto Amicus Brief Spotlighting Student Voices Urging the Court Not to Censor their Racial and Ethnic Identity in … read more
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Supreme Court Further Erodes Separation of Church and State in Public Schools
Jun 28, 2022Public School Employees Should Not Elevate Any Faith Over Another (June 28, 2022) In yet another opinion centering extremist views, … read more
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Supreme Court Allows Use of Public Funds for Religious Instruction, Giving License to State-Subsidized Discrimination
Jun 22, 2022(June 22, 2022) Yesterday, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states providing tuition assistance to secular … read more
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