IDEA Quest’s Zoe Martínez and Her Ministry in Edinburg
One of our scholars from IDEA Quest in Edinburg, Texas has gained media attention for her library that serves multiple purposes for her community. Zoe Martínez, a sixth-grade student from our IDEA Quest campus, is passionate about helping those in her community. What started out as an idea during the pandemic has since become a […]
Sarah Czerlinsky and Empowering Voices as a Speech Language Pathologist
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe that every child can and will succeed if given the opportunity. Nearly one in twelve students in the United States from the ages of 3-17 have had a disorder related to speech, voice, language, or swallowing in the past year, according to research from the National Institute of Deafness […]
Dashiell Young-Saver and Innovation in Statistics Curriculum
Last month, our very own AP Statistics teacher out of IDEA South Flores, Dashiell Young-Saver, found himself on the prestigious 2024 Forbes 30 under 30 list. In his second year of teaching at IDEA, his engaging lesson plans have gotten him nationwide recognition. So, what got him there? We got the chance to sit down […]
IDEA’s Student Lottery and What You Need to Know About It
What a fantastic finish for the first half of the 2023-24 school year! Our student lottery is one of the most important events of the year, and it is quickly approaching for all IDEA regions in 2024. Making important decisions such as where your child goes to school doesn’t happen overnight. That is why during […]
IDEA Public Schools’ 2024-25 Staff Applications are now Live!
The application for staff to apply to join the IDEA Public Schools Team & Family for the 2024-25 school year is now open! You can now apply for leadership and teaching openings, and roles for headquarters offices, regional offices and operations. We’re looking to fill an array of positions at campuses and regional offices in […]
Thank You, IDEA Substitute Teachers!
From unexpected sick days to important days off, our substitute teachers at IDEA provide our students with the help and support they need to not miss a beat in their coursework. Every year during American Education Week, we celebrate Substitute Educators Day. We want to thank all of those who contribute towards our mission of […]
Thank You, Yolanda Munoz, and to all our IDEA Team and Family Veterans
IDEA Public Schools observes Veterans Day on November 11, and we want to thank our veterans for their bravery, hard work, and dedication. 🎖❤ We would like to recognize one of our very own, Yolanda Munoz. She joined the IDEA Team and Family back in 2014 at as a 21st Century After School Site Administrator […]
Principal Spotlight: Ms. Barrera and Her Mission Towards Education for All
October is a time when we recognize the outstanding leaders of our campuses- our principals. This month, we got the chance to hear from Principal Mariela Barrera of IDEA Bluff Springs Academy in our Austin region. We caught up with her to hear more about what inspired her to become a teacher and then eventually […]
Thank You Farmers! A Region-by-Region Look at our IDEA Farms
Did you know that many of the delicious produce items served in our cafeterias come directly from our IDEA Child Nutrition Program (CNP) Farms? That’s right! To help build, grow, and maintain these farms, it takes a dedicated and passionate team. Today, we would love to recognize those farmers who help promote healthy eating for […]
How to Avoid Getting Sick this Fall
The 2023-24 school year is already in full swing! As the leaves are starting to change colors and the temperatures are slowly beginning to drop, the chances of our scholars missing school because of sicknesses are rising. Cold and flu season will be here before we know it. It is important to know what these different […]
