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IDEA Public Schools Announces New College Partnership with Occidental College

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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 […]

A Tiger, Lobo, and Proud Custodian

Mr. José Mercado, known by many IDEA students and staff as “Don Jose,” spent seven years with IDEA Public Schools as a hard-working member of the campus facilities staff at both IDEA McAllen and IDEA Tres Lagos in the Rio Grande Valley. Recently, IDEA Tres Lagos celebrated his retirement via a campus celebration, and the […]

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 […]

We Act with Integrity: The “Lunch Bunch” Initiative for Bullying Prevention Month

October is Bullying Prevention Month. At IDEA, one staff member has taken a unique and heartwarming approach to support students in their emotional and social development. Amanda McChesney, a dedicated teacher and a mother of two, has pioneered the “Lunch Bunch” emotional support group, creating a haven for her students and making a remarkable impact […]

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 […]

How to Avoid Getting Sick this Fall

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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 […]