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Classnotes Podcast (September 6, 2013) School transformation doesn’t just happen by decree from a superintendent or principal. Systems and support for … read more

Classnotes Podcast (August 21, 2013) The Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district is demonstrating dramatic school transformation. After looking at the data, the … read more

Classnotes Podcast (August 12, 2013) Deep in the heart of the Texas Rio Grande Valley, something amazing is happening. Many in … read more

Classnotes Podcast (June 26, 2013) Six students received prizes in a national competition among participants in the Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program, … read more

Classnotes Podcast (June 13, 2013) Policies that encourage schools to funnel students into different high school tracks are making resurgence. This, … read more

Classnotes Podcast (May 20, 2013) Sylvia Mendez remembers vividly the day in March of 1945 when her family was told she … read more

Classnotes Podcast (April 15, 2013) In many cases, using one or two apps on the iPad or other tablet is just … read more

Classnotes Podcast (March 28, 2013) The demographic profile of students have always been in a state of change. But today, that … read more

Classnotes Podcast (March 7, 2013) The decision to change careers is a big one. Hundreds of Texans have done just that … read more

Classnotes Podcast (February 25, 2013) As students get older and move into middle school and high school, some lose their positive … read more

Classnotes Podcast (February 15, 2013) The promotora model of community outreach evolved in neighborhoods in Mexico and Latin American countries to provide medical … read more

Classnotes Podcast (December 11, 2012) In many states across the country, school districts began implementing the Common Core State Standards developed … read more

Classnotes Podcast (November 26, 2012) Schools are required to provide instruction in a language that students understand. Parents serve an integral … read more

Classnotes Podcast (November 5, 2012) IDRA led the bilingual parent institute at the Texas Association for Bilingual Education with a focus … read more

Classnotes Podcast (October 1, 2012) More than regular computers and basic access to the Internet, iPads and other tablets present … read more

Classnotes Podcast (September 21, 2012) Beginning with the Brown vs. the Board of Education Supreme Court ruling in 1954, this nation … read more

Classnotes Podcast (August 29, 2012) Visual development in math and science requires students to interpret all types of information from … read more

Classnotes Podcast (August 20, 2012) How can a school district transform itself to create STEM-focused schools? David C. Boggio, who … read more

Classnotes Podcast (July 16, 2012) There is a difference between “parent involvement” and “parent engagement.” Involvement tends to imply participation … read more

Classnotes Podcast (June 15, 2012) It’s naturally hard for students to see themselves in STEM careers that they don’t know … read more