Classnotes Podcast (November 29, 2021). Community advocacy is hefty because you are not just speaking on your own behalf, others ... read more

Classnotes Podcast (November 19, 2021). As IDRA’s groundbreaking Education Policy Fellows Program closed its inaugural year, we sat down with ... read more

Classnotes Podcast (October 29, 2021) Concerned about the impact of the new classroom censorship bill in Texas, 88 public school ... read more

Classnotes Podcast (September 27, 2021). The digital divide affects millions of Texas households that cannot get broadband Internet access. When ... read more

In exploring the role of teachers in bringing about academic success for students of color, three terms are often used interchangeably: culturally responsive, culturally relevant, and culturally sustaining. But understanding the differences in these terms can deepen how educators work with their students in their diverse classrooms. In this episode, Dr. Altheria Caldera, IDRA Education Policy Fellow, is joined by her co-author, Dr. Alexandra (Ale) Babino, Assistant Professor, Director of Bilingual/ESL Programs, Texas A&M Commerce. They describe the development of the three terms, the great minds behind them and what they mean for educational practice.

Classnotes Podcast (April 26, 2021). Often, people talk about restorative practice as an approach to student discipline. It is true ... read more

Classnotes Podcast (April 6, 2021). At the core of IDRA’s philosophy is the recognition that each student is a unique ... read more

Classnotes Podcast (February 8, 2021). Math is proving to be the subject that is experiencing the greatest distance learning challenges ... read more

Classnotes Podcast (November 16, 2020). IDRA’s change model, the Quality Schools Action Framework, helps people focus on what’s needed in ... read more

Classnotes Podcast (October 28, 2020). COVID-19 has forced a re-imagining of instruction to promote learning and engagement in virtual lessons. ... read more