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IDRA is an education non-profit that works to achieve equal education for every child. Envisioning a bright future for all students.
Working for #edequity in Texas, Georgia & across the U.S. South.
Working for #edequity in Texas, Georgia & across the U.S. South.
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Epithets and accusations: Probes into racism in schools stall under Trump
Parents say incidents are going unchecked after the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights retreated from investigating schools in Lubbock, Texas.
www.washingtonpost.com
🚨Breaking: “In many of our communities, where people feel isolated and like they didn’t have anyone to turn to, OCR mattered and gave people a sense of hope,” said Paige Duggins-Clay, a lawyer at the Intercultural Development Research Association. #txlege
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Breaking! Another big news story:
“Internal department data obtained by ProPublica shows that more than 1,000 racial harassment investigations initiated in previous administrations still are open. Most of those complaints involve harassment of Black students."
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
“Internal department data obtained by ProPublica shows that more than 1,000 racial harassment investigations initiated in previous administrations still are open. Most of those complaints involve harassment of Black students."
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
Monkey Sounds, “White Power” and the N-Word: Racial Harassment Against Black Students Ignored Under Trump
Since Trump returned to office, the Education Department’s civil rights office has not resolved a single racial harassment investigation. It sends a message that “people impacted by racial discriminat...
www.propublica.org
December 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Breaking! Another big news story:
“Internal department data obtained by ProPublica shows that more than 1,000 racial harassment investigations initiated in previous administrations still are open. Most of those complaints involve harassment of Black students."
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
“Internal department data obtained by ProPublica shows that more than 1,000 racial harassment investigations initiated in previous administrations still are open. Most of those complaints involve harassment of Black students."
www.propublica.org/article/trum...
🚨Breaking: “In many of our communities, where people feel isolated and like they didn’t have anyone to turn to, OCR mattered and gave people a sense of hope,” said Paige Duggins-Clay, a lawyer at the Intercultural Development Research Association. #txlege
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
Epithets and accusations: Probes into racism in schools stall under Trump
Parents say incidents are going unchecked after the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights retreated from investigating schools in Lubbock, Texas.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🚨Breaking: “In many of our communities, where people feel isolated and like they didn’t have anyone to turn to, OCR mattered and gave people a sense of hope,” said Paige Duggins-Clay, a lawyer at the Intercultural Development Research Association. #txlege
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
www.washingtonpost.com/education/20...
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ELC's latest #MakingtheGrade report shows a major reversal of a decade of progress in within-state equity. In 2023, 11 fewer states provided more funding to high-poverty districts than in 2022. Read the new report for the full breakdown. edlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...
December 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
ELC's latest #MakingtheGrade report shows a major reversal of a decade of progress in within-state equity. In 2023, 11 fewer states provided more funding to high-poverty districts than in 2022. Read the new report for the full breakdown. edlawcenter.org/wp-content/u...
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Texas and Georgia fail to pass the fair school funding test in our latest #MakingtheGrade report. Read @idraedu.bsky.social's deeper dive into these states: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E...
Read the full report: edlawcenter.org/research/mak...
Read the full report: edlawcenter.org/research/mak...
prod.cdn.everyaction.com
December 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Texas and Georgia fail to pass the fair school funding test in our latest #MakingtheGrade report. Read @idraedu.bsky.social's deeper dive into these states: prod.cdn.everyaction.com/emails/van/E...
Read the full report: edlawcenter.org/research/mak...
Read the full report: edlawcenter.org/research/mak...
“The shame, feeling of isolation and being cut off from peers, friends and activities that matter to them and are these kids’ whole worlds that can have a lasting impact on a young person and that should be very concerning,” she said. #txlege #txed
www.expressnews.com/news/educati...
www.expressnews.com/news/educati...
Fifth-grader’s ‘child-safe’ knife leads to lawsuit against San Antonio ISD
A mother is suing San Antonio ISD for assigning her 10-year-old son to alternative school for bringing a child-safe knife to school in his lunchbox.
www.expressnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
“The shame, feeling of isolation and being cut off from peers, friends and activities that matter to them and are these kids’ whole worlds that can have a lasting impact on a young person and that should be very concerning,” she said. #txlege #txed
www.expressnews.com/news/educati...
www.expressnews.com/news/educati...
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The Trump administration announced last week it would continue dismantling the Department of Education, even though it can be abolished only by Congress.
Without this funding, fewer Texas students will get enough to eat, attend college and receive an equal and high-quality education.
Without this funding, fewer Texas students will get enough to eat, attend college and receive an equal and high-quality education.
November 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The Trump administration announced last week it would continue dismantling the Department of Education, even though it can be abolished only by Congress.
Without this funding, fewer Texas students will get enough to eat, attend college and receive an equal and high-quality education.
