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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
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
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
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
Over the next three weeks, IDEA Public Schools will welcome over 83,000 motivated and bright scholars and more than 11,000 Team & Family for their first
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
As summer nears its end, our scholars will soon set foot on an IDEA campus for the first day of the 2022-2023 school year! Returning
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
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
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,
The holiday season is here! After another unprecedented year that greatly impacted each of us and changed how we live, work, and learn, we hope
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
As both the holidays and cooler weather approach, we want to make sure our Team & Family are taking every precaution to stay healthy. We’re sharing some guidance for keeping yourself, your family and
In celebration of National Scholarship Month, we’re highlighting our students’ achievements in scholarship and creating a conversation around college affordability, scholarship options, and student and family resources. Here are our
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
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: Please visit our Health & Safety Information page as new dates and times will be added as they become available. The
IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce that 43 of our elementary and middle schools are ranked among the best in the nation according to U.S. News &
Happy Spooky Season! We want to ensure our Team & Family is safe and healthy not only at school, but also while celebrating this holiday
The application for staff to apply to join the IDEA Public Schools Team & Family for the 2022-23 school year is now open! You can now
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
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to focus and increase awareness and education around bullying. This month-long event serves to help prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance
“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
October is Children’s Health Month and the month of Child Health Day! Each year, we’re reminded of the importance of keeping our students healthy and
“Plants are life. At this crucial point in our existence, we have no other choice but to farm and care for our earth.” – Thomas Hernandez, CNP
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
IDEA Public Schools is continuing its COVID-19 Testing Program for the 2021-22 school year for all campuses in Texas and Louisiana to help minimize the spread
The school year is now underway in all IDEA regions! We’ve been getting feedback from parents and guardians on what the experience has been like for their families and children so far.
Welcome back, Team & Family! Over the next two weeks, IDEA Public Schools will welcome over 77,000 students for their first day of school across nine regions and three states, including
School is back in session, Team & Family! We want to share some of the most frequently asked questions about the 2021-22 school year, including
It’s that time of year! Soon, scholars will set foot on an IDEA campus again for the first day of the 2021-22 school year! Returning IDEA families, we hope
The 2020-21 school year as a mix of virtual and in-person instruction for many of our students. Before the school year ended, we asked them
Kevin and Akeila Montalvo do mostly everything together as brother and sister. Now, they are taking it a step further by attending IDEA Rio Vista College
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
As we prepare for a successful new school year, IDEA aims to leverage 1:1 computer access to help students learn at home, close the homework gap, and ready to be successful
The 2021-2022 school year is quickly approaching and parents and guardians of students who are attending new IDEA campuses and IDEA Travis are encouraged to complete
Vaccines are a safe and effective way to reduce the risk of serious illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends everyone 12 years and older get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against infection and
We are so excited to kick off the 2021-22 school year with our new and returning IDEA families! In preparation for our first day of
Jude Ybarra lived much of his life—30 years—as a woman. He joined IDEA Public Schools five years ago as the founding business clerk at IDEA Ewing Halsell in San Antonio and then moved back to his native home in the Rio Grande Valley to
The school year may be over, but the IDEA Team & Family knows that learning never ends. We encourage all IDEA students to remain scholastically
The 2020-2021 year at IDEA has been a great one, Team & Family! We’ve opened new schools to serve more children, 100% of our seniors have
A version of this story first appeared in IDEA’s IMPACT Magazine in 2019. Nestled between the Tucson and Santa Catalina Mountains, lies a small neighborhood steeped in history and
“To our students: I see you, I hear you, and I want to talk to you. If you don’t think there’s anyone else out there, I’m here. We
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
It is the rich heritage of the native Hawaiians that has shaped Bonnie Kanani Arroyo, Pre-K teacher at IDEA Mesa Hills Academy, into the person she
Dear IDEA Families, IDEA Public Schools’ national Board of Directors is ultimately responsible for every IDEA school’s success and for our organization’s accountability — to
IDEA Carver Senior Health Aide Eamika Jones knows all too well that her job entails a little bit of everything. She’s worked with our scholars for four years and earned her distinguished title as a senior health
We sat down with Nathan Jacobs, regional director of operations for IDEA Tarrant County, who plays a pivotal role in making sure IDEA schools in the Dallas
If there is anyone who knows what public charter schools mean to their communities, it’s our IDEA teachers and leaders. In recognition of National Charter
