IDRA Classnotes

  1. The Truth About Private School Vouchers – Classnotes Podcast 2482025/02/21

    Classnotes Podcast (February 21, 2025) As activities to divert public money to private schools grow across the country and at ... read more

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  2. Classnotes Podcast Awards and Recognitions2024/12/02

    We are proud to share that the IDRA Classnotes Podcast has received the following awards. Please help us spread the ... read more

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  3. Introducing Cuentos de mi familia – Podcast Episode 2472024/11/25

    Classnotes Podcast (November 25, 2024). María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and her son Xavier Montecel, Ph.D., have embarked on an ... read more

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  4. Classnotes Podcast Episode List2024/11/25

    Award-winning podcast exploring strategies to better serve every student in our diverse classrooms. Sign up to receive free e-mail notices when new ... read more

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  5. Teachers on STEM Equity for Students – Podcast Episode 2462024/10/28

    Classnotes Podcast (October 28, 2024). Several of the IDRA STEM Equity Ambassadors want to give back to their hometown of ... read more

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  6. IDRA Digital Ambassador Students Lead Community Technology Training – Classnotes Podcast 2452024/10/04

    Classnotes Podcast (October 4, 2024). Anavi Prakash speaks with students Carlos and Ashly and youth leader Gabriela Benitez about their ... read more

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  7. The Law in Education – Gun Free Schools Act – Classnotes Podcast 2442024/09/16

    Classnotes Podcast (September 16, 2024) 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the federal Gun Free Schools Act of 1994 – ... read more

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  8. The Law in Education – YCT v Smatresk at UNT – Classnotes Podcast 2432024/07/01

    Classnotes Podcast (July 1, 2024) A recent court ruling stopped a case filed by the Young Conservatives of Texas that ... read more

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  9. Supportive College Climates for Undocumented Students – Classnotes Podcast #2422024/05/01

    Classnotes Podcast (April 29, 2024) Anti-immigrant rhetoric has real consequences on students’ lives. Since IDRA’s earliest days, we have been ... read more

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  10. Ambassador Educators on Promoting STEM Equity – Classnotes Podcast #2412024/04/04

    Classnotes Podcast (April 3, 2024). Many initiatives across the country are looking for ways to turn the tide to support ... read more

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  11. Student Leaders Surprise Teachers – Podcast Episode 2402024/01/19

    Classnotes Podcast (January 19, 2024). Many programs in public schools take a while to bear fruit. This is not surprising ... read more

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  12. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Podcast Episode 2392023/12/14

    Classnotes Podcast (December 14, 2023). In 2023, IDRA celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of events throughout the year, ... read more

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  13. A Bright Future in Education Advocacy – Podcast Episode 2382023/11/09

    Classnotes Podcast (November 9, 2023). At IDRA we often say “everyone is a policy advocate.” This means that everyone has ... read more

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  14. Perspectives on Broadband Infrastructure for Students – Podcast Episode 2372023/10/02

    Classnotes Podcast (October 2, 2023). Access to technology and the Internet are not luxuries. They are critical to life today, ... read more

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  15. Advocates of Color and Community Power – Podcast Episode 2362023/08/31

    Classnotes Podcast (August 30, 2023). Decisions about education made by state-level lawmakers impact millions of students. But few people have ... read more

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  16. Learning from Latino and Multilingual Youth – Podcast Episode 2352023/07/31

    Classnotes Podcast (July 30, 2023). Jonathan Peraza Campos, M.S., speaks with Dr. Jyoti Kaneria and doctoral candidate Emily Lemon about ... read more

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  17. The Good, Bad and Ugly of Legislative Advocacy – Podcast Episode 2342023/07/16

    Classnotes Podcast (July 16 2023). As IDRA’s groundbreaking Education Policy Fellows Program closed its second cycle, we sat down with ... read more

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  18. The Law in Education – Rodríguez vs. San Antonio ISD – Podcast Episode 2332023/03/21

    Classnotes Podcast (March 20, 2023). In the 1960s, students across Texas walked out of their schools to demand a strong ... read more

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  19. Educational Impact of Digital Redlining – Podcast Episode 2322023/02/06

    Classnotes Podcast (February 6, 2023). Public school investment has largely mirrored investment in parts of communities or certain neighborhoods. The ... read more

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  20. The Law in Education – U.S. Supreme Court Update – Podcast Episode 2312022/12/08

    Classnotes Podcast (December 8, 2022). The 2021-22 session of the U.S. Supreme Court left on imprint on education through a ... read more

