November-December 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This issue’s focus: School Leadership
Articles
Strategies for School Leaders to Melt the Chilling Effects of Bad Education Policy, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Preview of IDRA’s 36th Annual Texas Public School Attrition Study – A First Look at the Pandemic’s Effect on Attrition Rates, by Roy Johnson, M.S.
Priorities and Recommendations for the 2022 Georgia Legislative Session, by Terrence Wilson, J.D., & Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed.
The Art of Reflection for School Leaders, by Nilka Avilés, Ed.D.
Extras
Infographic: Computer Science = Problem Solving
Free E-Courses Are Now Available on Ensuring Equitable Learning Environments for All Students
Students Want Schools to Teach Inclusive Truth – Podcast Episode 213
October 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This issue’s focus: Teaching Quality
Articles
Using Project-Based Learning and STEAM to Engage Students During the Pandemic – Highlights of IDRA EAC-South Assistance to Metro Nashville Public Schools, by Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D.
Students Don’t Need Old-Style Remediation – Accelerated Instruction Helps Students Both Reconnect and Excel, by Hector Bojorquez
Principal Checklist to Reduce Bullying and Harassment – Supporting Safety and Learning for All, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
Extras
Flier: How IDRA can work with your campus to design a PBL implementation plan and support it through professional development and coaching
Infographic: 8 Elements of PBL Lessons
Webinar: First Steps in Project-Based Learning
Webinar: PBL at Home & Across the Curriculum
Podcast Episode: Taking Project-Based Learning Schoolwide
eBook: Ready – Reopen – Reconnect! Proven Strategies for Re-engaging Students Who Need You the Most
Infographic: Math & College Readiness
September 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This issue’s focus: Redefining Discipline
Articles
Stop the Bad; Do the Good – Hurting and Excluding Students Feeds the School-to-Prison Pipeline, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
Schoolwide Restorative Justice Practices – A Guided Tour, by Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D.
School Districts with Higher Rates of Suspension Graduate Fewer Students – New IDRA Analysis Examines Texas Data, by Lola Solís
In Memoriam – Mr. Jesse S. Treviño
Tribute – Jesse S. Treviño, by Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
Extras
New Data Dashboard: Corporal Punishment in U.S. States & School Districts
End Corporal Punishment in Schools, IDRA website
A Culture of Student Engagement Through Schoolwide Restorative Practices – Podcast Episode 210
Strategies for Restorative Student Discipline – Podcast Episode 179
August 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This issue’s focus: Student Voice
Articles
How Can We Address a Problem that We Can’t Even Discuss in School? – Excerpt from Testimony Against SB 3 Presented to the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee, by Santiago Hernandez
Don’t Crush Our Craving to Talk about Our Ancestors – Excerpt from Testimony Against SB 3 Presented to the Texas Senate State Affairs Committee, by Alison Fernandez
Student Researchers Report on Struggles their Peers Face During COVID-19 – Excerpt from Report, by Jacqueline Campos, Monica Cruz, Alejo Peña Soto, Fatimah Rasul & Ana Ramón
Chief Science Officers Encourage STEM and a Healthy State of Mind, by Owen Balagia & Reagan Lindsey
Leading a STEMonstration on Water Purification, by Landon Villarreal
Our Experiences Make Us Who We Are, by Santiago Sosa
Extras
Get information on the Texas HB 3979 law, the proposed SB 3 and advocacy tools
Watch student testimony in our video gallery
Learn More about the Texas Chief Science Officer Program & How to Bring it to Your School
Bring the IDRA Valued Youth Partnership to your school
June-July 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This issue’s focus: Education Policy
Articles
Exciting Advances for Emergent Bilingual Students in Texas, Araceli García
Politicizing Education Hurts Texas Students, Ana Ramón
Federal Education Policy News – What Educators Need to Know, Morgan Craven, J.D.
Texas Legislature Takes Some Steps Toward Addressing the Digital Divide, Thomas Marshall
Student Health and Engagement Response to COVID-19 in Texas, by Christina Quintanilla-Muñoz, M.Ed.