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month! This year, IDEA is participating in National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month, which seeks to raise awareness about the
For families at IDEA, no event represents every family’s hopes and dreams more than College Signing Day! From tearful thank you speeches to the roar of the crowd
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 month of May! This community has played a significant
During this special week, we salute our teachers for their hard work and dedication as they transform the lives of our students. While every week is a
For the 13th consecutive year, IDEA college preparatory schools were ranked among the best performing high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report! This annual
As far as I’m concerned, the year began in March 2020. We had already started planning the Austin region Master Teacher Dinner when
I have always been able to mentally compartmentalize my emotions and experiences in life. I can separate work from personal struggles; I can easily keep
It is often said that teaching is part art and part science, and Cristina Correa has dedicated the last 15 years of her career to
Congratulations! Fourteen students from IDEA’s Class of 2022 have been selected for the QuestBridge College Prep Scholars Program. Our scholars are among 3,908 high school juniors nationwide selected this year from over 15,000 applications! Students were selected
In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we sat down with Marcella Lozano, Special Education RISE Teacher from IDEA Walzem College Preparatory, to discuss her role as an educator at
This year, National Assistant Principals Week is celebrated from April 5 – 9! During this week, we join the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association of
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe that in-person learning is the best option for students. Inside our schools, there is more joy and rigor, the best academic and
“A quote by Melinda Gates I believe really correlates to Women’s History Month is, ‘A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.’” – Alyssa Garcia, 10th grader at
We’re celebrating National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) from March 22 – March 26 with a week of celebratory activities and delicious breakfast options! This year’s NSBW celebration’s theme
Great news! Thirty-one scholars from IDEA’s 2021 graduating class have been named Dell Scholar finalists. Our scholars are among 500 winners nationwide selected this year to receive the prestigious Dell Scholarship, providing students with financial assistance, networking resources, and college and
March is National Nutrition Month, an annual Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics initiative inviting you to learn more about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits. To
“To the Class of 2021: As we move on from IDEA’s lifework to our ideal life’s work, let us be proud and courageous. This school
This month, scholars across the district are continuing to learn about historical and modern female figures and their contributions to society in honor of Women’s History Month. As we continue to celebrate the contributions, achievements and
Beginning early next week, the IDEA Public Schools Child Nutrition Program (CNP) will be proudly serving FREE meals during Spring Break to any child ages 2 – 18! Each meal bundle
IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce that 100% of the Class of 2021 have been accepted to college! We take pride in this momentous achievement
Spring Break is upon us, and our scholars and educators are looking forward to the well-deserved break. However, please remember to be mindful of COVID-19 health
On Tuesday, March 2, Texas Governor Greg Abbott released updates to COVID mandates for the state. These changes include rescinding the state-wide mask requirement and
IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in honoring Women’s History Month throughout the month of March! This annual celebration commemorates and encourages
Our student lottery is complete! We are so excited to welcome our new families to IDEA Public Schools, beginning in August 2021! Now that lottery is over,
As we approach Spring Break, we encourage all our scholars to continue reading and engaging in fun learning opportunities! To keep your child reading over Spring Break,
In Brittany Mcquarter-Leflore’s 7th grade American history class at IDEA Bridge College Preparatory, students debunk myths, research untrodden narratives, and see themselves as a connected part of a
“Black History Month has always been very important to me because it is the one time of the year where I get to learn new
IDEA’s Student Lottery in Texas (with the exception of IDEA Travis) and Florida is on Saturday, February 27! This important event is held annually in all our regions to ensure equal access for
We get it. Choosing a middle school for your pre-teen can be a tough and lengthy process. Compared to the elementary school years, both the social scene and the
This month, scholars across the district are continuing to learn about historical and modern Black figures and their contributions to society in honor of Black History Month. As we
The celebration of Black History Month is honored across IDEA’s Team & Family in different ways. Latoya Mcghee, founding principal at IDEA Victory Academy in Tampa
Keeping your child home when sick is the number one way to protect other scholars, staff and the entire campus and extended community from increased risk of
February 11 is celebrated around the world as the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! In late 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations established a day each year to recognize
We are thrilled to announce nine outstanding individuals who are successor principals and launching principals of IDEA schools for the 2021-22 school year! They will serve as campus leaders in our San
February 1 – February 5 is National School Counseling Week, which focuses on the unique contributions of school counselors in our schools and how they impact students!
