Putting Students & Families First: IDRA Releases New Model Policy for Community Leadership
IDRA’s New Model Policy Elevates Family and Student Voices in Education IDRA’s newest model policy package provides policy language for
IDRA’s New Model Policy Elevates Family and Student Voices in Education IDRA’s newest model policy package provides policy language for
Just out! IDRA Classnotes Podcast 250 In this episode, IDRA Education Policy Fellows share their personal experiences as advocates of
Texas’ new law against diversity, equity and inclusion in K-12 public schools makes major changes to school district policies and
IDRA Federal Update – July 30, 2025 By Morgan Craven J.D. After weeks of advocacy from students, families, teachers, advocates
On July 21, state leaders called for a special session that started last week. IDRA will be monitoring education-related issues
IDRA Federal Advocacy Action Alert – July 2, 2025 In This Issue Students Betrayed by Federal Vouchers in Colossal Bill
$6.8 Billion in Federal Funds Have Been Denied to Public Schools, Including Programs for English Learners IDRA Federal Advocacy Action
Dear colleagues, family and friends Greetings and abrazos! As many of you know, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer
IDRA Federal Advocacy Action Alert – June 27, 2025 The U.S. Department of Education has several core functions, including distributing
(June 5, 2025) On Wednesday evening, a federal judge ruled the Texas Dream Act unconstitutional, halting access to in-state tuition
The Legislature’s Texas Three-Step: Defund, Demonize and Privatize Public Schools Lawmakers Undermine Public Schools – We Pushed Back The 89th
In this edition: Make sure you keep receiving these notices by subscribing to IDRA’s Texas Education Policy Alert! Summary: Final
In this edition: Make sure you keep receiving these notices by subscribing to IDRA’s Texas Education Policy Alert! Summary: This
Protecting Our Students in Schools Act Would End Corporal Punishment in All Public Schools Receiving Federal Funds IDRA Federal Advocacy
Urgent: Act Right Now to Stop Federal Vouchers! oday at 2:30 pm ET, members of the U.S. House Ways and
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How the Assembly’s Actions – and Suitable Inactions – Will Affect Students IDRA Georgia Education Policy Alert – May 9,
House Bill 6, a harmful school discipline bill that would make suspending innocent students easier, has a hearing set for
In this edition: Make sure you keep receiving these notices by subscribing to IDRA’s Texas Education Policy Alert! Stop State-Sanctioned
Advocates Call on the Legislature to Protect Students from Bullying and Harassment AUSTIN • April 29, 2025 – Today, the
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In this edition of IDRA’s Texas Education Policy Alert, you’ll find information on the House’s passage of a multi-billion-dollar voucher
IDRA Statement on the Passage of Senate Bill 2 See Spanish version Today, the Texas House passed Senate Bill 2,
The Texas House will meet this week to vote on the billion-dollar, discriminatory voucher bill. Take action now to stop
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Acting Together to End State-Sanctioned Violence in Schools Ending violence against students is a critical part of the movement to
IDRA SEEN State-Level Legislative 2024 Recap and 2025 Trends State legislatures across the U.S. South are acting on policies that
Pick up the phone today to stop vouchers! A new version of the House voucher bill adds a discriminatory feature
In today’s alert, get legislative updates and opportunities to take action on bills that will change Georgia classrooms for years
In this edition of IDRA’s Texas Education Policy Alert, you’ll find get information on a litany of harmful discipline bills, ways
Statement by IDRA President and CEO Celina Moreno on Executive Order to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education (March 20, 2025)
News for You Shifts seem to come on a near daily basis with the new Congress and presidential administration, executive
In this edition of IDRA’s Texas Education Policy Alert, you’ll find get information on how last week’s voucher hearing went,
In today’s alert, get legislative updates and opportunities to take action on bills that will change Georgia classrooms for years
Tuesday, the House Public Education Committee is holding a hearing on House Bill 3! Here are ways you can voice
This week’s Georgia Education Policy Alert includes legislative updates and opportunities to take action on good bills that would change
In this edition, get information on the latest hearing notice for House Bill 3, learn more on school funding proposals
This week’s Georgia Education Policy Alert includes legislative updates on bills attempting to take away the rights of Georgia students
In this edition, get information on House Bill 3, the latest voucher bill from the House, and other important bills
IDRA’s weekly email alert includes legislative updates, opportunities for action to make your voice heard, bills to watch and other
IDRA’s weekly alert includes legislative updates, opportunities for action to make your voice heard, bills to watch and other information
IDRA’s weekly alert will include legislative updates, opportunities for action to make your voice heard, bills to watch and other
The State of State Address Does Not Tell the Real Story of Texas (February 5, 2025) A new State of the
IDRA’s weekly email alert will include legislative updates, opportunities for action to make your voice heard, bills to watch and
Greetings! The Georgia General Assembly kicked off the legislative session on January 13, 2025. For the next 40 legislative days
IDRA’s weekly email alert will include legislative updates, opportunities for action to make your voice heard, bills to watch and
This Tuesday, January 28, the Texas Senate K-16 Education Committee will hear Senate Bill 2, the newest school voucher bill
Texas state lawmakers have kicked off the 89th legislative session on January 14, 2025. For the following 140 legislative days,
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,