Thriving to ACHIEVE: A Remarkable Journey of Inclusion
Meet Ezequiel Olivarez, IDEA THRIVE Alum, future Texas A&M Aggie, and the first student from the Rio Grande Valley to attend the Aggie ACHIEVE program at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Aggie ACHIEVE at Texas A&M University is a comprehensive transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have exited […]
It Takes a Village: How AP Teachers Achieve Academic Excellence
Advanced Placement Curriculum (AP) at IDEA Public Schools exposes students to college-level work before they reach an undergraduate setting in college. AP is a rigorous, nationally standardized curriculum from the College Board that prepares students for success in college. At IDEA, our mission is to prepare ALL students for success to and through college. […]
IDEA Public Schools’ Top Social Media Posts of 2023-2024
IDEA Public Schools celebrates World Social Media Day with the top posts from our official social media channels. Founded by Mashable on June 30, 2010, this annual celebration highlights the digital revolution’s impact on our lives. Social media helps us connect with our Team and Family, recruit prospective teachers and staff, and allows us the […]
Career & Technical Education Spotlight: Biomedical Science at IDEA Mays
Career and Technical Education at IDEA enhances our mission of college for all by allowing students to explore career fields that mirror the job market and landscape of our nation’s economic growth. Students use these experiences to select the major and University that will equip them for life beyond our classrooms. IDEA currently offers 12 […]
IDEA Public Schools Score Among the Best in Children at Risk’s 2022-2023 School Rankings
IDEA Public Schools in the Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio are celebrating outstanding achievements with high-ranking schools in the 2022-23 Children At Risk School Rankings. In the Rio Grande Valley, IDEA Quest College Preparatory ranked third best among high schools and ranked first for middle schools in the region. In San Antonio, IDEA Carver […]
Shining Bright: IDEA’s Top 5 Moments That Sparked Joy in 2023
As we turn the page to 2024, IDEA Public Schools in Texas, Florida, Ohio, and Louisiana each bring a unique and vibrant spirit to their regions. Keep reading for the Top 5 moments that sparked joy at our schools! 5. IDEA Lakeland Campus Groundbreaking Ceremony IDEA is thrilled to welcome a new campus and […]
Alumni Spotlight: Melany Cruz Gives Thanks for 3 Ways IDEA Prepared Her for College
National Gratitude Month encourages us to reflect on the people we are grateful for and the experiences that have shaped the trajectory of our lives. Being part of the IDEA Team and Family requires the collective grit and sacrifice of our team members for our scholars’ continued success. This month, we caught up with […]
IDEA Rio Grande Valley Shines Bright with Afterschool Programs
IDEA scholars, parents, and community leaders from the IDEA Rio Grande Valley region are rallying for afterschool programs this week as part of Lights On Afterschool. This event celebrates the achievements of afterschool students and draws attention to the need for more afterschool programs to serve the millions of children nationwide who are unsupervised each […]
IDEA Public Schools Announces New College Partnership with Occidental College
IDEA Public Schools is excited to announce a new college partnership with Occidental College in Los Angeles, California. The agreement signed between IDEA and Occidental College allows students, staff and alumni the opportunity to pursue multiple paths to higher education. This new alliance also marks the 55th partnership between IDEA Public Schools and universities across […]
Principal Spotlight: Dr. Allysia Gibson is Empowering Futures in Baton Rouge
This October, we take time to recognize a special group of leaders in our Team & Family – our school principals. These dedicated individuals play a pivotal role in shaping our students’ futures and the trajectory of their lives with their support in our mission of College for All. This month-long celebration is an opportunity […]
