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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.

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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 12h
Every student deserves to learn in a safe, supportive school free from physical punishment. IDRA excitedly endorses the Protecting Our Students in Schools Act. Corporal punishment has no place in our schools. Students need support, strong relationships & learning environments where they can thrive.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🎤 The IDRA team took their talents to Conroe, TX to present at the @network4pubed.bsky.social conference this past weekend! We led a presentation on how to build people-powered model policies for public education! Check out our model policy webpage! idraseen.org/model-policy-shop
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"Even as the state gave an additional $8.5 billion to public education last year, many public districts still faced mounting budget deficits because of enrollment losses and inflation." www.expressnews.com/news/education/…
expressnews.com
Decades after school funding gaps patched, a surprising source is widening them
As Texas school districts struggle to meet budget demands with state funding, education foundations provide playgrounds, programs or teachers -- depending on a district's wealth.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
“Even though the department wasn't perfect...they still provided an extra layer of rights, guidance and technical assistance for schools and districts.” theconversation.com/what-civil-righ…
theconversation.com
What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities – fewer staff, closed offices, longer waits
Filing a civil rights complaint with the Office of Civil Rights can be parents' last stop. Following cuts and restructuring, this federal office is no longer serving that same resource.
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Education Law Center @edlawcenter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
ELC's Patrick Cremin and Sharon Krengel will discuss the harmful federal voucher program at this weekend's NPE conference. Visit the Federal Vouchers Resource Hub at the link in bio to learn more about the program. @idraedu.bsky.social
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
⏰ 10:13 AM... ONE MINUTE ONLY! Give to IDRA during the Match Minute and your gift can be matched up to $100. $10,000 in matching funds are available! 💛 Make your moment count: idra.news/BigGive26 Sponsored by Champions fore Charity. #BigGiveSA
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Some of the most important learning happens together. 💙 Questions become ideas. Ideas grow through connection. And students have opportunities to learn and lead. Help IDRA create more of those opportunities during #BigGive2026. idra.news/BigGive26
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
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! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0l…
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Network for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
From Ideation to Implementation: How to Build People-Powered Model Policies for Public Education One of the many incredible panels we will have at our 2026 conference. For more information visit our website or scan the QR code. networkforpubliceducation.org/2026-nationa... #NPE2026Texas
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Come join us!!
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ACLU of Texas @aclutx.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📢READERS: Our next virtual book club is Saturday, Oct. 17, at noon CT. Hear from KB Brookins (they/them), author of “Pretty” and 2025-2026 ACLU of TX artist-in-residence. Brookins’ book explores their experiences as a Black and transmasculine Texan. Sign up: secure.ngpvan.com/ZC2TVNhaUkmT...
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Education Law Center @edlawcenter.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Voucher programs have the potential to divert billions of tax dollars from public to private education. Public funds should remain where they belong: in public schools! Learn more at the federal voucher resource hub pfps.org/federal-vouc...
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Big Give early giving starts today! 💛 A question asked. An idea shared. A new connection. A moment of possibility. Through IDRA’s Adopt a School campaign, your gift helps create more opportunities for moments like these. Give today idra.news/BigGive26 #BigGive2026 #IDRA
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“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 www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
edweek.org
How Schools Are Failing English Learners With Disabilities
An EdWeek Research Center survey found gaps in trained staff for dually identified students.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
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. idra.news/EdPolicyFell...
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Raise Your Hand Texas @raiseyourhandtexas.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Texas has grown, its economy has expanded, and workforce demands have shifted over the last 20 years, but the state hasn't created a new revenue stream for public education. Learn about the proposed Legacy Education Fund: www.raiseyourhandtexas.org/policy/school-funding/endowment/
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Capital B Atlanta @capitalbatl.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Join Capital B and guest at NABJ for a conversation on investigative reporting, culture, and the stories shaping the Deep South. 📅 Aug. 14 🕜 1:30 p.m. ET Featuring Ann Hill Bond, Richard Dunn, Aallyah Wright, and Osei Kweku.
