This was a very special issue! Stories were written by IDEA students in their own words.
Two stellar IDEA students share gratitude for the staff members who did whatever it took last year to ensure all students were learning, growing, happy and safe.
Emily Torres, an IDEA San Benito 2021 graduate, writes about the support of her Team & Family and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at IDEA Headquarters.
IDEA siblings, Kevin & Akeila and Levi & Josiah, interview one another and give advice on returning to school for safe, fun, in-person learning.
Johanna Reyes, IDEA Weslaco 2021 graduate, reflects on a senior year—and college acceptance—she’ll never forget.
We asked IDEA students to share what they are looking forward to the most about being in person with all of their friends, teachers, and campus staff for the 2021-22 school year.
“My family owns a small camera installation business that was hit hard during the early waves of the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure of the nation meant that companies like my family’s would have to struggle to survive.”
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As required by Title IX, IDEA Public Schools does not (and is required not to) discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. This non-discrimination requirement applies to admission to and employment with IDEA Public Schools. Inquiries into issues related to Title IX may be referred to IDEA’s Title IX Coordinator(s) (identified below), to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.
IDEA Public Schools National Board Members: Collin Sewell – Chair, Ed Rivera – Treasurer, Ryan Vaughan – Secretary, Reba Cardenas McNair, David Earl, Erich Holmsten, Saam Zarrabi, Xenia Garza, Michael Adams, Gary Lindgren, Ovidio Vitas.