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  21. AIM Framework for Teaching Intercultural Skills – Podcast Episode 2302022/11/07

    Classnotes Podcast (November 7, 2022). America is Me (AIM) is a framework that provides educators with curricular resources to promote ... read more

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  22. The Law in Education – Students Press for Affirmative Action – Podcast Episode 2292022/10/26

    Classnotes Podcast (October 26, 2022). On October 31, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases that have the ... read more

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  23. Even Digital Natives Need to Learn Digital Literacy – Podcast Episode 2282022/09/26

    Classnotes Podcast (September 26, 2022). Digital literacy is a critical skill for engaging in our world today. It is much ... read more

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  24. Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 2272022/08/29

    Classnotes Podcast (August 29, 2022) IDRA’s shared family leadership process involves families joining in collaborative leadership, establishing connections with school, ... read more

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  25. Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 2262022/08/17

    Classnotes Podcast (August 17, 2022) Effective evaluation is critical to understanding more than just whether or not an initiative worked. ... read more

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  26. Uniting Community Voices in Georgia Policymaking – Podcast Episode 2252022/07/20

    Classnotes Podcast (July 20, 2022). This year was the first time IDRA has had a team in Georgia to lead ... read more

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  27. The Law in Education – Plyler v Doe – Podcast Episode 2242022/06/27

    Classnotes Podcast (June 27, 2022). In one of those last-minute backdoor tricks, an amendment was slipped through the Texas Legislature ... read more

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  28. The Law in Education – Brown v Board of Ed – Podcast Episode 2232022/05/16

    Classnotes Podcast (May 16, 2022). The role of public education in the United States evolved since the founding mothers and ... read more

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  29. Tools for Schools Dealing with Bullying – Podcast Episode 2222022/04/19

    Classnotes Podcast (April 19, 2022). Bullying and harassment undermines students’ abilities to learn and hinders the establishment of safe spaces ... read more

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  30. Nurturing Courageous Critical Conversations in the Classroom – Podcast Episode 2212022/03/23

    Classnotes Podcast (March 23, 2022). Teachers understand the need for students to have substantive conversations to develop their vocabulary and ... read more

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  31. Benefits of Reflection for School Leaders – Podcast Episode 2202022/02/28

    Classnotes Podcast (February 28, 2022). Critical reflection is important for professional growth among school leaders. It creates space for leaders ... read more

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  32. STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 2192022/02/07

    Classnotes Podcast (February 7, 2022). In this second of two podcast episodes, Dr. Stephanie Garcia talks with two young women ... read more

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  33. STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 2182022/01/24

    Classnotes Podcast (January 24, 2022). In this first of two podcast episodes, Dr. Stephanie Garcia talks with two young women ... read more

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  34. The Future of Education Advocacy and Being Pushy – Podcast Episode 2172021/12/30

    Classnotes Podcast (December 30, 2021). It started with a dream – a dream to not be the only one in ... read more

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  35. Education Policy Fellows Get Things Done in the Suppression Session – Podcast Episode 2162021/12/13

    Classnotes Podcast (December 13, 2021). The policymaking process is more complicated that Schoolhouse Rock would have you believe. IDRA’s policy ... read more

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  36. An Inside Look at Advocating with Communities of Color – Podcast Episode 2152021/11/29

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

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  37. Education Advocacy Hinges on Community Collaboration – Podcast Episode 2142021/11/19

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

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  38. Students Want Schools to Teach Inclusive Truth – Podcast Episode 2132021/10/29

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

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  39. Digital Inclusion is Vital for Students and Families – Podcast Episode 2122021/09/27

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

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  40. Teaching that is Culturally-Relevant -Responsive and -Sustaining – Podcast Episode 2112021/05/18

    Classnotes Podcast (May 18, 2021). In exploring the role of teachers in bringing about academic success for students of color, ... read more

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  41. A Culture of Student Engagement Through Schoolwide Restorative Practices – Podcast Episode 2102021/04/26

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

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  42. Connecting with Students in the Virtual Biology Classroom – Podcast Episode 2092021/04/06

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

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  43. Teaching High Level Math through Distance Learning – Podcast Episode 2082021/02/08

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

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  44. How a Rural School District Makes its All-Students Attitude Real – Podcast Episode 2072020/11/16

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

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  45. Bridging Academic and Home Knowledge with Home Works Lessons – Podcast Episode 2062020/10/28

