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What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a great school? Rigorous? Dedicated? Both are great answers. There are two more
Today, 19 of IDEA’s high schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! This is the
September is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for our communities to have deeper conversations about mental health and to learn about the warning signs and
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a great school? Rigorous? Dedicated? Both are great answers. There are two more
Today, 19 of IDEA’s high schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! This is the
September is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for our communities to have deeper conversations about mental health and to learn about the warning signs and
It’s that time of year again, the application window to apply to IDEA Public Schools for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! The Application
Ana Ontiveros: Region One Nominee for Teacher of the Year Known on campus as “Ms. Onti,” Ana Ontiveros grew up in the small Nicaraguan town
Class is in session at IDEA Public Schools across four states and 11 regions! This August, we welcomed over 80,000 students into our campuses and
As summer nears its end, our scholars will soon set foot on an IDEA campus for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year! Returning
June 30 marks World Social Media Day and we’re celebrating by counting down some our most engaging posts from the 2022-23 school year shared on
The 2022-2023 school year at IDEA has been a year of hard work and achievement, Team & Family! We celebrated college acceptances for 100% of
IDEA Public Schools recognizes Pride Month and supports all individuals.
Summer is here, but the IDEA Team & Family knows that learning is a never-ending journey. We encourage all IDEA students to keep their brains
IDEA seniors in the Rio Grande Valley revealed their college decisions in front of friends, family, and scholars over two days at the McAllen Convention
IDEA Team & Family, This week marks the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, a community I worked in for many years and
“I have spent my whole life around schools since I was a little girl. Growing up within a family of educators, I have been inspired
During this special week, we salute our teachers and co-teachers for their hard work and dedication as they transform the lives of our students every
IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month (Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month) throughout the
College Signing Day is the event that families, staff, and graduating seniors look forward to most each year at IDEA Public Schools. It is a
IDEA Public Schools’ College Signing Day season kicked off this week with our celebration for the Class of 2023 in Austin, Texas at Palmer Events
How Typing Practice Can Help Your Child Succeed on End-of-Year Assessments As the end of the school year approaches, many students are preparing for online
This year, National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated from April 3 – 7! During this week, we join the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association
IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce that Nanette Cocero, PH.D., MBA and former Global President for Pfizer Vaccines, has been appointed to the Board
Chasing a Dream It’s the most respected nationwide distinction for teachers and certainly not easily achieved: National Board Certification. Karen Prewitt, Pre-AP (Advanced Placement) Algebra
IDEA Public Schools is celebrating National School Social Work Week March 5-11, 2023. Social Workers at IDEA, play a critical role in creating a safe,
We hope your child has had an amazing year at IDEA Public Schools! With only a few months left in the 2022-32 school year, it’s
Shelby Henderson, a ninth grade scholar at IDEA Burke, created an artwork titled “No Matter Race Everyone is Equal” that was selected from record number
Our student lottery is complete! We are so excited to welcome our new families to IDEA Public Schools, beginning in August 2023! Now that lottery
At IDEA, we believe family engagement involves open, two-way communication between the school and the family. Together, we are united in a common mission to
It’s that time of year again! Families are tasked with making the very important decision of where they would like to send their children to
For Black History Month, IDEA Public Schools is recognizing the robust history of the “Divine Nine” fraternities and sororities and their presence within the IDEA
IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of our annual Spring Family Survey! At IDEA, we highly value student and family voice. We
This February, IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in honoring Black History Month. The celebratory month, also known as National African American
Can you believe it? Our lottery is coming up next month! Before the lottery process begins, you need to make sure your application is submitted. To
We look forward to having our students return to IDEA Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year! To guarantee your student’s spot, you will need
We hope your child has had an amazing year so far at IDEA Public Schools! With only a few months left in the 2022-23 school
Happy Holidays, Team & Family! IDEA Public Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 19 – Monday January 2. Students will return
2022 Recap Blog The holiday season is here and we hope it brings you and your family joy and hope. Through the highs and lows
We are excited to kick off this Winter Break with well wishes for all the IDEA Team & Family! Our hope is that all our students,
18 students from IDEA’s Class of 2023 have been selected as finalists for the QuestBridge National College Match Program. Our students are among 5,613 high
One of the newest IDEA campuses in the Rio Grande Valley is providing opportunities for college-bound students with interests in agriculture through their Career and
Friday, November 18 is Substitute Educators Day, a day to encourage increased respect for substitute education employees. Each year during American Education Week, substitute
