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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IDRA Statement by Morgan Craven, J.D., IDRA National Director of Policy, Advocacy and Community Engagement (Lubbock, Texas • January 12, … read more
Read MoreInjunction Could Cost Universities Millions, Reduce Funds for Academics and Supports for Texas Students (August 5, 2022) IDRA filed an … read more
Read MoreIDRA Signs onto Amicus Brief Spotlighting Student Voices Urging the Court Not to Censor their Racial and Ethnic Identity in … read more
Read MorePublic School Employees Should Not Elevate Any Faith Over Another In yet another opinion centering extremist views, the U.S. Supreme … read more
Read More(June 22, 2022) Yesterday, in a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states providing tuition assistance to secular … read more
Read MoreThe horrifying school shooting in Uvalde this week has shaken us all, in Texas and across the country. We are … read more
Read More(April 13, 2022) On Friday, a federal judge appointed by President Trump ruled that federal immigration law preempts Texas’ in-state … read more
Read MoreIDRA Statement on U.S. House Hearing “Free Speech Under Attack: Book Bans & Academic Censorship” April 7, 2022 Today, the … read more
Read More(April 1, 2022 • Atlanta) Today, the Georgia Senate passed HB 1084, which defines race and racism as “divisive concepts” … read more
Read MoreIDRA supports books and inclusive curricula that affirm trans youth Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Within our organization … read more
Read MoreIDRA Statement of Support for Transgender Students after Callous Passage of Texas House Bill 25 (San Antonio • October 20, … read more
Read MoreIDRA Statement on SB 3 Passage (September 3, 2021) Last night, the Texas legislature passed Senate Bill 3, a classroom … read more
Read MoreStudents pay the price as Texas leaders sit on federal funds (San Antonio • April 19, 2021 • versión en … read more
Read MoreIDRA Condemns Excessive Police Violence in Osceola County, Florida, and Calls for Supporting Black Students in Schools (February 3, 2021) … read more
Read MoreAs President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris prepare to take office in January 2021, their transition teams are working with … read more
Read MoreWith Changes and Action, We Are Capable of Getting a Complete Census Count Statement by Dr. Bricio Vasquez, IDRA … read more
Read More(San Antonio: July 1, 2020) Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states must allow religious schools to participate in … read more
Read MoreSan Antonio, June 18, 2020 – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration improperly rescinded DACA, keeping … read more
Read MoreSan Antonio, June 15, 2020 – IDRA applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today that Title VII of the Civil Rights … read more
Read MoreAmidst the collective demonstrations demanding justice all over the country and the world, IDRA stands in solidarity with all who … read more
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