133 IDEA Public Schools Receive Distinction for Most Healthy Schools in Nation

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IDEA is excited to announce that 133 schools across all of IDEA’s regions are among the top schools nationwide to earn a spot on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation 2023 list of “America’s Healthiest Schools” for their commitment to promoting quality nutrition, regular physical activity, and strong wellness policies.   Schools were recognized across the […]

IDEA Carver Academy Receives Prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award

We are thrilled to share some exciting news! IDEA Carver Academy has earned the prestigious National Blue Ribbon Award by the U.S. Department of Education. The school, led by Principal Laura Flack, received the honor for closing the gap in student learning on results from the 2021-2022 academic year.  The National Blue Ribbon Schools program […]

It’s Time to Re-Register for the 2023–24 School Year!

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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 time for our annual re-registration process. We look forward to having our students return next year. To guarantee your student’s spot, you must re-register your child using  STREAM by May […]

Lottery is Complete: What’s Your Next Step?

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 is over, here are some next steps to check your child’s status.  Notification    Families with an offer received a notification of their status after the lottery finished running in their […]

IDEA Public Schools Lottery Schedule for 2023-24 School Year

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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 be part of our student lottery, you must submit your child’s application by 11:59 p.m. CST the evening before the lottery. Additionally, we strongly encourage parents to apply before this […]

Intent to Return FAQ’s for the 2023-24 School Year

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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 to re-register your child through STREAM  by  Friday, January 27, 2023. Please read the information below for frequently asked questions about the Intent to Return process: I already created a […]

Stay Safe and Healthy During the Winter Break

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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, staff, and families enjoy a happy and safe winter vacation.  While this time will be filled with fun, we wanted to share a few safety tips if you plan to travel or […]