100% Every Day: IDEA Mission Rise Scholars’ Journey to Gold at the Special Olympics

Five years ago, IDEA Mission College Preparatory scholars began a journey that would ultimately teach them about sportsmanship, teamwork, and community. IDEA’s RISE program stands for Reaching Independence through Support and Instruction. Anna Gaona, Special Education RISE teacher at IDEA Mission says the goal of the program is to help students reach their highest potential. As such, the campus was […]
Apply Today: IDEA Oscar Dunn New Orleans Student Application is Live!

The application window to apply to IDEA Oscar Dunn in New Orleans for the 2020-2021 school year is now open! IDEA is a family of tuition-free public charter schools committed to seeing each child to and through college. We achieve our record of 100% college acceptance through a focus on personalized learning, core subjects, critical thinking […]
Learning Never Stops: IDEA’s Accelerated Reader and iLearning Hotspot Available Over Thanksgiving

With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, it’s time to relax, spend time with family and friends, and…continue learning! Did you know that IDEA’s Accelerated Reader & iLearning Hotspot software will be available during Thanksgiving Break, November 25 through November 29? Our research shows that 95% of students who read enough words will pass […]
Charter school system to break ground on first Houston locations this month

Local Blue Ribbon Schools being recognized in Washington

Ashton Kutcher bought shoes for a Texas cross-country team after a text from a team mom

Ashton Kutcher answered a mom’s text for help: He bought running shoes for her son’s team

2 IDEA Public Schools campuses to break ground Nov. 12

Statement from IDEA Public Schools on Supreme Court DACA Case

Newsroom Media Coverage Press Releases Press Kit 2019 PRESS RELEASE As the Supreme Court hears arguments today about the legality of ending the program, our IDEA Public Schools Team and Family stands in solidarity with recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), including our DACA and Dreamer students, alumni, teachers, and staff. […]
Meet Ken Campbell, IDEA Executive Director and Army Veteran

As a young soldier serving in the U.S. army, Ken Campbell learned the value of discipline, commitment and putting your team above all else. These were lessons that would ultimately shape his life and stay with him throughout his military career and tenure at IDEA Public Schools. Born and raised in Mississippi, Campbell was raised […]