Without this funding, fewer Texas students will get enough to eat, attend college and receive an equal and high-quality education.
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👥 When schools don't engage with parents, it leaves space for harmful rhetoric. *The Integrated School Podcast* discusses the real impact on families with National Parents Union's Keri Rodrigues and how we can ensure our voices are heard.
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integratedschools.org/podcast/s12e...
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integratedschools.org/podcast/s12e...
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
👥 When schools don't engage with parents, it leaves space for harmful rhetoric. *The Integrated School Podcast* discusses the real impact on families with National Parents Union's Keri Rodrigues and how we can ensure our voices are heard.
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integratedschools.org/podcast/s12e...
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integratedschools.org/podcast/s12e...
The Texas Top Ten Percent Plan has opened the doors of the flagship universities to low-income, rural and communities of color – all groups who were typically denied access to the flagship Texas colleges and universities. #IAmTop10Percent
www.expressnews.com/news/educati...
www.expressnews.com/news/educati...
Ask an education reporter: How does the Top 10% law work in higher ed?
Ask an education reporter: How does the Texas 10% law work for colleges and how is it different at UT Austin? Does it work differently for smaller schools? What if I’m not in the top 10?
www.expressnews.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
The Texas Top Ten Percent Plan has opened the doors of the flagship universities to low-income, rural and communities of color – all groups who were typically denied access to the flagship Texas colleges and universities. #IAmTop10Percent
www.expressnews.com/news/educati...
www.expressnews.com/news/educati...
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Occasionally, we get things unrelated to AEW in the feeds
This is one though, that I love. Because AEW fans support education, and our Men's World Champion, our ecological cowboy, IS a former teacher!
So this week, support our schools, support our teachers, and give some ❤️ to public education!
This is one though, that I love. Because AEW fans support education, and our Men's World Champion, our ecological cowboy, IS a former teacher!
So this week, support our schools, support our teachers, and give some ❤️ to public education!
90% of students in America attend public schools—and they deserve the resources to thrive. When we fund our schools, we invest in our future. 💡
How would you strengthen public education? #WeBelieveInPublicEducation #AEW2025
How would you strengthen public education? #WeBelieveInPublicEducation #AEW2025
November 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Occasionally, we get things unrelated to AEW in the feeds
This is one though, that I love. Because AEW fans support education, and our Men's World Champion, our ecological cowboy, IS a former teacher!
So this week, support our schools, support our teachers, and give some ❤️ to public education!
This is one though, that I love. Because AEW fans support education, and our Men's World Champion, our ecological cowboy, IS a former teacher!
So this week, support our schools, support our teachers, and give some ❤️ to public education!
90% of students in America attend public schools—and they deserve the resources to thrive. When we fund our schools, we invest in our future. 💡
How would you strengthen public education? #WeBelieveInPublicEducation #AEW2025
How would you strengthen public education? #WeBelieveInPublicEducation #AEW2025
November 18, 2025 at 5:07 PM
90% of students in America attend public schools—and they deserve the resources to thrive. When we fund our schools, we invest in our future. 💡
How would you strengthen public education? #WeBelieveInPublicEducation #AEW2025
How would you strengthen public education? #WeBelieveInPublicEducation #AEW2025
“These numbers represent real students whose futures have been positively changed,” said Celina Moreno, J.D., IDRA President and CEO. #txlege #TexasEducation
saobserver.com/bexar-county...
saobserver.com/bexar-county...
Texas high schools reached a historic low 18% attrition rate in 2023–24
Texas high schools reached a historic low 18% attrition rate in 2023–24, according to IDRA’s 39th Annual Texas Public School Attrition Study
saobserver.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“These numbers represent real students whose futures have been positively changed,” said Celina Moreno, J.D., IDRA President and CEO. #txlege #TexasEducation
saobserver.com/bexar-county...
saobserver.com/bexar-county...
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the history, brilliance, and leadership of Indigenous communities.
Explore free culturally sustaining lessons that uplift identity, protect accurate history, and celebrate the power of Native creators and leaders: www.idraseen.org/hub
Explore free culturally sustaining lessons that uplift identity, protect accurate history, and celebrate the power of Native creators and leaders: www.idraseen.org/hub
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the history, brilliance, and leadership of Indigenous communities.
Explore free culturally sustaining lessons that uplift identity, protect accurate history, and celebrate the power of Native creators and leaders: www.idraseen.org/hub
Explore free culturally sustaining lessons that uplift identity, protect accurate history, and celebrate the power of Native creators and leaders: www.idraseen.org/hub
New from IDRA: Texas high school attrition hit a record low of 18% in 2023-24. 🎓
Rates for Latino & Black students fell 4 pts—but 1 in 5 students still leaves before graduation.