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation
Real Talk: COVID-19 has changed education forever. We get it. As a parent or guardian, you are juggling so many priorities at once. You might be thinking:
IDEA’s Student Lottery is held annually to ensure equal access for all student applicants to IDEA Public Schools. Any student, regardless of where s/he lives, academic
Great news! IDEA Public Schools is pleased to announce that 21 IDEA schools have been named 2019-2020 Texas Honor Roll Schools—our largest group of schools ever!
IDEA Southern Louisiana encompasses three campuses in Baton Rouge and one campus in New Orleans, totaling approximately 3,000 students between our academy and college prep campuses in Kindergarten through 8th grade. Great news! IDEA Southern Louisiana will also be
“A little progress each day adds up to big results.” This cold winter weather may make you want to stay bundled up inside, but there
We look forward to having our scholars return to IDEA Public Schools for the 2021-2022 school year! To guarantee your scholar’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 2020-21 school
The 4-H participants at IDEA Palmview College Preparatory are seeing the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor. Sixth graders at the home of the Aggies
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
When asked why they chose special education as a career, both Dora Rodriguez and Melissa Garcia, special education teachers at IDEA Monterrey Park College Prep, answered passionately about
The holiday season is here! After an unprecedented year that greatly impacted each of us and changed how we live, work, and learn, we hope this season
Winter Break is a time to get in the holiday spirit, relax with loved ones and indulge in some delicious eats! Don’t forget – you
Happy Holidays, Team & Family! IDEA Public Schools will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 21 – Friday, January 1. During the break, we encourage all our scholars to continue reading
Ready for fun in the sun in Brownsville, TX? We are so excited to begin registration for Camp RIO’s 2021 Summer Camp! Camp RIO will open its doors
We are so grateful for your interest in IDEA Public Schools! We believe that each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school
Beginning late next week, the IDEA Public Schools Child Nutrition Program (CNP) will be proudly serving FREE meals during the winter break to any child ages 18 and under through the Holiday Meal Bundles Initiative! Each meal bundle will
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
Today, the Houston-based research and advocacy nonprofit Children at Risk (Children@Risk) announced its annual list of San Antonio’s Best Schools. IDEA South Flores College Prep and IDEA Carver College Prep ranked
On Tuesday, the Houston-based research and advocacy nonprofit Children at Risk announced its annual list of the Rio Grande Valley’s Best Schools. Nineteen IDEA Public Schools middle and high schools were ranked among the
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 Accelerated Reader
As National Scholarship Month comes to an end, we want to deeply thank all our IDEA employees for their contributions to student success through the Give Me 5 campaign, our year-round all-staff internal giving campaign! Did you know
In celebration of National Scholarship Month, we’re highlighting our students’ achievements in scholarship and creating a conversation around college affordability, scholarship options, and student and family resources. Here are our
IDEA Public Schools humbly honors those who have served in the United States Armed Forces in recognition of Veterans Day. Thank you to our veterans for your service, sacrifice and the example
Can you believe it? Our regional lotteries are about to begin! If you are interested in becoming a new IDEA Public Schools family, please review
We’re looking to fill an array of positions at campuses and regional offices in Austin, El Paso, Houston, Permian Basin, the Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio, Southern Louisiana, Tarrant County and Tampa Bay for the 2021-22 school year! With
“Native people are not just a historic people. We are very much present.” – Krystle Peinado, IDEA Mesa Hills teacher Native American woman and Special Education RISE teacher Krystle Peinado’s roots can be traced to Kansas. She
“STEM is all around us. STEM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and enables the next generation of innovators.” – Shaddaiia Wilson, 6th grade Pre-AP Science Teacher and
Marcos Cadenas is laser-focused on seeing other IDEA alumni succeed. As a 2018 IDEA Mission alumnus and current Alumni Funding Fellow, Marcos encourages other alumni to go as far and work as hard
This month, IDEA Public Schools is proud to celebrate the rich ancestry, culture, traditions, and contributions of American Indian and Indigenous Communities during Native American Heritage Month. This celebration is also an important opportunity to educate our
As National Principals Month comes to a close, we’re checking in with three dynamic female founding principals from IDEA Tampa Bay to chat about their personal journeys into education, their mission and driving force as an
Early voting for the 2020 primary election has begun in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida! Many counties in Texas have already seen record-breaking numbers with early voting turnout and
As both the holidays and cooler weather approach, we want to make sure our Team & Family are taking every precaution to stay healthy. We’re sharing some guidance for keeping yourself, your family and