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

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  46. School Supports for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren – Podcast Episode 2052020/09/15

    Classnotes Podcast (September 15, 2020). Across the country, 2.7 million grandparents have assumed full- or part-time responsibility for their grandchildren. ... read more

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  47. Challenging Colonialism in the Classroom – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 2042020/07/31

    Classnotes Podcast (July 31, 2020). Colonialism influences why our schools teach certain topics and not others, why students of color ... read more

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  48. Challenging Colonialism in the Classroom – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 2032020/07/15

    Classnotes Podcast (July 15, 2020). Educators across the country are working to make classrooms and instruction culturally responsive and relevant ... read more

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  49. How Equity Audits Reveal Harmful Education Policies – Podcast Episode 2022020/06/23

    Classnotes Podcast (June 23, 2020). Equity audits are powerful tools to help school districts identify root causes of inequities that ... read more

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  50. STEM Students Describe Life in a COVID-19 World – Podcast Episode 2012020/05/28

    Classnotes Podcast (May 27, 2020). Those most impacted by the sudden shift to distance learning clearly are the students themselves. ... read more

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  51. School District Takeovers History and Today – Podcast Episode 2002020/03/06

    Classnotes Podcast (March 6, 2020). For several decades, some states have used the threat of taking over a school district ... read more

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  52. Meet the Chief Science Officer Students Who Brought the Program to Texas – Podcast Episode 1992019/11/26

    Classnotes Podcast (November 26, 2019). While the Chief Science Officers program is designed to support new student leadership for STEM, ... read more

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  53. Principal Leadership for English Learner Success – Podcast Episode 1982019/11/14

    Classnotes Podcast (November 14, 2019) English learners success in many ways depends on strong school leaders, many of whom are adjusting ... read more

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  54. Most Recent Fights for Fair Funding of Texas Schools – Podcast Episode 1972019/10/23

    Classnotes Podcast (October 23, 2019). After a little over a decade of relatively fair funding in Texas, policymakers adopted changes ... read more

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  55. Quick History School Finance in Texas – Podcast Episode 1962019/10/11

    Classnotes Podcast (October 11, 2019). For schools to successfully educate their students, fair funding is essential. Five decades ago, a ... read more

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  56. Impact of Mass Shootings on Schools – Podcast Episode 1952019/09/01

    Classnotes Podcast (August 30, 2019). Following the tragic mass shooting at the Walmart in El Paso, the trauma does not ... read more

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  57. Three Strategies for Engaging Girls in Math – Podcast Episode 1942019/08/06

    Classnotes Podcast (August 6, 2019). Over the last two decades, we’ve seen great improvements in engaging girls in math. They ... read more

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  58. Student Voice – Chief Science Officer International Program – Podcast Episode 1932019/07/22

    Classnotes Podcast (July 22, 2019). The Chief Science Officers program was initiated in 2015 by Arizona-based SciTech Institute to elevate ... read more

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  59. Code-switching as a School Strategy – Podcast Episode 1922019/07/01

    Classnotes Podcast (July 1, 2019). In linguistics and language classes, the term “code-switching” describes how speakers mix two or more ... read more

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  60. Student Activists in High School – Podcast Episode 1912019/05/21

    Classnotes Podcast (May 21, 2019). Students at high school in San Antonio are taking a proactive role to promote student ... read more

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  61. Superintendent Program for Equity and Social Justice through Education – Podcast Episode 1902019/02/12

    Classnotes Podcast (February 12, 2019). Most schools express within their vision that “all children will learn.” Yet, the pathway to ... read more

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  62. 3 Ways to Make Schools Safe for LGBTQ Students – Podcast Episode 1892019/01/15

    Classnotes Podcast (January 15, 2019). Most parents and caregivers would agree that all students should be provided with the same ... read more

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  63. District Innovation Reverses Truancy – Podcast Episode 1882018/12/20

    Classnotes Podcast (December 20, 2018) Schools across the country are learning from experience what research is showing that zero tolerance discipline ... read more

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  64. Achieving Integrated Schooling – Podcast Episode 1872018/11/27

    Classnotes Podcast (November 27, 2018) Communities and schools across the country are becoming more segregated across racial, ethnic and class lines. But ... read more

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  65. Dress Codes and Religion Equity – Podcast Episode 1862018/10/25

    Classnotes Podcast (October 25, 2018) There may forever be a tension between what teenagers want to wear to school and ... read more

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  66. Stronger Parent Involvement through Family Leadership in Education Projects – Podcast Episode 1852018/09/19

