IDRA Classnotes

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The IDRA Classnotes podcast is a tool for public school teachers and administrators. It gives insights into key issues in education in the United States, particularly in relation to serving minority students and English languages learners.

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IDRA Digital Ambassador Students Lead Community Technology Training – Classnotes Podcast 245

Oct 04 2024 8 mins

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

The Law in Education – Gun Free Schools Act – Classnotes Podcast 244

Sep 16 2024 47 mins

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

The Law in Education – YCT v Smatresk at UNT – Classnotes Podcast 243

Jul 01 2024 41 mins

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

Supportive College Climates for Undocumented Students – Classnotes Podcast #242

Apr 30 2024 52 mins

Classnotes Podcast (April 29, 2024) Anti-immigrant rhetoric has real consequences on students’ lives. Since IDRA’s earliest days, we have been at the forefront of protecting the rights of immigrant students to attend public school. Their access to college was under threat recently in a case brought forth by the Young Conservatives of Texas that was a thinly veiled anti-immigran

Ambassador Educators on Promoting STEM Equity – Classnotes Podcast #241

Apr 04 2024 16 mins

IDRA’s Lizdelia Piñón and Michelle Martínez Vega have a conversation with two educators about their experiences as STEM Equity Ambassadors and what they have learned about promoting equity through culturally relevant STEM pedagogy.

Student Leaders Surprise Teachers – Podcast Episode 240

Jan 19 2024 12 mins

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

Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Podcast Episode 239

Dec 14 2023 12 mins

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

A Bright Future in Education Advocacy – Podcast Episode 238

Nov 09 2023 32 mins

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

Perspectives on Broadband Infrastructure for Students – Podcast Episode 237

Oct 02 2023 35 mins

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

Advocates of Color and Community Power – Podcast Episode 236

Aug 30 2023 31 mins

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