November-December 2023 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This Issue’s Focus: 50th Anniversary – Year in Review
Articles
Envisioning a Bright Future for All Students, by Celina Moreno, J.D.
Highlights of IDRA’s 50th Anniversary Calendar of Events
Bold Legacy, Bright Future – IDRA’s 50th Anniversary Gala
Extras
Webinar: Lau v. Nichols 50th Anniversary
Alamo STEM Ecosystem Educator Conference
Youth Advisory Board Call for Applications
October 2023 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This Issue’s Focus: Opportunity
Articles
Students Deserve to Read Diverse Books – Texas Policymakers Should Help, by Rebekah Skelton
Digital Equity Not a Luxury for Students, by Michelle Martínez Vega & Christina Quintanilla-Muñoz, M.Ed.
IDRA Evaluation of USDA Program to Cultivate Diverse Food and Agriculture Professionals
Extras
Paving the Way for Educational Justice – IDRA 50th Anniversary Archives Donation Reception, November 16, 2023
September 2023 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This Issue’s Focus: Cultural Connections in Schooling
Articles
Join Us for An Extraordinary Evening to Celebrate IDRA’s 50th Anniversary!
A Defining Moment for IDRA’s Founder
Students Advocate and Influence Culturally-rich Education in their Schools, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
IDRA School Resource Hub Provides Tools for Teaching About Race and Gender, by Christie L. Goodman, APR, Fellow PRSA
Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition Policy and Advocacy in 2023, by Rebekah Skelton
Extras
We All Belong – School Resource Hub
Flier with lesson ideas for Hispanic Heritage Month
Webinar: AI in Education – Leveraging AI in Education Research and in the Classroom
Webinar – Cultural Chronicles: The Significance of Mexican American Studies
5 Reasons Private School Vouchers Would Hurt Students – Infographic
August 2023 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This Issue’s Focus: Supporting Diverse Students
Articles
Federal Departments of Education and Justice Release Discipline Resources for Schools by Morgan Craven, J.D.
School Voucher Schemes Continue to Grow in the South by Terrence Wilson, J.D.
Extras
eBook: School Dollars Diverted in 2023 – A Scan of Private School Voucher Legislation in the U.S. South by Terrence Wilson, J.D.
5 Reasons Private School Vouchers Would Hurt Students – Infographic
Welcoming Immigrant Students in School – Infographic
June-July 2023 Issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This Issue’s Focus: State Education Policy Impact
Articles
Texas Legislature Fails to Address the Needs of Texas Students and Teachers – More Censorship and Little Action on Teacher Shortage or Bilingual Education, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D., and Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D.
Coalition in Georgia Pushes for Culturally Sustaining Education, by Thomas Marshall III, M.Ed.
Lawmakers Refuse to Adopt School Vouchers, For Now, by Diana Long
Major Changes Ahead for Texas Future College Students, by Steve Kemgang
Texas Prioritizes Hardening Measures Over Preventative Practices, by Alisha “Tuff” Tuff
Extras
Join IDRA’s Southern Education Equity Network to connect with advocates across the U.S. South
Infographic: 5 Reasons Private School Vouchers Would Hurt Students
Infographic: 5 Data Snacks
Learning from Latino and Multilingual Youth – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 235
What Safe Schools Should Look Like for Every Student – A Guide to Building Safe and Welcoming Schools and Rejecting Policies that Hurt Students, IDRA issue brief by Morgan Craven, J.D.
May 2023 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – Breaking Barriers to Learning
Articles
The Importance of Artificial Intelligence in Education for All Students, by Hector Bojorquez and Michelle Martínez Vega
Classroom Censorship Laws Sweep Across the U.S. South, by Terrence Wilson, J.D.
Identity-Based Bullying Undermines Student Safety and Success, by Paige Duggins-Clay, J.D., and Makiah Lyons
Extras
IDRA José A. Cárdenas School Finance Fellows Symposium Held
April 2023 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – 50th Anniversary Edition
Articles
IDRA Milestones Across Five Decades to Fulfill the Promise of Education that Every Student Deserves, by Celina Moreno, J.D., María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
One Mission, Many Paths – 50 Years of Transforming Education by Putting Children First, by Celina Moreno, J.D., María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
IDRA Paths and Bridges ~ Caminos y Puentes de IDRA, A poem by Aurelio Montemayor, IDRA’s longest-serving staff member
Extras
IDRA 50th Anniversary Highlights, including news about upcoming events
Texas Senate Recognizes IDRA’s 50 Years of Work for Education Equity
All Pianos Have Keys and Other Stories – Serial Re-release
IDRA Quality Schools Action Framework
A History of IDRA Policy Work – See our dynamic online timeline of IDRA’s policy work secure excellent and equitable schooling for all children
March 2023 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This issue’s focus: Equity Matters
Articles
Families Insist on Equitable School Funding – Rodríguez v San Antonio ISD Ruling 50 Years Ago Has Lasting Effects, by Christie L. Goodman, APR
How to Know if Your District Needs an Equity Audit, by Hector Bojorquez
MAS Springs Youthfully – Teacher and Student Advocacy of Mexican American Studies, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed.
Legacy of Research through the IDRA José A. Cárdenas School Finance Fellows Program
Extras
New Podcast episode: The Law in Education – Rodríguez vs. San Antonio ISD. This interview is also available to watch on YouTube
Infographic: Texas Schools Need Funds to Serve Students
5 Tips for Organizing Student-Led Ethnic Studies Group
IDRA Equity Audits Services Help School Districts Assess and Address Inequities
February 2023 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This issue’s focus: Education Policy Issues in Texas & Georgia
Articles
What to Expect from Bids to Take Public Money Out of Public Schools by Diana Long
Remove Obstacles to Ethnic Studies for Georgia Students by Ruth Youn
Traditional School Discipline is Harmful for All by Alisha “Tuff” Tuff
Georgia Students Deserve a 21st Century Education for the Multicultural and Multilingual Future by Jonathan Peraza Campos, M.S.
Dual Credit Programs Give Students a Fighting Chance to Access and Succeed in College by Steve Kemgang
Bilingual Special Education Certification is One Step Closer in Texas
Extras
Infographic: 5 Reasons Private School Vouchers Would Hurt Students
Infographics on Ethnic Studies in Georgia
IDRA’s Federal Policy Priorities
IDRA Policy Priorities for the 2023 Texas Legislative Session
Infographic: Data Snacks on IDRA’s Policy Priorities for 2023
IDRA Policy Priorities for the 2023 Georgia General Assembly Session
We All Belong – School Resource Hub
January 2023 issue of the IDRA Newsletter – This issue’s focus: Policy Priorities
Articles
IDRA Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration
Advancing Our Vision for U.S. Public Schools & Students – IDRA Federal Policy Priorities, by Morgan Craven, J.D.
Policy Roadmap for Texas Education – IDRA Policy Priorities for Texas Legislative Session, by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D.
Advocacy Goals for Educational Equity in Georgia – IDRA Policy Priorities for the 2023 General Assembly Session, by Terrence Wilson, J.D.
Extras
A History of IDRA Policy Work – See our dynamic online timeline of IDRA’s policy work secure excellent and equitable schooling for all children
All Pianos Have Keys and Other Stories
IDRA’s Federal Policy Priorities
IDRA Policy Priorities for the 2023 Texas Legislative Session
Infographic: Data Snacks on IDRA’s Policy Priorities for 2023
IDRA Policy Priorities for the 2023 Georgia General Assembly Session
AIM Framework for Teaching Intercultural Skills – Podcast Episode 230
The Law in Education – U.S. Supreme Court Update – Podcast Episode 231
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