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Break and remember all the many things we have to be grateful for, we are most thankful for our
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. In honor of this important month, we’re spotlighting Karla Tobias, an integral member of the IDEA Team &
One of our Veterans Day heroes is John Marquez, IDEA Brackenridge Facilities Team Member and veteran. Mr. Marquez joined IDEA in 2019 and was inspired
IDEA McAllen’s Fine Arts department sits in a quad of portables on campus. Walking through the campus, past the Academy building, outdoor pavilion, and College
IDEA Public Schools would like to make families aware of the McKinney-Vento Act to support our family’s social-emotional learning and ensure everyone has the resources
November 8, 2022 is General Election Day in the United States and an opportunity to raise our voices at the polls. We took a moment
This month, IDEA Public Schools is proud to celebrate the rich ancestry, culture, and contributions of American Indian and Indigenous Communities during Native American Heritage
October has been an eventful month of celebrations for our scholars and staff and as the month comes to an end, we caught up with
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to increase awareness and education around bullying. In 2006, National Bullying Prevention Month was founded to help
IDEA is thrilled to celebrate National Principals Month and spotlight principals in our network that lead their campuses with integrity, deliver results, and prioritize the
IDEA students, parents, and community leaders from the Rio Grande Valley will join on Thursday, October 20, 2022, to celebrate Lights On Afterschool, a national
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week serves as an important opportunity to highlight and address the
Shirley Castillo, Instructor at IDEA Donna College Prep, is a proud Uruguayan who is passionate about connecting and celebrating many cultural traditions with her children,
After-school programs at IDEA Edinburg College Prep are a source of joy for scholars and staff across the campus. Their rich programming of music, art,
October 12 is National Farmers Day, a day to celebrate and pay tribute to farmers and the important role they play in our scholars’ lives.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting IDEA Pharr’s Mariachi Leon and how they have brought the IDEA community together with their performances. The IDEA Pharr
Team & Family, with the long weekend ahead, be sure to practice good health and safety habits if you are traveling or gathering with friends
Our IDEA facilities team consists of our amazing custodians, facilities managers, regional managers of facilities and construction, and HQ staff who go above and beyond
Move This World provides social emotional learning (SEL) training with the use of interactive videos, movement, and creative expression to help students, educators, and families
For Hispanic Heritage Month, IDEA is highlighting its Latinx staff members who continue to proudly uphold the cultures and traditions that make them who they
IDEA Rio Grande Valley alumna, Valeria Carrillo, visited Rice University for the first time on a College Field Lesson in the 8th grade. Attracted by
To support our family’s social-emotional learning and school climate, 3rd -12th-grade students and parents will participate in a school survey this Fall. The Fall Family
This October, students across the district continue learning about historical and current Hispanic and Latinx figures during Hispanic Heritage Month. As we reflect on the
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day Did you know that Tuesday, September 20th, is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day aims to
IDEA San Antonio Team & Family, It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Lowry Mays, a San Antonio philanthropist, businessman,
At IDEA Public Schools, mental health is just as important as physical health. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an opportunity for all to have
IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15! This annual celebration honors the
IDEA Public Schools has received official Advanced Placement (AP) test results, and we are excited to share that 30% of seniors in our AP for
The application window to apply to IDEA Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! IDEA is a family of tuition-free public charter
Labor Day is upon us, and we are all excited about having an extended weekend to relax and refresh! Team & Family, during holidays and
Amplify CKLA is a high-quality literacy curriculum that aligns to our Florida and Ohio state standards. This school year, students will explore a myriad of
We have much to celebrate at IDEA as we usher in a new school year, including recent news from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Today,
Career and Technical Education at IDEA enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
IDEA Public Schools promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for our scholars by increasing access to health, wellness, and nutrition. IDEA’s Physical Education programming exists as
IDEA is excited to announce that 120 schools across our Texas and Tampa Bay regions are among the top schools nationwide to earn a spot
Hello IDEA Families, We are incredibly excited to welcome over 83,000 students to IDEA campuses for the 2022-2023 school year. Over the summer, our campus
July 26 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This important civil
Career and Technical Education at IDEA enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
IDEA Public Schools is celebrating National Summer Learning Week from July 11 – July 15! We know learning never stops, and this celebration is dedicated
The 2022-2023 school year is quickly approaching and parents and guardians of students who are attending new IDEA campuses are encouraged to complete the free
Attention, IDEA families! We know reliable home internet is essential to extend the learning day, help students complete their homework, and boost the home-to-school connection.
