Celebrating Excellence: Honoring IDEA’s National Board Certified Teachers
At IDEA Public Schools, we believe great teaching is transformative. This year, we’re proud to celebrate four exceptional educators – three newly certified and one previously certified – who exemplify […]
Crayons to and Through College: The Path to College Starts with the Arts
IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley are empowering creativity, confidence, and college readiness through its newest elementary Fine Arts elective. Crayons to and Through College (CTTC) is a […]
Healthy Kids Here Launches the Charlie Cart Project at IDEA Eastside
This fall, IDEA’s Healthy Kids Here Program introduced The Charlie Cart Project at IDEA Eastside in San Antonio, Texas. The Charlie Cart Project is a mobile kitchen and comprehensive food […]
Lights on Afterschool Programs in the Rio Grande Valley
IDEA scholars, parents, and community leaders from the IDEA Rio Grande Valley region are rallying for afterschool programs this month as part of Lights On Afterschool. This event celebrates the […]
Safety Week 2025: Building a Strong Culture of School Safety
Safety Week 2025: Building a Strong Culture of School Safety At IDEA Public Schools, Safety Week (October 20–24, 2025) is a time to reinforce our year-round commitment to school safety […]
Celebrating IDEA CNP Farms: Growing for the Future
October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate connections happening all over the country between schools, food, and local farmers! This year, our theme is Growing for […]
IDEA Mission Senior Named 2025 National Youth of the Year by Boys and Girls Clubs of America
IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce that IDEA Mission senior, Ximena Villarreal, has been named the 2025 National Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America. […]
CTE Students Raise the Bar at IDEA Public Schools
Raising the Bar: Legal Studies at IDEA Public Schools Career and Technical Education students at IDEA Public Schools gain hands-on experience that prepares them for their college majors and careers. […]
Suicide Prevention Month at IDEA Public Schools
September is Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity for our communities to have deeper conversations about mental health and to learn about the warning signs and resources available for suicide prevention. […]
126 IDEA Schools Named Healthiest in America
IDEA Public Schools is proud to announce that 126 schools across all regions have been honored on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s 2025 list of “America’s Healthiest Schools.” We’re […]