We want to ensure our Team & Family are safe and healthy not only at school, but also while celebrating this holiday season. Here are some alternative activities
As part of our series for National Principals Month, we are highlighting the stories of campus leaders whose visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success
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
Gerald Boyd never imagined he would become the Founding Principal of an IDEA campus mere minutes from his childhood home. “My campus is about fifteen
IDEA is excited to celebrate and recognize National School Lunch Week (NSLW) from October 12-16. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million
Child Health Day is a federal holiday that was first introduced to Congress in 1928 and celebrated for the first time in May 1929. Occurring
IDEA is excited to announce six new campuses opening for the 2021-2022 school year in six Texas regions, including IDEA Mesquite Hills in El Paso,
The application window to apply to IDEA Public Schools for the 2021-2022 school year is now open! IDEA is a family of tuition-free public charter
This year, IDEA Public Schools celebrates 20 years of impact on students, families, staff, and communities. Within that time, IDEA’s track record of academic success
For the 14th consecutive year, IDEA is celebrating college matriculation! The Class of 2020 saw 48% percent of students accepted to the country’s best colleges, a 1%
“The Latina in me is an ember that blazes forever.” – Sonia Sotomayor, First Latina U.S. Supreme Court Justice in History Lisa Garza, IDEA’s Chief
Hugo Cepeda believes that every student can go as far as they want to go regardless of where they come from, and he’s using his
Did you know that today is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day aims to make sure no one who wants to cast a
“Preservation of one’s own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.” – Cesar Chavez This month, IDEA Public Schools is proud to celebrate
As the need for telehealth services continues to grow, school districts are seeking additional resources where they can receive safe and dependable healthcare. As a
IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce an online after-school Junior Master Gardener program for all grade levels beginning Wednesday, September 16. As an added bonus, students in grades
Rene Molina, an International Baccalaureate (IB) English Language Arts teacher at IDEA College Preparatory McAllen, has been recognized by the Yale University’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a recipient of the 2020 Yale
IDEA is excited to announce that 59 schools across five Texas regions are among the 517 schools nationwide to earn a spot on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s (Healthier
School is back in session and we want to share some of the most frequently asked questions about the 2020-21 school year, including our plans for continued rigorous and joyful instruction, whether
The school year is now underway in most IDEA regions, and we’ve been asking parents what the experience has been like for their families and
Welcome back, Team & Family! We are so excited to kick off a brand–new year of school here in Texas. This year, IDEA’s Texas region will welcome families at 11 new
It’s August 10, 2020, which means it’s Annie Garza’s first day of school. She is excited to begin distance learning with all her classmates. Annie is excited about her first day as a third
All IDEA Public School campuses in the Rio Grande Valley will begin classes 100% virtually on Aug. 10, the charter school district announced Thursday. “Safety
IDEA’s first day of school is just around the corner and we have put together a comprehensive uniform guide as families prepare. IDEA continuously strives
Welcome back, Team & Family! Today, IDEA Southern Louisiana welcomes hundreds of students for their first day of school via virtual learning. Earlier this week,
As we prepare for a strong start to the 2020-2021 school year, our staff trainings are aimed at improving academic excellence, staff experience, parent and student satisfaction, and operational and health
Great news! Despite the challenges presented by distance learning this year, IDEA Public Schools is celebrating the record-breaking achievements of our college preparatory students Congratulations
IDEA Team & Family- We are counting down the days until we see you again. With many news articles circulating about Back to School plans,
IDEA’s first day of school is just around the corner and we are excited to start the new school year with you! Our campuses have been busy
The Child Nutrition Program (CNP) of IDEA Public Schools announced a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School
Juliana Chapa has been a soccer player for as long as she can remember. She says there’s nothing like racing down the field and feeling
As a young boy growing up in Denton, Texas, Cameron Cook never imagined he would dedicate his life and career to education. “My parents were
Along the United States-Mexico border in deep southern Texas, sunny blue skies and palm trees give the Rio Grande Valley a breezy, tropical feel, but
As students return for virtual learning in August, IDEA aims to leverage 1 to 1 computer access to help build a competitive edge for students to be successful in college, career, and a
IDEA Team and Family- As we continue to prepare for a safe and strong start to the school year, we are closely monitoring City and
IDEA Public Schools is celebrating National Summer Learning Week from July 6 – July 11! Summer may look different this year, but the learning never