Summer is here, but the IDEA Team & Family knows that learning is a never-ending journey. We encourage all IDEA students to keep their brains
The 2021-2022 school year at IDEA has been a great one, Team & Family! We celebrated college acceptances for 100% of the Class of 2022,
Career and Technical Education at IDEA enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
Camille Rangel and Ashlyn De Leon from IDEA Donna were honored this week by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez for their submissions to this year’s 2022 Congressional
We sat down with Ligaya Grace Roa, Distinguished Master RISE Teacher at IDEA Academy La Joya. Ligaya and her husband, Merpu, founded the Philippine-American Chamber
After a two-year hiatus from in-person College Signing Day events, IDEA seniors in the Rio Grande Valley revealed their college decisions in front of friends,
An IDEA staff spotlight on Sue Gayle Devaras-Marticio We sat down with Sue Gayle Devaras-Marticio, an advanced and AP (Advanced Placement) Physics Teacher at IDEA
Board taps Texas Education Agency’s deputy commissioner Dr. Jeff Cottrill to lead network of public charter schools focused on College for All The Board of
Noah Martinez is a 2018 alumni of IDEA Carver College Prep in San Antonio, Texas. After attending eight different public schools in the San Antonio
During this special week, we salute our teachers and co-teachers for their hard work and dedication as they transform the lives of our students every
Sensory rooms are being added to IDEA campuses throughout the organization with funding from TEA’s Innovative Services for Students with Autism Grant Award. The sensory
15 of IDEA’s high schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This is the fourteenth
IDEA Public Schools’ College Signing Day season is underway with our second celebration for the Class of 2022 in Austin, Texas. It is the event
The IDEA Harlingen Hornets are rethinking ways to use recyclable materials for their first Earth Day Recycled Art Contest. The school-wide art contest, presented by
Four IDEA college preparatory schools ranked top ten most challenging in the nation, 13 in the top one percent Have you heard the great news?
College Signing Day is the event that families, staff, and graduating seniors look forward to most each year at IDEA Public Schools. It is a
At IDEA San Juan Academy, Brittany Castro’s fourth-grade reading class celebrated International Children’s Book Day on April 2, 2022, by sharing their favorite books of
We’re rounding out Women’s History Month at IDEA by highlighting the women of IDEA Edinburg College Prep’s Powerlifting team. Juniors Mia Rincones and Amaris Garza
The IDEA San Antonio Facilities Team will use funds earned through the Demand Response program and funds donated by BLCCS to award seniors a total
This March, IDEA is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month as we remind ourselves and our students of the accomplishments of women and recognize the
Trenace and Darae Dorsey have been proud members of the IDEA Southeast College Preparatory community for almost a year. Go Stingers! Trenace Dorsey, a current
Team & Family, it is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Al Lopez, IDEA’s Acting Superintendent and Interim Chief Executive Officer
IDEA is proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week 2022 February 7-11, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within our
Vickie Walls served as a founding teacher at IDEA Bridge College Preparatory in Baton Rouge, Louisiana when the school opened in 2018. A former social
“Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better.” ―
At IDEA Public Schools, we remain committed to ensuring student success on the road to and through college. As we kick off a new year,
Attention, IDEA families! We know reliable internet at home is essential to extend the learning day, help students complete their homework and boost the home-to-school connection. If you are
By Alex Jimenez, Public Schools Supporter – Former TXU Corp Vice President; Past Chairman of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber and the Greater Dallas Hispanic
A new year brings opportunity to start fresh! What better way to get started than with a focus on healthy meals and habits for the
We look forward to having our students return to IDEA Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year! To guarantee your student’s spot, you will need to
We hope your child has had an amazing year so far at IDEA Public Schools! With only a few months left in the 2021-22 school year,
Can you believe it? Our regional lotteries are only a couple months away! If you are interested in becoming a new IDEA Public Schools family,
Happy Holidays, Team & Family! IDEA Public Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 20 –Friday, December 31. Students will return to
Voices of IDEA provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among IDEA’s Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
We are excited to announce that 10 of our Class of 2022 students were selected for full-ride scholarships to top colleges through the highly selective QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship program. This includes two Ivy
For the 15th consecutive year, IDEA is celebrating college matriculation! This year, 61% of the Class of 2021 were accepted into the country’s best colleges or universities, a 13% increase from
National Special Education Day is celebrated every year on December 2! This day commemorates the anniversary of our nation’s first federal special education law, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, signed by President
