September 16, 2025 Special Session Actions Affecting Education The Texas Legislature blew through two special sessions this summer. The first special legislative session ended in
Texas is moving forward with its first-ever statewide private school voucher program, created by Senate Bill 2 during the regular legislative session. The new program
Texas schools are facing significant changes this year. This webinar will break down the most impactful new education laws from funding to discipline to diversity
Don’t let Texas use its new school voucher program discriminate against students Texas is moving forward with its first-ever statewide private school voucher program, created
Just out! IDRA Classnotes Podcast 250 In this episode, IDRA Education Policy Fellows share their personal experiences as advocates of color in southern legislatures. They
IDRA Federal Update – July 30, 2025 By Morgan Craven J.D. After weeks of advocacy from students, families, teachers, advocates and policymakers across the political
IDRA Federal Advocacy Action Alert – July 2, 2025 In This Issue Students Betrayed by Federal Vouchers in Colossal Bill Passed by Congress By Morgan
$6.8 Billion in Federal Funds Have Been Denied to Public Schools, Including Programs for English Learners IDRA Federal Advocacy Action Alert – July 2, 2025
IDRA Federal Advocacy Action Alert – June 27, 2025 The U.S. Department of Education has several core functions, including distributing funding appropriated by Congress, particularly
The Legislature’s Texas Three-Step: Defund, Demonize and Privatize Public Schools Lawmakers Undermine Public Schools – We Pushed Back The 89th Texas Legislative session has wrapped
