IDRA Newsletter 2004
Published 10 times a year, the IDRA Newsletter provides resources and insight for strengthening and transforming public education to serve students from communities that have historically been underserved like Black and Latino students and students from families with limited means. We publish our newsletter in print and online with highlights in our eNews.
Below are articles published in 2004. To find a particular article or subject this year, see the index below or use the search bar above, which covers all years.
Good for Nothing In Grade Retention
Jun 30, 2004• by Lisa M. Kenneady, M.A. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2004 • There is no argument that we all … read more
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The Voucher Deception
Jun 30, 2004• IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2004 • So much of what happens in our neighborhoods revolves around the … read more
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The Role of Mentoring in Teacher Quality and Retention
Jun 30, 2004• by Adela Solis, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • June – July 2004 • A severe and persistent national shortage of teachers … read more
Read MoreTeachers Pressing for Quality Teaching
May 30, 2004Lessons from Content Teachers of English Language Learners Jack Dieckmann , M.A. Some jobs, like teaching, might look simple from … read more
Read MoreFulfilling the Legacy of Mendez and Brown: New Web Site Launched
May 30, 2004• IDRA Newsletter • May 2004 • IDRA has launched a new web site (www.idra.org/mendezbrown) to focus on the implications … read more
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Position is Everything: A Comment on Brown vs. Board of Education
May 30, 2004• by Bradley Scott , Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2004 • There has been a flurry of activity around the … read more
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Excellent Bilingual Early Childhood Programs – A Parent Guide
May 30, 2004• by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed. • IDRA Newsletter • May 2004 • Recently, at a school meeting, a group of parents … read more
Read MoreLaredo Community Leaders Declare Support for School Funding Equity
Apr 30, 2004• IDRA Newsletter • April 2004 • The first in a series of regional forums on fair funding took place … read more
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Tutoring Reading – Valued Youth as Reading Helpers
Apr 30, 2004• by Juanita C. García , Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2004 • The teacher wondered how her group of middle … read more
Read MoreBilingual Word Power – Research-Based Vocabulary Strategies for English Language Learners
Apr 30, 2004• by Laura Chris Green, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2004 • Few things have greater impact on how well one … read more
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From Dropping Out to Holding On – Seven Lessons from Texas
Apr 04, 2004• by María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • April 2004 • Eighteen years ago, no one knew how many … read more
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Capitalizing on Students Language and Culture Annual IDRA La Semana del Niño Early Childhood Educators Institute™
Mar 20, 2004• by José L. Rodríguez • IDRA Newsletter • March 2004 • The Hispanic population in the United States is very young. … read more
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The Joy of Preschool Reading
Mar 04, 2004• by Bradley Scott, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • March 2004 • Preschool children can learn to read in a way that … read more
Read MoreEquity and Adequacy Concepts as Considered in School Finance Court Cases
Mar 04, 2004• by Albert H. Kauffman • IDRA Newsletter • March 2004 • The Texas Supreme Court has sent the Texas school finance … read more
Read MoreWhy Fair Funding
Feb 04, 2004• IDRA Newsletter • February 2004 • Americans agree that a child’s future should not depend on his or her … read more
Read MoreMASBA Recognizes IDRA’s 30th Anniversary
Feb 04, 2004• IDRA Newsletter • February 2004 • More than 200 members of the Mexican American School Board Members Association met … read more
Read MoreAre You Ready for Title III? Professional Development from the Intercultural Development Research Association
Jan 30, 2004• by Laura Chris Green, Ph.D. • IDRA Newsletter • January 2004 • The new Title III is part of the No … read more
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