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, it’s time to relax, spend time with family, and…continue learning! Did you know that IDEA’s AR Zone & iLearning Hotspot software
Voices of IDEA provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among IDEA’s Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
Happy Spooky Season! We want to ensure our Team & Family is safe and healthy not only at school, but also while celebrating this holiday
Twenty-six students from IDEA’s Class of 2022 have been selected as finalists for the QuestBridge National College Match Program. Our students are among 6,312 high school
IDEA is excited to celebrate and recognize National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from October 25-29. During NSLW, IDEA is highlighting the healthy food available daily to students
“I am honored to serve as Principal at IDEA Bridge. No matter my role – from co-teacher to teacher to principal in residence and now to
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week serves as an opportunity to highlight and address the importance of
Meet Annemarie Donnelly, proud Mexican American and director of advocacy at IDEA Public Schools! In her role, Annemarie has the honor of making sure our families, teachers, and staff
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, IDEA Public Schools is offering an online education program for Texas students who are too young for COVID vaccinations, with first priority for students who
Voices of IDEA provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among IDEA’s Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate the connections happening all over the country between children and local food! To celebrate, IDEA
“Acknowledging our history is a celebration of how we’ve persevered, were radical, and demanded our humanity be acknowledged even when it was difficult.” – Aleia McDaniel, National
“I am proud to be Hispanic when I reflect on the Cesar Chavez movement, when I think about Rita Moreno’s talent, Sandra Cisneros’ narrator’s ability
Did you know that Tuesday, September 28, is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day aims to make sure no one who wants to cast a
For Chris Roscoe, facilities manager at IDEA Montopolis, learning is his favorite part of the job. In his role, Chris needs to be familiar with every aspect of
IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce that 11 IDEA high schools in the Rio Grande Valley were awarded the 2021 College Success Award by GreatSchools.org. The College
Voices of IDEA provides an opportunity to highlight and amplify diverse voices among IDEA’s Team & Family. From students, to staff, family and partners, Voices
This month, students across the district are continuing to learn about historical and current Hispanic and Latinx figures, including those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and
IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15! This annual celebration honors the history, cultures, and contributions of U.S. Hispanic and Latinx communities to American
If your family may prefer virtual learning as an additional health and safety precaution, please access the survey. (*Updated 09/20: This survey is now closed. If
At IDEA Public Schools, mental health is just as important as physical health. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and September 5 – 11 is National Suicide Prevention
The application window to apply to IDEA Public Schools for the 2022-2023 school year is now open! IDEA is a family of tuition-free public charter schools
Labor Day is upon us, and we are all excited about having an extended weekend to relax and refresh. Please carefully consider your plans for
Overcoming a Most Challenging Year By Gisel Torres Medrano, 11th grader at IDEA Carver College Preparatory My family owns a small camera installation business that
By Johanna Reyes, IDEA College Preparatory Weslaco 2021 Graduate On March 30, 2021, I sat at my computer. In my email, there was a notification stating there
By Emily Torres, IDEA San Benito 2021 Graduate I’m a founding student at IDEA San Benito, which means I’ve attended my campus since kindergarten, when
Two IDEA students wanted to thank special staff members who served as a shining light this past year. We are so glad everybody can be
IDEA Public Schools is celebrating National Summer Learning Week from July 12 – July 16! We know learning never stops, and this celebration is dedicated to elevating the
IDEA Public Schools is proud to celebrate Pride Month throughout the month of June! This annual celebration commemorates Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ)+ contributions
Spring Break is upon us and our scholars and educators are looking forward to the well-deserved break. With the recent media coverage of the coronavirus, we recognize
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a great school? Rigorous? Dedicated? Both are great answers. There are two more
Today, 19 of IDEA’s high schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! This is the
September is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for our communities to have deeper conversations about mental health and to learn about the warning signs and
It’s that time of year again, the application window to apply to IDEA Public Schools for the 2024-2025 school year is now open! The Application
Ana Ontiveros: Region One Nominee for Teacher of the Year Known on campus as “Ms. Onti,” Ana Ontiveros grew up in the small Nicaraguan town
Class is in session at IDEA Public Schools across four states and 11 regions! This August, we welcomed over 80,000 students into our campuses and
