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U.S. Supreme Court Condones Discrimination Against Transgender Women and Girl Student Athletes The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia
U.S. Supreme Court Condones Discrimination Against Transgender Women and Girl Student Athletes The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in West Virginia
Apply Today to IDRA’s Education Policy Fellowship! The IDRA Education Policy Fellowship prepares emerging advocates to influence education policy through
Education Belongs to All Students, No Matter Where They Are Born On the 44th anniversary of Plyler v. Doe, IDRA
A Review of the 2026 Georgia Legislative Session Lawmakers Made Some Attempts to Erode Public Education – We Held the
IDRA Releases Latest José A. Cárdenas School Finance Fellowship Report San Antonio (June 11, 2026) – A new report from IDRA examines
IDRA Analysis Finds Charter Schools Lose 44% of Black Students Key Takeaways Charter school districts served 6% of Texas students
IDRA Releases 40th Annual Texas Public School Attrition Study Key Takeaways Texas high school attrition rose to 21% in 2024-25
May 15, 2026 Three generations of women educators reflect on how Brown v. Board of Education shaped their lives and
Education Leaders to Host Virtual Press Briefing Ahead of May 14 Deadline to Close Federal Office Supporting English Learners Education
State-Sanctioned Corporal Punishment Has No Place in Schools Corporal punishment is still legal in U.S. schools, disproportionately harming Black students
April 24, 2026 Students, advocates and researchers examine how Texas Senate Bill 17 and related policy changes are affecting college
Hi friends! We made it to the end of the 2026 Georgia Legislative Session. Sine Die, the final day of
New IDRA Report Finds Wealthiest Districts Raise Thousands More per Student and Calls for Increased State Investment Key takeaways Georgia
(March 18, 2026) All children have the right to attend K-12 public schools in this country. We are all stronger
(San Antonio • March 9, 2026) The San Antonio Spurs posthumously honored IDRA President Emerita Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel
IDRA Research Reviews Impact of the Texas Public School Early Education Allotment Key Takeaways Texas public school districts received more
IDRA Releases Student-led Research Report on School Discipline (Atlanta • February 26, 2026) Nationally, Black girls are consistently the most
Protect Public Education Day of Action – Thursday, February 17, 2026 Hello! Tomorrow, IDRA’s coalition, the Georgia Coalition for Education
Key takeaways Student walkouts have a long history in Texas as a form of civic expression tied to education equity.
Key takeaways Texas launched this week a universal private school voucher program with an initial $1 billion cost that is
IDRA Urges State Leaders to Recommit to Fully Funding Georgia’s Public Schools Instead of Expanding Privatization Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed., IDRA
First Day of Session Update! Greetings! Today, the Georgia General Assembly kicked off the legislative session. For the next 40
Major News Outlets Cite IDRA Experts and Families as Racism Complaints Remain Unresolved Key takeaways Federal civil rights protections for
A look at shared efforts to protect public education and expand opportunity for students Key takeaways IDRA worked with partners
IDRA has been supporting families and the Lubbock NAACP in Lubbock, Texas, since at least 2023 regarding persistent harassment and
Education Law Center Report Shows Poor School Funding Across the U.S. South (December 11, 2025) Texas received a failing grade for school funding,
U.S. Department of Education Announces Moves Key Programs to Other Agencies, Weakening Federal Oversight and Destabilizing Services for Key Student
New Culturally-Sustaining School Counseling Model Policy Aims to Reduce Gaps in College Access Key takeaways Resource from the Intercultural Development
IDRA and Region One ESC Launch New College Pathways Initiative (Edinburg, Texas • November 18, 2025) A new investment from
IDRA Releases 39th Annual Texas Public School Attrition Study San Antonio (November 5, 2025) – As schools struggled nationwide
September 23, 2025 In the final episode of the series, IDRA Education Policy Fellows share what gives them hope and
Federal actions this fall are reshaping how schools operate – from funding and civil rights enforcement to language programs and
IDRA and TxILC File Amicus Brief on Behalf of Business, Faith, Educator and Student Groups Urging the Fifth Circuit to
Texas’ new law against diversity, equity and inclusion in K-12 public schools makes major changes to school district policies and
September 23, 2025 What does it take to turn passion into impact? In this episode, IDRA Education Policy Fellows reflect
September 16, 2025 Special Session Actions Affecting Education The Texas Legislature blew through two special sessions this summer. The first
New Rules Leave Students in Limbo On June 4, a federal judge ruled the Texas Dream Act unconstitutional, halting in-state tuition for
Texas is moving forward with its first-ever statewide private school voucher program, created by Senate Bill 2 during the regular
Texas schools are facing significant changes this year. This webinar will break down the most impactful new education laws from
Don’t let Texas use its new school voucher program discriminate against students Texas is moving forward with its first-ever statewide
School Opening Alert and Resources See Spanish version of this alert From Seattle to Miami, we deserve a country that
As educators and families get into the rhythm of a new school year, safety was on our minds, even before
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
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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