Apply Today! IDEA Public Schools 2026-2027 Student Applications Are Now Open!
We are excited to announce that the application window for the 2026-2027 school year at IDEA Public Schools is now open! Why IDEA Public Schools? At IDEA, we strive to transform the educational landscape by preparing students to succeed in college and in life. Here, success means focusing on the whole child, ensuring that our […]
25 IDEA High Schools Rank Among the Top 10% of Best High Schools in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report
This week, 25 of IDEA Public Schools’ high schools were ranked among the top 10% of more than 24,100 high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, five of our high schools were ranked among the Top 1% in the Nation. For seventeen consecutive years, IDEA Public Schools has been […]
Texas Education Agency Releases Accountability Ratings
We’re kicking off the year with a moment of reflection and pride! The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released official school letter grade ratings for the 2024–25 school year. Thanks to the hard work of our entire Team & Family, 88 IDEA schools earned an A or B rating from the state, an improvement of […]
New Year, New Pay: Updated Teacher Salaries at IDEA
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe that great teaching changes lives and that teachers deserve pay that reflects their impact. Thanks to new investments in public education through House Bill 2 (HB 2), we’ve raised our teacher pay scales across all IDEA Texas regions for the 2025-26 school year. That means even more competitive salaries […]
Let’s Get Your Scholar Ready for 2025-2026 School Year
What’s that sound? Is it the cheers of teachers and staff in the hallways welcoming back our students? Is it the sharpening of pencils or the conversations at lunch in the cafeteria? That could only mean one thing… the 2025-2026 school year is about to begin! As lesson plans are being developed and classrooms are […]
Job Martinez’s Full Circle Commitment to Education
Many of our teachers across the organization were once IDEA scholars themselves. When they return to serve at the campuses that once shaped them, they bring a unique sense of commitment. As former students in those very classrooms, who walked down those same hallways, the experiences they share with students make a powerful connection. […]
Bright Futures in the Bayou: IDEA Louisiana’s 2025 College Signing Day
Continuing with our 2025 College Signing Day events, on May 7 we celebrated our graduating seniors at the East Baton Rouge Parish Library. The region proudly celebrated 62 seniors from the campuses IDEA Bridge and IDEA Innovation. This graduating class sent out over 572 college applications and received over 222 acceptances from colleges and universities […]
Recognizing the Heart of Education: Teacher Appreciation Week 2025
During the week of May 5 – 9, IDEA Public Schools recognizes an incredible part of our Team & Family, our teachers! As we step into Teacher Appreciation Week, we’d like to thank our educators across the organization who are shaping minds and brightening futures. Teaching is more than a profession, it’s a calling – […]
IDEA Public Schools’ 2025 College Signing Day Events Kick Off in San Antonio
It’s College Signing Day (CSD) season at IDEA Public Schools! Every year, our graduating senior classes take center stage as they announce the colleges they will be attending in the fall. Joined by their families and friends, this is a special time where we recognize their accomplishments and celebrate their upcoming journey. This year, 686 […]
National Assistant Principals Week: Building Strong Campuses Through Excellent Leadership
From April 7-11, IDEA Public Schools is recognizing National Assistant Principals Week! This is a time where we recognize the hard work and dedication of our Assistant Principals of Operations (APOs) and Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs). These leaders play a huge role in making our schools safe, successful and supportive for students, teachers, and […]