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Network for Public Education @network4pubed.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
@carolburris.bsky.social in @theprogressivemag.bsky.social ‘School Choice’ Does Not Provide Better Education for All Families progressive.org/publ...
progressive.org
‘School Choice’ Does Not Provide Better Education for All Families
Voucher and charter school programs are taking funds that could make our public schools stronger.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
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 🔗 idra.news/CollegeAccessToolkit
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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/TXDreamActSt...
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
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/enStayingOnC...
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Today's U.S. Supreme Court ruling is a setback for educational equity and students' civil rights. Every child deserves a quality public education where they are safe, valued and able to participate fully in school.
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U.S. Supreme Court Condones Discrimination Against Transgender Women and Girl Student Athletes
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Join us for the 2nd College Corner Meeting on June 30 at 12 p.m. CT! Learn strategies to support undocumented students through the transition from high school to college and get key policy updates. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ih…
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
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 🔗 idra.news/CollegeAccessToolkit
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
In our new article, releasing on Juneteenth, A New Southern Strategy: Building a Policy Agenda to Improve Southern Education, IDRA examines the long history of Black-led policy agendas and make the case for a bold, visionary agenda for Southern education today. #Juneteenth
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
In our new article, releasing on Juneteenth, A New Southern Strategy: Building a Policy Agenda to Improve Southern Education, IDRA examines the long history of Black-led policy agendas and make the case for a bold, visionary agenda for Southern education today. #Juneteenth
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
In our new article, releasing on Juneteenth, A New Southern Strategy: Building a Policy Agenda to Improve Southern Education, IDRA examines the long history of Black-led policy agendas and make the case for a bold, visionary agenda for Southern education today. #Juneteenth
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
“The people of Texas are entitled to genuine litigation before a federal court invalidates their democratically enacted statute,” lawyers said in a legal brief to the 5th Circuit. www.texastribune.org/2026/06/04/tex…
texastribune.org
Texas Dream Act goes to court as advocates fight to restore the law
Advocates want a federal appeals court to allow them to fight for the Texas Dream Act. The law giving eligible undocumented students in-state tuition at colleges was blocked last year.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Far too many public school-based police officers in Texas along with their supervisors and school administrators are comfortable with using inappropriate and excessive force on students. www.expressnews.com/opinion/editori…
expressnews.com
Police, schools must curtail excessive, inappropriate use of force on students
A recent investigative report by the New York Times and the Express-News chronicles a startling number of violent incidents by school police officers.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
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 🔗 idra.news/CollegeAccessToolkit
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Chilling stories of students interactions with school-based police are detailed in the New York Times feature below. Students deserve to attend public schools free from fear of police brutality. www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/05…
nytimes.com
Texas School Police Pepper-Sprayed, Tackled and Tasered Students
School officers across the state turned to heavy-handed tactics on children, often in response to minor misbehavior, our investigation shows.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
“It’s jail-like,” said Paige Duggins-Clay, chief legal analyst of IDRA. Schools should be places where students feel safe, supported and connected to their community, not places that push them out. hechingerreport.org/texas-disciplin…
hechingerreport.org
Texas' discipline push sends kids to ‘jail-like' campuses
Lawmakers increasingly view disciplinary alternative programs as a solution to behavior problems. Critics say they harm students.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
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 🔗 idra.news/CollegeAccessToolkit
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
“(Schools should be) helping these students realize that their actions aren’t the best or that they can make better choices, but they punish them and … set them up to not have a great future, www.ajc.com/education/20...