As summer nears its end, our scholars will soon set foot on an IDEA campus for the first day of the 2023-2024 school year! Returning
June 30 marks World Social Media Day and we’re celebrating by counting down some our most engaging posts from the 2022-23 school year shared on
The 2022-2023 school year at IDEA has been a year of hard work and achievement, Team & Family! We celebrated college acceptances for 100% of
IDEA Public Schools recognizes Pride Month and supports all individuals.
Summer is here, but the IDEA Team & Family knows that learning is a never-ending journey. We encourage all IDEA students to keep their brains
IDEA seniors in the Rio Grande Valley revealed their college decisions in front of friends, family, and scholars over two days at the McAllen Convention
IDEA Team & Family, This week marks the one-year anniversary of the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas, a community I worked in for many years and
“I have spent my whole life around schools since I was a little girl. Growing up within a family of educators, I have been inspired
During this special week, we salute our teachers and co-teachers for their hard work and dedication as they transform the lives of our students every
IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in honoring Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month (Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month) throughout the
College Signing Day is the event that families, staff, and graduating seniors look forward to most each year at IDEA Public Schools. It is a
IDEA Public Schools’ College Signing Day season kicked off this week with our celebration for the Class of 2023 in Austin, Texas at Palmer Events
How Typing Practice Can Help Your Child Succeed on End-of-Year Assessments As the end of the school year approaches, many students are preparing for online
This year, National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated from April 3 – 7! During this week, we join the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association
IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce that Nanette Cocero, PH.D., MBA and former Global President for Pfizer Vaccines, has been appointed to the Board
Chasing a Dream It’s the most respected nationwide distinction for teachers and certainly not easily achieved: National Board Certification. Karen Prewitt, Pre-AP (Advanced Placement) Algebra
IDEA Public Schools is celebrating National School Social Work Week March 5-11, 2023. Social Workers at IDEA, play a critical role in creating a safe,
We hope your child has had an amazing year at IDEA Public Schools! With only a few months left in the 2022-32 school year, it’s
Shelby Henderson, a ninth grade scholar at IDEA Burke, created an artwork titled “No Matter Race Everyone is Equal” that was selected from record number
Our student lottery is complete! We are so excited to welcome our new families to IDEA Public Schools, beginning in August 2023! Now that lottery
At IDEA, we believe family engagement involves open, two-way communication between the school and the family. Together, we are united in a common mission to
It’s that time of year again! Families are tasked with making the very important decision of where they would like to send their children to
For Black History Month, IDEA Public Schools is recognizing the robust history of the “Divine Nine” fraternities and sororities and their presence within the IDEA
IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce the launch of our annual Spring Family Survey! At IDEA, we highly value student and family voice. We
This February, IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in honoring Black History Month. The celebratory month, also known as National African American
Can you believe it? Our lottery is coming up next month! Before the lottery process begins, you need to make sure your application is submitted. To
We look forward to having our students return to IDEA Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year! To guarantee your student’s spot, you will need
We hope your child has had an amazing year so far at IDEA Public Schools! With only a few months left in the 2022-23 school
Happy Holidays, Team & Family! IDEA Public Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 19 – Monday January 2. Students will return
2022 Recap Blog The holiday season is here and we hope it brings you and your family joy and hope. Through the highs and lows
We are excited to kick off this Winter Break with well wishes for all the IDEA Team & Family! Our hope is that all our students,
18 students from IDEA’s Class of 2023 have been selected as finalists for the QuestBridge National College Match Program. Our students are among 5,613 high
One of the newest IDEA campuses in the Rio Grande Valley is providing opportunities for college-bound students with interests in agriculture through their Career and
Friday, November 18 is Substitute Educators Day, a day to encourage increased respect for substitute education employees. Each year during American Education Week, substitute
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Break and remember all the many things we have to be grateful for, we are most thankful for our
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. In honor of this important month, we’re spotlighting Karla Tobias, an integral member of the IDEA Team &
One of our Veterans Day heroes is John Marquez, IDEA Brackenridge Facilities Team Member and veteran. Mr. Marquez joined IDEA in 2019 and was inspired