Family and Student Advocacy Persisted During the Texas Legislative Session Despite Structural Barriers, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
Most Opportunities Missed to Expand College Preparation and Access in Texas, by Altheria Caldera, Ph.D.
Extras
Video gallery of student testimony
Resources on HB 3979, SB 3 and similar measures
eBook: Ready – Reopen – Reconnect! Proven Strategies for Re-engaging Students Who Need You the Most
Report: Creating a More Bilingual Texas – A Closer Look at Bilingual Education in the Lone Star State
Report: Stopping Harmful Corporal Punishment Policies in Texas
Policy Brief:The Texas Top Ten Percent Plan’s Legacy in Supporting Equal Access to College
May 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Culturally Sustaining Schools
Articles
Texas HB 3979 Will Hurt Students by Curtailing Schools’ Equity Efforts, by Altheria Caldera, Ph.D.
Culturally Sustaining Instruction Requires Culturally Sustaining Leadership, by Paula N. Johnson, Ph.D.
Anti-Racist Schooling for All Students of Color, by Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D., & Altheria Caldera, Ph.D.
Visions and Provisions – Planning for K-12 Ethnic Studies Implementation, by Irene Gómez, Ed.M.
What the Term “Culturally Sustaining Practices” Means for Education in Today’s Classrooms, by Altheria Caldera, Ph.D.
Extras
Equity-centered Pedagogies: A Overview of Terminology
Teaching that is Culturally-Relevant -Responsive and -Sustaining – Podcast Episode 211
Challenging Colonialism in the Classroom – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 203
Challenging Colonialism in the Classroom – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 204
HB 3979 would limit speech and engagement in Texas classrooms! website
April 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Family Engagement
Articles
Solving the Digital Divide Requires Authentic Family Engagement, by Thomas Marshall
Education CAFE Families Provide Insight on State-Level Education Policies, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
The Case for Alternate Assessments and Community Oversight, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D., Hector Bojorquez, & Morgan Craven, J.D.
Extras
Education Policy Testimony Help – Virtual Office Hours
Video Advocacy Campaign: Digitally Divided – Community United,
New report: Digital Destination – Texas Needs Broadband Connectivity for All Students & Families
Infographic: 5 Steps to Start an IDRA Education CAFE
Family Engagement Online Tools for Educators
Texas Education CAFE Advocacy Network
March 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Student Engagement
Articles
Mental Health Implications of Virtual Learning on Student Engagement, by Christina Muñoz
Students of Color Deserve Culturally Responsive Instruction and Ethnic Studies, by Altheria Caldera, Ph.D., and Nino Rodríguez, Ph.D.
Strategies for Engaging Students in Today’s Virtual and Hybrid Classrooms, by Stephanie García, Ph.D.
Student Researchers Collect Insights from Peers about the Pandemic’s Effects on Schooling, By Ana Ramón
Digital Divide Directly Impacted Student-School Engagement During COVID-19, By Christina Muñoz
February 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Bridging the Digital Divide
Articles
Texas Needs an Equitable State Broadband Plan to Serve Students and Families, by Thomas Marshall
Teachers Share Best Practices for Virtual Instruction in the Age of COVID-19, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
Words Matter – The Case for Shifting to “Emergent Bilingual,” by Araceli García
Extras
Most Popular Equitable Practices for Online Learning Webinars Available On-Demand:
- Teaching Science in Virtual Learning Environment
- Equitable Practices for Teaching Online
- Tools and Tips to Alleviate the Homework Gap – Interactive Teaching with Limited Internet Access
- Digital Divide: Connectivity, Infrastructure and Devices
- Nurturing Students’ Hearts and Minds
- Teacher, Parent and Student Perspectives on Using Google Classroom Effectively
January 2021 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This month’s focus: Fair & Effective Education Policy
Articles
What Students Need from the Biden Administration – IDRA Recommendations for Federal Education Policy Changes, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
Five Things to Know about Texas School Finance, by Bricio Vasquez, Ph.D., & Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
IDRA’s Top Policy Priorities for the Texas Legislative Session, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
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