    Classnotes Podcast (September 19, 2018) IDRA’s Education CAFE model takes parent involvement to a whole new level. Rather than limiting ... read more

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  67. Teacher Responsibilities in Supporting LGBTQ Students – Podcast Episode 1842018/08/16

    Classnotes Podcast (August 16, 2018). Schools must be safe places for all children. LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer ... read more

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  68. Teacher Adapts Curricula to Circumvent Institutional Discrimination – Podcast Episode 1832018/06/04

    Classnotes Podcast (June 4, 2018) Conversations about institutional discrimination usually take place at the macro, big-picture level. And those are important ... read more

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  69. Holding Back In-grade Retention – Podcast Episode 1822018/05/11

    Classnotes Podcast (May 11, 2018) Schools have long used the practice of holding students back to repeat a grade for such ... read more

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  70. Supporting Refugee Students – Podcast Episode 1812018/04/12

    Classnotes Podcast (April 11, 2018) Refugee children are a specific group of immigrant children, many of whom have experienced some ... read more

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  71. Growth Mindsets to Increase Achievement – Podcast Episode 1802018/03/07

    Classnotes Podcast (March 7, 2018) School leaders around the country are seeing the dramatic impact that the concept of a ... read more

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  72. Strategies for Restorative Student Discipline – Podcast Episode 1792018/02/13

    Classnotes Podcast (February 13, 2018) Recognizing the negative effects of exclusionary discipline, schools are testing ways of reforming discipline to ... read more

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  73. Ready Texas Study of New Graduation Requirements – Podcast Episode 1782018/01/23

    Classnotes Podcast (January 23, 2018) In 2013, Texas lowered graduation requirements for math, science and social studies and created a new ... read more

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  74. Capacity Building Among School Leadership – Podcast Episode 1772017/12/11

    Classnotes Podcast (December 11, 2017) School improvement begins with the school’s leadership. Effective, informed, committed principals who mentor and support ... read more

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  75. 5 Strategies for College Readiness in Diverse Schools – Podcast Episode 1752017/09/29

    Classnotes Podcast (September 29, 2017) Some students face hurdles that end up steering them away from college. Some face barriers that ... read more

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  76. Authentic Family Engagement through Education CAFEs – Podcast Episode 1742017/09/08

    Classnotes Podcast (September 8, 2017) IDRA has launched the next generation of its model for family and community engagement. Originally ... read more

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  77. Skills Needed for Teaching in Diverse Classrooms – Podcast Episode 1732017/08/03

    Classnotes Podcast (August 3, 2017) With the quickly-changing dynamics across our communities, teachers often are facing the challenge of incorporating ... read more

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  78. Using Socioeconomic Status for School Integration – Podcast Episode 1722017/05/30

    Classnotes Podcast (May 30, 2017) There is no doubt that diverse classrooms have significant benefits for students both socially and academically, ... read more

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  79. Taking Project Based Learning Schoolwide – Podcast Episode 1712017/04/13

    Classnotes Podcast (April 13, 2017) Project based learning is not new. But more and more schools are seeing its benefits in ... read more

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  80. How Inclusive Education Shapes Teaching in Diverse Classrooms – Podcast Episode 1702017/02/21

    Classnotes Podcast (February 21, 2017) Most teacher preparation programs fall short in equipping teachers to use culturally responsive practices with ... read more

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  81. A Principal on Leadership for a Turnaround School – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 1692017/01/23

    Classnotes Podcast (January 23, 2017) The school principal has a critical role in leading staff to educate every student on ... read more

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  82. A Principal on Leadership for a Turnaround School – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 1682016/12/02

    Classnotes Podcast (December 2, 2016) The school principal lays the critical foundation for an effective school. Not surprisingly, research shows ... read more

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  83. Intergenerational Family Leadership for Schools – Podcast Episode 1672016/10/24

    Classnotes Podcast (October 24, 2016) Across the country, educators look for ways to connect their lessons to the “real world,” seeking ... read more

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  84. School Boards that Lead for Equity – Podcast Episode 1662016/09/19

    Classnotes Podcast (September 19, 2016) In order for educational equity to take hold in a school, it is critical that ... read more

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  85. Equity-Centered Capacity Building for Stronger Schools – Podcast Episode 1652016/07/18

    Classnotes Podcast (July 18, 2016) Seeing the fragmentation of school reform efforts across the country, a group of experts came ... read more