📘 Full report: idra.news/AttritionStudy
#TexasEducation #EquityInEducation
Rates for Latino & Black students fell 4 pts—but 1 in 5 students still leaves before graduation.
📘 Full report: idra.news/AttritionStudy
#TexasEducation #EquityInEducation
November 7, 2025 at 3:06 PM
New from IDRA: Texas high school attrition hit a record low of 18% in 2023-24. 🎓
Rates for Latino & Black students fell 4 pts—but 1 in 5 students still leaves before graduation.
📘 Full report: idra.news/AttritionStudy
#TexasEducation #EquityInEducation
Rates for Latino & Black students fell 4 pts—but 1 in 5 students still leaves before graduation.
📘 Full report: idra.news/AttritionStudy
#TexasEducation #EquityInEducation
Join us for NABE’s “Prepared, Protected, Empowered: Supporting Immigrant Students in Times of Crisis.”
Learn practical tools to help schools respond effectively during immigration-related crises ensuring every student feels safe & supported.
nabe.org/advocacy-days/
Learn practical tools to help schools respond effectively during immigration-related crises ensuring every student feels safe & supported.
nabe.org/advocacy-days/
November 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Join us for NABE’s “Prepared, Protected, Empowered: Supporting Immigrant Students in Times of Crisis.”
Learn practical tools to help schools respond effectively during immigration-related crises ensuring every student feels safe & supported.
nabe.org/advocacy-days/
Learn practical tools to help schools respond effectively during immigration-related crises ensuring every student feels safe & supported.
nabe.org/advocacy-days/
“This company has already been found to misuse taxpayer funds in other states,” said Talarico. “Now they’re coming to Texas to do the same.”
spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
Texas hires Odyssey to run new school voucher program
The state selected New York-based Odyssey to launch and manage the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program.
spectrumlocalnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:53 PM
“This company has already been found to misuse taxpayer funds in other states,” said Talarico. “Now they’re coming to Texas to do the same.”
spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
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Join us this Wednesday for an open discussion with members from around the country to learn from one another and brainstorm how to implement these and other tactics to fight back for immigrant rights at home.
Register here: tinyurl.com/2htep4s2
Register here: tinyurl.com/2htep4s2
October 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Join us this Wednesday for an open discussion with members from around the country to learn from one another and brainstorm how to implement these and other tactics to fight back for immigrant rights at home.
Register here: tinyurl.com/2htep4s2
Register here: tinyurl.com/2htep4s2
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In a time when people who are immigrants are facing unthinkable situations, we’re meeting the moment. The work we are doing is urgent to support our neighbors in their toughest times.
October 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In a time when people who are immigrants are facing unthinkable situations, we’re meeting the moment. The work we are doing is urgent to support our neighbors in their toughest times.
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The Comptroller has chosen Odyssey to run TX’s voucher program.
But check receipts (& not just the up to $50m in state funds that we could pay Odyssey just in the next 2 yrs).
Odyssey has an alarming record of mismanagement, delayed payments, & inflated costs in multiple states.
buff.ly/BuV0D4w
But check receipts (& not just the up to $50m in state funds that we could pay Odyssey just in the next 2 yrs).
Odyssey has an alarming record of mismanagement, delayed payments, & inflated costs in multiple states.
buff.ly/BuV0D4w
October 7, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Comptroller has chosen Odyssey to run TX’s voucher program.
But check receipts (& not just the up to $50m in state funds that we could pay Odyssey just in the next 2 yrs).
Odyssey has an alarming record of mismanagement, delayed payments, & inflated costs in multiple states.
buff.ly/BuV0D4w
But check receipts (& not just the up to $50m in state funds that we could pay Odyssey just in the next 2 yrs).
Odyssey has an alarming record of mismanagement, delayed payments, & inflated costs in multiple states.
buff.ly/BuV0D4w
Bullying Prevention Month continues. Students deserve safe and affirming learning environments. IDRA’s model policy on Identity-based Bullying provides tools for schools to respond meaningfully. #StopBullying
idraseen.org/identity-bas...
idraseen.org/identity-bas...
October 14, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Bullying Prevention Month continues. Students deserve safe and affirming learning environments. IDRA’s model policy on Identity-based Bullying provides tools for schools to respond meaningfully. #StopBullying
idraseen.org/identity-bas...
idraseen.org/identity-bas...
🚨We’ve proud to join Texas Immigration Law Council and partners in filing an amicus brief before the Fifth Circuit to protect the Texas Dream Act.
For nearly 25 years, it’s helped Texas students access higher education and strengthen our state. #txlege
idra.news/DreamActAmic...
For nearly 25 years, it’s helped Texas students access higher education and strengthen our state. #txlege
idra.news/DreamActAmic...
