IDRA is an education non-profit that works to achieve equal education for every child. Working for #edequity in Texas, Georgia & across the U.S. South.
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Every student deserves to learn in a safe, supportive school free from physical punishment.
IDRA is proud to endorse the Protecting Our Students in Schools Act, introduced by @SenAlexPadilla, @ChrisMurphyCT, @SenatorDurbin and @SenTimKaine.
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“Even though the department wasn’t perfect,” Piñón told me, “they still provided an extra layer of rights, guidance and technical assistance for schools and districts.” - Liz Piñón
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“It is a scam that’s going to affect you and your state budget from here on out,” State Rep. Ann Johnson, D-Houston, said on Friday. “That should be the call to eliminate the vouchers.”
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Join our friends for the next College Corner session: Advising Undocumented Students Through a Changing Landscape, on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 12 pm CT!
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As IDRA’s Morgan Craven explained, relying on fear does not create safer schools, it destabilizes school environments.
It’s past time to end corporal punishment in TX & the country.
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ICYMI: Our organization has sent a Public Information Act request to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), seeking the release of SBOE meeting documents on new school curriculum requirements.
Read our full statement here: tfn.org/tfn-files-pia-reques… #sboe
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I’m excited to join @TexasTribune as its new K-12 reporter as it invests in coverage of education and the Houston area.
If you’re a student, parent, teacher, lawmaker or state employee and have thoughts about K-12 education, I’d love to chat with you. texastribune.org/2026/08/12/…
What a week! IDRA’s Digital Ambassadors Summer Academy brought together young leaders to build digital leadership, storytelling & civic engagement skills. Thank you to @GFiber for your support and to @EmpowerHouseSA for your partnership and hospitality. 💙 #IDRA #YouthLeadership
“Having a disability shouldn’t prevent a student from developing bilingualism,” Piñón said.
Schools must nurture our emergent bilingual students with disabilities. They deserve educators who are prepared to support the whole child. #BilingualTX
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Ready to make a difference in education? Apply now for IDRA Education Policy Fellowship Program in Texas! 📚✨ Gain hands-on experience, collaborate with education experts, and drive meaningful change in education equity across Texas.
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New tool from IDRA:
A student timeline to plan for college, year by year.
Part of Toolkit 1 in the Community-Based College Access Toolkit.
Free in English and Spanish
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New IDRA study! Our latest report shows recent restrictions on diversity, equity & inclusion have created new barriers to college access for students across Texas, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.
Read the report & explore resources: idra.news/enStayingOnCourse
Texas Dreamers are Texans and deserve equal educational opportunities. Today's ruling from the Fifth Circuit is a detriment to all Texans.
Use the link to share your story on how the TX Dream Act being halted impacts you: idra.news/TXDreamActStorySha…
From Atlanta to San Antonio, every student deserves an excellent education where every student can thrive to access and succeed in college and career. IDRA reflects on America’s 250th anniversary with a core belief that public education is foundational to our country.