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  86. How Principals Can Support their Teachers – Podcast Episode 1642016/06/06

    Classnotes Podcast (June 6, 2016) We have high expectations for our teachers. IDRA’s Quality Schools Action Framework points to teaching ... read more

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  87. English Learners and the New ESSA Law – Podcast Episode 1632016/05/10

    Classnotes Podcast (May 10, 2016) Just a few months ago, the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) became law, succeeding the ... read more

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  88. TEDx Speaker on Maker Education – Podcast Episode 1622016/04/19

    Classnotes Podcast (April 19, 2016) Mark Barnett, IDRA’s new chief IT strategist, was a presenter a TEDx talk at TEDx San Antonio ... read more

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  89. Texas Higher Ed Commissioner on College Access – Podcast Episode 1612016/03/29

    Classnotes Podcast (March 29, 2016) IDRA recently brought together researchers, K-12 educators, policymakers, family and community leaders, higher education faculty, and students ... read more

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  90. 3 ELL Scaffolding Strategies – Podcast Episode 1602016/02/16

    Classnotes Podcast (February 16, 2016) Each content area in middle school and high school has its own vocabulary and language. ... read more

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  91. How the Fisher Case Relates to Equity in Public Schooling – Podcast Episode 1592015/12/17

    Classnotes Podcast (December 17, 2015) The U.S. Supreme Court has twice heard arguments in the Fisher v. University of Texas ... read more

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  92. Civil Rights in Student Discipline – Podcast Episode 1582015/11/30

    Classnotes Podcast (November 30, 2015) Stories of school discipline going too far circulate social media and the news cycle pretty ... read more

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  93. Building Numeracy Skills in Early Childhood – Podcast Episode 1572015/11/09

    Classnotes Podcast (November 9, 2015) Numeracy is the ABCs of math. It is a critical foundation for using math in ... read more

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  94. Community Expects College Prep for All – Podcast Episode 1562015/09/14

    Classnotes Podcast (September 14, 2015) Community groups, parents and students came together recently with 16 school superintendents from across the Rio ... read more

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  95. Key Issues in the Texas School Funding Trial – Podcast Episode 1552015/08/31

    Classnotes Podcast (August 31, 2015) Texas in the midst of the largest school finance lawsuit in the state’s history. Over ... read more

    The post Key Issues in the Texas School Funding Trial – Podcast Episode 155 appeared first on IDRA .

  96. Education Civil Rights Challenges – Podcast Episode 1542015/08/18

    Classnotes Podcast (August 18, 2015) The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Brown vs. Board of Education declaring segregated schools unconstitutional ... read more

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  97. STEAM Education for Every Child Part 2 – Podcast Episode 1532015/07/16

    Classnotes Podcast (July 16, 2015) Bringing more females, minorities and low-income students into STEM fields requires building an environment of ... read more

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  98. STEAM Education for Every Child Part 1 – Podcast Episode 1522015/06/30

    Classnotes Podcast (June 30, 2015) Despite efforts across the nation over the last decade to increase STEM education for girls ... read more

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  99. A School District Vision for Biliteracy – Podcast Episode 1512015/04/21

    Classnotes Podcast (April 21, 2015) While many bilingual education programs across the country are designed to build students’ fluency in English, ... read more

    The post A School District Vision for Biliteracy – Podcast Episode 151 appeared first on IDRA .

  100. Civil Rights Update for English Learners – Podcast Episode 1502015/03/31

    Classnotes Podcast (March 31, 2015) The U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice recently published new guidance regarding education ... read more

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  101. A School District Vision for ELL Education – Podcast Episode 1492015/03/06

    Classnotes Podcast (March 6, 2015) In an environment where the pressure on educators is to push English and show results on ... read more

    The post A School District Vision for ELL Education – Podcast Episode 149 appeared first on IDRA .

  102. PTA Comunitarios Focus on Strengthening their Schools – Podcast Episode 1482015/02/10

    Classnotes Podcast (February 10, 2015) A revolutionary model of parent engagement is demonstrating how families and communities can collaborate with their ... read more

    The post PTA Comunitarios Focus on Strengthening their Schools – Podcast Episode 148 appeared first on IDRA .