IDEA McAllen’s Fine Arts department sits in a quad of portables on campus. Walking through the campus, past the Academy building, outdoor pavilion, and College
IDEA Public Schools would like to make families aware of the McKinney-Vento Act to support our family’s social-emotional learning and ensure everyone has the resources
November 8, 2022 is General Election Day in the United States and an opportunity to raise our voices at the polls. We took a moment
This month, IDEA Public Schools is proud to celebrate the rich ancestry, culture, and contributions of American Indian and Indigenous Communities during Native American Heritage
October has been an eventful month of celebrations for our scholars and staff and as the month comes to an end, we caught up with
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to increase awareness and education around bullying. In 2006, National Bullying Prevention Month was founded to help
IDEA is thrilled to celebrate National Principals Month and spotlight principals in our network that lead their campuses with integrity, deliver results, and prioritize the
IDEA students, parents, and community leaders from the Rio Grande Valley will join on Thursday, October 20, 2022, to celebrate Lights On Afterschool, a national
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week serves as an important opportunity to highlight and address the
Shirley Castillo, Instructor at IDEA Donna College Prep, is a proud Uruguayan who is passionate about connecting and celebrating many cultural traditions with her children,
After-school programs at IDEA Edinburg College Prep are a source of joy for scholars and staff across the campus. Their rich programming of music, art,
October 12 is National Farmers Day, a day to celebrate and pay tribute to farmers and the important role they play in our scholars’ lives.
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting IDEA Pharr’s Mariachi Leon and how they have brought the IDEA community together with their performances. The IDEA Pharr
Team & Family, with the long weekend ahead, be sure to practice good health and safety habits if you are traveling or gathering with friends
Our IDEA facilities team consists of our amazing custodians, facilities managers, regional managers of facilities and construction, and HQ staff who go above and beyond
Move This World provides social emotional learning (SEL) training with the use of interactive videos, movement, and creative expression to help students, educators, and families
For Hispanic Heritage Month, IDEA is highlighting its Latinx staff members who continue to proudly uphold the cultures and traditions that make them who they
IDEA Rio Grande Valley alumna, Valeria Carrillo, visited Rice University for the first time on a College Field Lesson in the 8th grade. Attracted by
To support our family’s social-emotional learning and school climate, 3rd -12th-grade students and parents will participate in a school survey this Fall. The Fall Family
This October, students across the district continue learning about historical and current Hispanic and Latinx figures during Hispanic Heritage Month. As we reflect on the
September 20 is National Voter Registration Day Did you know that Tuesday, September 20th, is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day aims to
IDEA San Antonio Team & Family, It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Lowry Mays, a San Antonio philanthropist, businessman,
At IDEA Public Schools, mental health is just as important as physical health. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an opportunity for all to have
IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15! This annual celebration honors the
IDEA Public Schools has received official Advanced Placement (AP) test results, and we are excited to share that 30% of seniors in our AP for
The application window to apply to IDEA Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! IDEA is a family of tuition-free public charter
Labor Day is upon us, and we are all excited about having an extended weekend to relax and refresh! Team & Family, during holidays and
Amplify CKLA is a high-quality literacy curriculum that aligns to our Florida and Ohio state standards. This school year, students will explore a myriad of
We have much to celebrate at IDEA as we usher in a new school year, including recent news from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Today,
Career and Technical Education at IDEA enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
IDEA Public Schools promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for our scholars by increasing access to health, wellness, and nutrition. IDEA’s Physical Education programming exists as
IDEA is excited to announce that 120 schools across our Texas and Tampa Bay regions are among the top schools nationwide to earn a spot
Hello IDEA Families, We are incredibly excited to welcome over 83,000 students to IDEA campuses for the 2022-2023 school year. Over the summer, our campus
July 26 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. This important civil
Career and Technical Education at IDEA enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
IDEA Public Schools is celebrating National Summer Learning Week from July 11 – July 15! We know learning never stops, and this celebration is dedicated
The 2022-2023 school year is quickly approaching and parents and guardians of students who are attending new IDEA campuses are encouraged to complete the free
Attention, IDEA families! We know reliable home internet is essential to extend the learning day, help students complete their homework, and boost the home-to-school connection.
