National Principal’s Month Spotlight: IDEA Texas Principals and Their Transformative Education
At IDEA Public Schools, our mission is to prepare our scholars for college and for life through a high-quality education. On campus, the ones spearheading that growth and change in our scholars are our dedicated principals. October is National Principals Month, and we’d like to recognize some of our leaders from various regions in Texas. […]
28 IDEA Schools Named to AP School Honor Roll
IDEA Public Schools is pleased to announce that 28 IDEA schools were named to the AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP programs are delivering results for students while broadening access. Schools earn this distinction annually based on criteria that reflect a commitment to increasing their school’s college-going culture […]
Teaching Scholar Safety Through National School Bus Safety Week
From October 21-25, IDEA Public Schools will be celebrating National School Bus Safety Week. Our Transportation team will be joining the U.S Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) safety initiative to educate our scholars, staff, and families about the importance of school bus safety. This year’s theme, according to the National Association […]
Thank You, Facilities Team and Family Members
Earlier this month, IDEA Public Schools celebrated Facilities Appreciation Day. Our campuses and HQ offices proudly recognized nearly 600 Team and Family members who are part of this outstanding department. The Facilities team consists of custodians, facilities managers, regional managers, and our national team. They work hard and sweat the small stuff to ensure our […]
Staff Spotlight: Mark Frank’s Impact in Physical Education
October 6 is National Coaches Day and today, IDEA Public Schools proudly recognizes all our coaches and individuals who work within our athletic departments. Their work, on and off the field, creates an impact that will last a lifetime for our scholars. Let’s hear from one of our fantastic coaches from our San Antonio region, […]
133 IDEA Public Schools Receive Distinction for Most Healthy Schools in Nation
IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce that 133 of our campuses across all regions have been honored on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2024 list of “America’s Healthiest Schools.” This recognition celebrates our commitment to fostering environments where quality nutrition, regular physical activity, and robust wellness policies thrive. We’re especially thrilled to share […]
Celebrating Excellence: Four IDEA Students in the Rio Grande Valley Selected as 2024 National Math Stars
IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce that four students from the Rio Grande Valley have been selected for the National Math Stars Program. This program is a national initiative that nurtures young mathematicians, offering support from as early as third grade through the end of high school. Over the course of 10 years, these […]
Back-to-School 2024-25 Essentials: What You Need to Know
The long summer days are coming to an end, which can only mean one thing… it’s back-to-school season! We are thrilled to welcome all students for their first days of school in the 2024-25 school year. To our returning and new families, we are so excited to partner on ensuring your child receives a high-quality […]
IDEA’s Seamless Summer Meals for 2024
School’s out and summer break is in full effect! While it may be vacation time for most, our Child Nutrition Program teams across our regions are hard at work with their Seamless Summer Meals Program. An estimated 12.8% of American households experienced food insecurity at some point in 2022, according to the USDA. Many children […]
Growing Classroom Confidence Through Teaching Language
Fanny Menardi is an English as a Second Language teacher at IDEA River Bluff in Jacksonville, Florida. Originally, she started the 2023-24 school year as a college prep science teacher. Upon transitioning into her new role, she had no idea that she would leave everlasting feelings for her students of inspiration, confidence, and eagerness. What […]
