National Principal’s Month Spotlight: IDEA Texas Principals and Their Transformative Education
At IDEA Public Schools, our mission is to prepare our scholars for college and for life through a high-quality education. On campus, the ones spearheading that growth and change in our scholars are our dedicated principals. October is National Principals Month, and we’d like to recognize some of our leaders from various regions in Texas. […]
28 IDEA Schools Named to AP School Honor Roll
IDEA Public Schools is pleased to announce that 28 IDEA schools were named to the AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools earn this distinction annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture […]
Estudiantes de IDEA San Benito asisten a evento de cultivo hidropónico
Teaching Scholar Safety Through National School Bus Safety Week
From October 21-25, IDEA Public Schools will be celebrating National School Bus Safety Week. Our Transportation team will be joining the U.S Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety initiative to educate our scholars, staff, and families about the importance of school bus safety. This year’s theme, according to the National Association […]
Celebrating Afterschool Programs in the Rio Grande Valley
IDEA scholars, parents, and community leaders from the IDEA Rio Grande Valley region are rallying for afterschool programs this month as part of Lights On Afterschool. This national event celebrates the achievements of afterschool programs and draws attention to the need to serve the millions of children who are unsupervised each weekday afternoon. Lights On […]
Farm-to-School Success at IDEA Child Nutrition Program Farms
Over the past decade, the farm-to-school movement has exploded across the United States, reaching millions of students in all 50 states, Washington, D.C. and U.S. Territories. From school gardens and farm field trips to local food on cafeteria trays, farm-to-school practices helps students learn where their food comes from and encourages them to make healthier […]
Thank You, Facilities Team and Family Members
Earlier this month, IDEA Public Schools celebrated Facilities Appreciation Day. Our campuses and HQ offices proudly recognized nearly 600 Team and Family members who are part of this outstanding department. The Facilities team consists of custodians, facilities managers, regional managers, and our national team. They work hard and sweat the small stuff to ensure our […]
First Stop: IDEA Travis. Next Stop: The World
Take Action Against Bullying This October
One in every five students reports being bullied at some point during the academic school year. It can take place at any school campus, anytime, and anywhere. October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to increase awareness and education around bullying. This month-long event serves to help prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, […]
Staff Spotlight: Mark Frank’s Impact in Physical Education
October 6 is National Coaches Day and today, IDEA Public Schools proudly recognizes all our coaches and individuals who work within our athletic departments. Their work, on and off the field, creates an impact that will last a lifetime for our scholars. Let’s hear from one of our fantastic coaches from our San Antonio region, […]
