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 excited to announce the launch of our annual Spring Family Survey! At IDEA, we highly value student and family voice.  We

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 are excited to kick off this Winter Break with well wishes for all the IDEA Team & Family! Our hope is that all our students,

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 12 is National Farmers Day, a day to celebrate and pay tribute to farmers and the important role they play in our scholars’ lives.

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,

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

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

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

“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

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,

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

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 &

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

“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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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%

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

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

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,

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

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