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

Health and Safety

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 […]

What You Should Know About Bullying Prevention Month

One in every five students reports being bullied at some point during the academic school year. It can take place at any school campus, anytime, and anywhere. During this month of October, IDEA wants to highlight National Bullying Prevention Month, which was founded in 2006 by the PACER’S National Bullying Prevention Center. This is a […]