Black, Native American and Civil Rights Advocates Urge Texas Court to End Hair Discrimination in Texas Schools
IDRA and Allies File Amicus Brief Supporting Students Deprived of Education Due to Hair Length (Houston, December 5, 2024) Today,
IDRA and Allies File Amicus Brief Supporting Students Deprived of Education Due to Hair Length (Houston, December 5, 2024) Today,
Share Your Story! If book bans and classroom censorship laws impacted your teaching about race, we invite you to share
November 23, 2024 • 10:00 am – 1:00 pm CST This gathering is for teachers, students, families, community members, and
Crafting Texas’ Bilingual Special Education Future – Webinar November 19, 2024 • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm CST Join us
Statement on the U.S. Election Results Efforts to defund, demonize and privatize public schools gained strength this election. But IDRA’s
All students deserve to go to excellent and fairly-funded schools that prepare them for college and life. However, many students
Help IDRA study the impact of recent changes to affirmative action policies and state higher education policies related to diversity,
Just out! IDRA Classnotes Podcast 244 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the federal Gun Free Schools Act of 1994
Stand Up for Students – Free Equity Policy Tools for Advocates See IDRA’s New SEEN Model Policy Shop In the
See IDRA’s New Analysis of Project 2025: Five Threats to Public Education in Our States and Communities IDRA believes every
From Seattle to Miami, we deserve a country that enables us to take care of our families, regardless of our
As Predicted, “Divisive Concepts” Law Led to Censorship Attempt (Atlanta • August 7, 2024) Today, Advanced Placement (AP) African American
See update on this story! Advocacy Success: AP African American Studies Approved in Georgia! – As Predicted, “Divisive Concepts” Law Led
This gathering is for teachers, students, families, community members and everyone interested in ethnic studies, social justice and civil rights. A
IDRA is changing the landscape of state education advocacy by training early- to mid-career advocates to influence state laws and
Statement by IDRA, Round Rock ISD, Black Parents and Families Collective, and Access Education RRISD (Round Rock – May 17,
Georgia Students, Parents, Educators and Advocates Support Public Schools Watch! News Conference in Response to Governor Kemp Signing SB 233
The Georgia General Assembly passed Senate Bill 233, which is the newest advancement of the education privatization movement in the
Statement by IDRA and GYJC Opposing Senate Bill 233 (Atlanta – March 20, 2024) Today, the Georgia General Assembly approved
IDRA Releases MAS for Our Schools Report Mexican American Studies enriches students’ learning of U.S. history, promotes students’ exploration of
IDRA eNews: Black History Month 2024 Inside this Special Edition Read our Black History Month eNews!
After a slew of anti-LGBTQ+ bills were given hearings, the Georgia Coalition for Education Justice made a statement in support
IDRA eNews: Previewing Legislative Sessions Happening in the South (February 6, 2024) Across the South, state legislatures have already begun
IDRA eNews: Focusing on School Discipline and School Policing For 50 years, IDRA has advocated excellent schools for all students,
Along with several organizations, IDRA submitted a statement on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals case, BookPeople v. Wong, a
As the Texas Legislature continues to debate vouchers, we are asking you to share your story! School vouchers drain money
Read the latest article from our National Director of Policy, Advocacy and Community Engagement, Morgan Craven, J.D about why the
For the We All Belong – School Resource Hub, IDRA created a set of innovative original classroom lessons using a
This Saturday, October 7, we are showing up to raise our voices for public education! Join students, teachers, and the
October 19, 2023 • 3:30-5:00 pm CT Join us for an engaging 90-minute panel discussion that delves deep into the
What New Education Laws Mean for Texas Schools – Webinar Reviewing the 2023 Texas Legislative Session What happened in the
Teacher Appreciation Week News – IDRA School Resource Hub Provides Tools for Teaching About Race and Gender (May 12, 2023)
IDRA’s We All Belong – School Resource Hub received the La Plata (first place) Award in Content Marketing by the Public
Learn how vouchers hurt our communities and what you can do about it Get info on voucher proposals that the
Do you see issues within your school that affect your peers’ education? Do you want to learn how to advocate
The Mexican American Civil Rights Institute is hosting a talk about Emma Tenayuca to discuss the 1938 Pecan Shellers’ Strike
IDRA’s Policy Priorities for Texas and Georgia Call for Bold Action to Prepare All Students for a Strong Future Decisions
Complaints Filed to Office for Civil Rights (Lubbock • December 13, 2022) Yesterday, IDRA joined students, families and the Lubbock
For #GivingTuesday, IDRA is sharing 10 award-winning banned books for middle and high school students.
