Thank You, Farmers: Celebrating National Farmers Day
October 12 is National Farmers Day, a day to celebrate and pay tribute to farmers and the important role they play in our scholars’ lives. Farms are extremely important to all of us here at IDEA, providing healthy foods for our Child Nutrition Program (CNP). To honor this day of appreciation, we are highlighting […]
Discovering Diversity in Latinx Culture with IDEA Pharr’s Mariachi Leon
This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting IDEA Pharr’s Mariachi Leon and how they have brought the IDEA community together with their performances. The IDEA Pharr campus in the Rio Grande Valley was the first to launch a Mariachi program and ensembles are following suit and appearing across the district. Directed by Cecilia Chavez Padron, she […]
Practice Good Health and Safety Habits this Fall
Team & Family, with the long weekend ahead, be sure to practice good health and safety habits if you are traveling or gathering with friends and family! Make an appointment to get your COVID-19 booster and flu shots if you have not already done so. Did you know that it is safe to get a […]
Celebrating Facilities Appreciation Day
Our IDEA facilities team consists of our amazing custodians, facilities managers, regional managers of facilities and construction, and HQ staff who go above and beyond to ensure academic excellence by making sure our campuses are running smoothly and students are getting the best educational experience possible. Maria Raygoza, Custodian at IDEA Bluff Springs For IDEA’s […]
Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Awards IDEA Public Schools Grant To Grow Farm Program
Access Home Resources for Move This World
Move This World provides social emotional learning (SEL) training with the use of interactive videos, movement, and creative expression to help students, educators, and families develop emotional intelligence skills for long-term well-being. Schools implement Move This World’s SEL curriculum seamlessly into their day with short evidence-based videos that introduce a common language and methods for […]
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Moment of Reflection with Jose Luis Vasquez
For Hispanic Heritage Month, IDEA is highlighting its Latinx staff members who continue to proudly uphold the cultures and traditions that make them who they are. Jose Luis Vasquez, Managing Director of Alumni Affairs at IDEA, recognizes and appreciates the sacrifices of his predecessors that afforded him the opportunities he has today. As we […]
Valeria Carrillo: My First Semester at Rice University
IDEA Rio Grande Valley alumna, Valeria Carrillo, visited Rice University for the first time on a College Field Lesson in the 8th grade. Attracted by the studious learning environment, Valeria was determined to attend Rice University upon high school graduation. Because of opportunities like Field Lessons, Valeria was able to envision herself at a top […]
What you should know about IDEA’s 2022-2023 Fall Family Survey
To support our family’s social-emotional learning and school climate, 3rd -12th-grade students and parents will participate in a school survey this Fall. The Fall Family Survey will provide valuable insight that supports the well-being of each family. Working together, we will continue to improve and ensure the success of all IDEA students. Continue reading to […]
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Latinx Authors
This October, students across the district continue learning about historical and current Hispanic and Latinx figures during Hispanic Heritage Month. As we reflect on the unique contributions of these communities in American history, we encourage engaging students in lessons and meaningful discussions about Hispanic history, equity, and issues affecting these communities today. See our curated […]