ajc.com
The discipline divide: Students examine why schools punish Black girls more
A group of Atlanta high school students studied the impact of ‘exclusionary’ discipline practices on Black girls,
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
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 🔗 idra.news/CollegeAccessToolkit
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We’re excited to launch the C3 Advocacy Leadership Program, a new collaboration between IDRA and Lemonade Circle strengthening the classroom-capitol-college pipeline for middle & high school girls of color in San Antonio.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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 🔗 idra.news/CollegeAccessToolkit
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Students deserve clear support as they plan for college. IDRA’s Community-Based College Access Toolkit offers practical, ready-to-use resources for schools, families and students. Free and available in Spanish. 🔗 idra.news/CollegeAccessToolkit
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Today marks 79 years since Mendez v. Westminster. Families led the fight against school segregation and changed history. 🔗 www.idra.org/education_policy/mende… #MendezvWestminster
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🎓 Free Webinar - Help students transition to college with practical tools! 📅 April 23, 2026 | 11 AM–12 PM CDT ✔️ Student support networks ✔️ Student leadership ✔️ Parent college knowledge 👉 Register: [idra.news/CollegeAccessWebinar] #SchoolCounselors #CollegeAccess #StudentSuccess
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
IDRA Youth TechXperts in action 🎮 Students supported the ESC Region 1 Esports Competition, building real-world skills in tech setup, teamwork and problem-solving. www.idra.org/services/idra-youth-te…
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
“Property tax relief without investing in public education isn’t relief, it’s a risk.” — Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed., IDRA Public schools need stable investment. ➡️ Read more: www.ajc.com/education/2026/03/georg…
ajc.com
Georgia property tax relief must include increased public education investment
The Georgia General Assembly doesn't have to choose between helping homeowners and supporting students. With the right moves, lawmakers can do both.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
“States that have been sued for discrimination argue that decisions about which students to admit are up to the private schools,” said Paige Duggins-Clay. www.edweek.org/policy-politics/fami…
edweek.org
Families Get 2 More Weeks to Apply for Nation's Largest School Choice Program
Lawsuits say Texas is discriminating by excluding Islamic schools from the private school choice program.
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Georgia Library Media Association @glma-inc.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
🚨 ACTION ALERT: Oppose SB 74 🚨 Pressure is mounting to move SB 74 — the dangerous “lock up librarians” bill — to the Georgia House floor for a vote as early as Monday, March 16. Now is the time to make your voice heard. 🧵 1/4 ⬇️
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Indivisible ATL @indivisibleatl.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
“Oppose SB 74 and any criminalization of library personnel in Georgia”
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cc4publiced.bsky.social @cc4publiced.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Librarians in Georgia need you! SB 74 could reemerge as early as Monday. Some lawmakers are pushing for a vote, exposing public library and school workers statewide to possible criminal charges. Email your representative and tell them to oppose: secure.ngpvan.com/MFUg3SsZDUuv...
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
A powerful day bringing together students, educators, and partners committed to expanding access. Moments like this turn curiosity into direction, and connection into real pathways. Grateful to everyone who made it possible. bit.ly/4rOLxaY
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We stand with Dolores ❤️ IDRA has always been proud and honored to call Dolores Huerta a friend. We stand with her and the other survivors and thank them for having the courage to speak out.
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IDRA @idraedu.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
🚨Libraries are hubs of learning where all young people deserve access to books that reflect their lives and expand their perspectives. 📚 Bills like SB 74 threaten that mission by criminalizing librarians for doing their jobs. Stand with librarians! www.allianceforgeorgialibraries.org/oppose_sb74
allianceforgeorgialibraries.org
Contact Your Representative to Oppose SB 74!
SB 74 will criminalize librarians by removing immunity for public librarians regarding "materials harmful to minors."
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Georgia Library Media Association @glma-inc.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
✔️ Call and leave a voicemail sharing that you are a constituent who opposes SB 74 ✔️ Verify your district and find contact information through the Georgia General Assembly website 3/4 ⬇️
allianceforgeorgialibraries.org
Contact Your Representative to Oppose SB 74!
SB 74 will criminalize librarians by removing immunity for public librarians regarding "materials harmful to minors."
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