10 Award-Winning Banned Books to Consider For #GivingTuesday, IDRA is sharing 10 award-winning banned books for elementary school students.
Held November 1, 2022 • 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm CT In today’s climate of classroom censorship, finding tools for
Get the context, empowerment and concrete actions you need to dismantle racist policies and practices in your school that for
This past weekend, IDRA was recognized at the Youth Voter Power Summit hosted by our Georgia Youth Justice Coalition partners.
Check out some of IDRA’s activities during Banned Books Week! Back a Book! Challenge September 18-24, 2022 For Banned Books
Why Book Bans and Restrictive Policies Hurt Us All – Webinar Join the Center for Educators & Schools in a
We testified during a Georgia Senate Education Committee for a once-in-a-lifetime hearing dedicated to listening to the public to determine
Tools for Teaching in a Climate of Classroom Censorship – Webinar Held Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 4:30 am to
New Hub Provides Lesson Plans and Tools for Teaching History and Current Events About Race and Gender in Today’s Classroom
IDRA is changing the landscape of state education advocacy by training early- to mid-career advocates to influence state laws and
Every student deserves to learn and thrive in a school environment that supports student identities, equips them for the future,
Classnotes Podcast (May 16, 2022). The role of public education in the United States evolved since the founding mothers and
Atlanta, Ga. • April 28, 2022 – The ACLU of Georgia (ACLU-GA), the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), and IDRA
IDRA partnered with other civil rights and educational equity organizations to demand that school districts immediately return the books they
IDRA’s alert outlines the status of education-related bills after the 2022 session ended Monday, April 4. We extend our deepest
IDRA Statement on U.S. House Hearing “Free Speech Under Attack: Book Bans & Academic Censorship” (April 7, 2022) Today, the
(April 1, 2022 • Atlanta) Today, the Georgia Senate passed HB 1084, which defines race and racism as “divisive concepts”
Today is Day 39. This is crunch time before the session ends Monday night!The end of Georgia’s legislative session on
IDRA supports books and inclusive curricula that affirm trans youth Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Within our organization
Reposted from Mobilize Page: We are witnessing a far-right, fascist attack on our educational freedom across the country, and especially
Georgia’s students deserve the right to a diverse education that not only equips them for an increasingly diverse world but
Over the last two years, we have seen an increase in censorship legislation across the nation. Georgia is not an
Texas now uses the asset-based term “emergent bilingual.” The change in the Texas Education Code was effective September 1, 2021.
“The term emergent bilingual focuses on students’ unique potential for bilingualism and biliteracy” – Araceli Garcia Texas recently changed the language in
See how IDRA’s Education CAFE model is an innovation for school-family-community collaboration. In this feature, Education CAFE members in south
In IDRA’s newsletter, Morgan Craven draws from over a decade of experience working on discipline and policing issues in schools
Did you know? #corporalpunishment is still legal in schools across 19 states. While many states have banned the use of corporal punishment,
Concerned about the impact of the new classroom censorship bill in Texas, 88 public school students described their experiences of
The Georgia Department of Education has approved seven new cultural and ethnic studies courses available to Georgian students. See our
Educators! Tell us how classroom censorship policies and proposals are affecting your school! Please fill out our survey: https://bit.ly/3ip9LH4