  103. Education Civil Rights for Today and Beyond – Podcast Episode 1472014/10/30

    Classnotes Podcast (October 30, 2014) Federal law and court rulings have taken steps to protect the civil rights of students in ... read more

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  104. Building Parent Voice for Action – Podcast Episode 1462014/10/14

    Classnotes Podcast (October 14, 2014) Families need to know how schools are doing, and they can use available data to ... read more

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  105. Tutor’s Success Surprises Elementary Teacher – Podcast Episode 1452014/09/29

    Classnotes Podcast (September 29, 2014) Karen Leahy knew that having a Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program tutor work with students in ... read more

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  106. PTA Comunitarios are Born in their Communities – Podcast Episode 1442014/08/25

    Classnotes Podcast (August 25, 2014) The national PTA president, Otha Thornton, recently visited several PTA Comunitarios in the Texas Rio Grande ... read more

    The post PTA Comunitarios are Born in their Communities – Podcast Episode 144 appeared first on IDRA .

  107. A Valuing Professional Development Model – Podcast Episode 1432014/07/28

    Classnotes Podcast (July 28, 2014) Teaching is a learning process. Teachers are constantly learning about their students and how they ... read more

    The post A Valuing Professional Development Model – Podcast Episode 143 appeared first on IDRA .

  108. An Elementary Teacher on Having Tutors in Her Classroom – Podcast Episode 1422014/06/30

    Classnotes Podcast (June 30, 2014) Skepticism is often the first reaction elementary teachers to the idea of having students from the ... read more

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  109. College Readiness Competencies – Podcast Episode 1412014/06/03

    Classnotes Podcast (June 3, 2014) Building college readiness involves more than focusing on cognitive learning. The affective domain also must be ... read more

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  110. Building Critical Thinking through Visual Literacy – Podcast Episode 1402014/05/19

    Classnotes Podcast (May 19, 2014) In most classrooms, the days of memorization-focused teaching are gone. Though, we are still in the ... read more

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  111. Geometry in Early Childhood – Podcast Episode 1392014/05/07
  112. The Role of Bilingual Ed and ESL in Our Schools – Podcast Episode 1382014/04/28
  113. The Art of Writing – Tips for Teachers Part 2 – Podcast Episode 1372014/03/31
  114. The Art of Writing – Tips for Teachers Part 1 – Podcast Episode 1362014/03/17
  115. They start calling my name (on being a Valued Youth program tutor) – Podcast Episode 1352014/02/27
  116. Readers Theatre in Early Childhood Ed – Podcast Episode 1342014/02/06
  117. Why Algebra II? – Podcast Episode 1332014/01/30
  118. Six Generations of Civil Rights in Education – Podcast Episode 1322013/12/02
  119. How to Start a PTA Comunitario – Podcast Episode 1312013/11/11
  120. Substantive Conversation in the Classroom – Podcast Episode 1302013/10/17
  121. Leading with iPads for Diverse Students – Podcast Episode 1292013/10/01
  122. A Principal on Supporting Teachers for Student College Readiness – Podcast Episode 1282013/09/06
  123. A Principal on the Core Elements of School Transformation – Podcast Episode 1272013/08/21
  124. A Principal on Setting Expectations for College – Podcast Episode 1262013/08/12
  125. The Power of Student Voices in Dropout Prevention – Podcast Episode 1252013/06/26
  126. Tracking vs. High Quality Education for All Students – Podcast Episode 1242013/06/13
  127. Sylvia Mendez on Civil Rights in the 1940s and Today – Podcast Episode 1232013/05/20
  128. Teaching with iPads for Diverse Students (Science for English Learners #6) – Podcast Episode 1222013/04/15
  129. Building Levels of Leadership to Support ELL Success – Podcast Episode 1212013/03/28
  130. Learning While Teaching (A Conversation with New Teachers) – Podcast Episode 1202013/03/07
  131. Affective Lessons are Effective Lessons (Science for English Learners) – Podcast Episode 1192013/02/25
  132. Promotora Model for Family Leadership in Education – Podcast Episode 1182013/02/15
  133. A Civil Rights Look at the Common Core – Podcast Episode 1172012/12/11
  134. What Parents Need to Know about Bilingual Education – Podcast Episode 1152012/11/26
  135. Rosie Castro on Parent Engagement – Podcast Episode 1152012/11/05
  136. Learning with iPads for Diverse Students – Podcast Episode 1142012/10/01
  137. Sixth Generation of Civil Rights and Educational Equity – Podcast Episode 1132012/09/21
  138. Visual Literacy in Math and Science – Podcast Episode 1122012/08/29
  139. Creating a STEM Focused School Part 4 – Podcast Episode 1112012/08/20
  140. Transforming Schools through Parent Engagement – Podcast Episode 1102012/07/16
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