Summer is here, but the IDEA Team & Family knows that learning is a never-ending journey. We encourage all IDEA students to keep their brains
The 2021-2022 school year at IDEA has been a great one, Team & Family! We celebrated college acceptances for 100% of the Class of 2022,
Career and Technical Education at IDEA enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market
Camille Rangel and Ashlyn De Leon from IDEA Donna were honored this week by Congressman Vicente Gonzalez for their submissions to this year’s 2022 Congressional
We sat down with Ligaya Grace Roa, Distinguished Master RISE Teacher at IDEA Academy La Joya. Ligaya and her husband, Merpu, founded the Philippine-American Chamber
After a two-year hiatus from in-person College Signing Day events, IDEA seniors in the Rio Grande Valley revealed their college decisions in front of friends,
An IDEA staff spotlight on Sue Gayle Devaras-Marticio We sat down with Sue Gayle Devaras-Marticio, an advanced and AP (Advanced Placement) Physics Teacher at IDEA
Board taps Texas Education Agency’s deputy commissioner Dr. Jeff Cottrill to lead network of public charter schools focused on College for All The Board of
Noah Martinez is a 2018 alumni of IDEA Carver College Prep in San Antonio, Texas. After attending eight different public schools in the San Antonio
During this special week, we salute our teachers and co-teachers for their hard work and dedication as they transform the lives of our students every
Sensory rooms are being added to IDEA campuses throughout the organization with funding from TEA’s Innovative Services for Students with Autism Grant Award. The sensory
15 of IDEA’s high schools were ranked among the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This is the fourteenth
IDEA Public Schools’ College Signing Day season is underway with our second celebration for the Class of 2022 in Austin, Texas. It is the event
The IDEA Harlingen Hornets are rethinking ways to use recyclable materials for their first Earth Day Recycled Art Contest. The school-wide art contest, presented by
Four IDEA college preparatory schools ranked top ten most challenging in the nation, 13 in the top one percent Have you heard the great news?
College Signing Day is the event that families, staff, and graduating seniors look forward to most each year at IDEA Public Schools. It is a
At IDEA San Juan Academy, Brittany Castro’s fourth-grade reading class celebrated International Children’s Book Day on April 2, 2022, by sharing their favorite books of
We’re rounding out Women’s History Month at IDEA by highlighting the women of IDEA Edinburg College Prep’s Powerlifting team. Juniors Mia Rincones and Amaris Garza
The IDEA San Antonio Facilities Team will use funds earned through the Demand Response program and funds donated by BLCCS to award seniors a total
This March, IDEA is proud to celebrate Women’s History Month as we remind ourselves and our students of the accomplishments of women and recognize the
Trenace and Darae Dorsey have been proud members of the IDEA Southeast College Preparatory community for almost a year. Go Stingers! Trenace Dorsey, a current
Team & Family, it is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Al Lopez, IDEA’s Acting Superintendent and Interim Chief Executive Officer
IDEA is proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week 2022 February 7-11, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within our