October 8, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🚨We’ve proud to join Texas Immigration Law Council and partners in filing an amicus brief before the Fifth Circuit to protect the Texas Dream Act.
For nearly 25 years, it’s helped Texas students access higher education and strengthen our state. #txlege
idra.news/DreamActAmic...
For nearly 25 years, it’s helped Texas students access higher education and strengthen our state. #txlege
idra.news/DreamActAmic...
It’s #NationalPoetryDay 🌱
Michelle, a 10th grader in IDRA’s Valued Youth Partnership, shares what tutoring taught her:
“Even if I’m having a bad day, I can’t bring that into my kids’ class.
Smile, breathe, focus.”
#VoicesInEducation #StudentVoice #VYP #IDRA
Michelle, a 10th grader in IDRA’s Valued Youth Partnership, shares what tutoring taught her:
“Even if I’m having a bad day, I can’t bring that into my kids’ class.
Smile, breathe, focus.”
#VoicesInEducation #StudentVoice #VYP #IDRA
October 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It’s #NationalPoetryDay 🌱
Michelle, a 10th grader in IDRA’s Valued Youth Partnership, shares what tutoring taught her:
“Even if I’m having a bad day, I can’t bring that into my kids’ class.
Smile, breathe, focus.”
#VoicesInEducation #StudentVoice #VYP #IDRA
Michelle, a 10th grader in IDRA’s Valued Youth Partnership, shares what tutoring taught her:
“Even if I’m having a bad day, I can’t bring that into my kids’ class.
Smile, breathe, focus.”
#VoicesInEducation #StudentVoice #VYP #IDRA
"I’m doing this because I know someone is counting on me."
A #YouthLeadershipNow tutor reminded us why we do this work.
At IDRA, we create space for students to lead and be seen.
✨ Let’s keep moments like this going.
🔗 thebiggivesa.org/organizations/…#BigGive20252#WhyIGivev#IDRARA
A #YouthLeadershipNow tutor reminded us why we do this work.
At IDRA, we create space for students to lead and be seen.
✨ Let’s keep moments like this going.
🔗 thebiggivesa.org/organizations/…#BigGive20252#WhyIGivev#IDRARA
September 18, 2025 at 2:02 AM
"I’m doing this because I know someone is counting on me."
A #YouthLeadershipNow tutor reminded us why we do this work.
At IDRA, we create space for students to lead and be seen.
✨ Let’s keep moments like this going.
🔗 thebiggivesa.org/organizations/…#BigGive20252#WhyIGivev#IDRARA
A #YouthLeadershipNow tutor reminded us why we do this work.
At IDRA, we create space for students to lead and be seen.
✨ Let’s keep moments like this going.
🔗 thebiggivesa.org/organizations/…#BigGive20252#WhyIGivev#IDRARA
📢 Unfortunately, Texas is moving forward with its first statewide private school voucher program, and the proposed rules are flawed and could discriminate against students.
You have until September 20th to submit public comment to the Texas Comptroller’s office!
👉 idra.news/ActionVouche...
You have until September 20th to submit public comment to the Texas Comptroller’s office!
👉 idra.news/ActionVouche...
September 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
📢 Unfortunately, Texas is moving forward with its first statewide private school voucher program, and the proposed rules are flawed and could discriminate against students.
You have until September 20th to submit public comment to the Texas Comptroller’s office!
👉 idra.news/ActionVouche...
You have until September 20th to submit public comment to the Texas Comptroller’s office!
👉 idra.news/ActionVouche...
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As I was just prompted to fill out my parental permissions for my son's school so he can get a bandaid and join a club, per Texas #SB12, remember that schools must still support ALL students to succeed and thrive. Here's the @idraedu.bsky.social explainer:
August 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As I was just prompted to fill out my parental permissions for my son's school so he can get a bandaid and join a club, per Texas #SB12, remember that schools must still support ALL students to succeed and thrive. Here's the @idraedu.bsky.social explainer:
🚨 Chaos + confusion is spreading across TX campuses. Some students are being wrongly denied in-state tuition—even though they’re lawfully present.
📚 Students deserve the right to learn.
🗣️ Webinar 8/28 @ 6:00PM CT → mobilize.us/unitedwedream/event/831514
📚 Students deserve the right to learn.
🗣️ Webinar 8/28 @ 6:00PM CT → mobilize.us/unitedwedream/event/831514
August 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚨 Chaos + confusion is spreading across TX campuses. Some students are being wrongly denied in-state tuition—even though they’re lawfully present.
📚 Students deserve the right to learn.
🗣️ Webinar 8/28 @ 6:00PM CT → mobilize.us/unitedwedream/event/831514
📚 Students deserve the right to learn.
🗣️ Webinar 8/28 @ 6:00PM CT → mobilize.us/unitedwedream/event/831514