Thank You, Substitute Teachers!
Friday, November 18 is Substitute Educators Day, a day to encourage increased respect for substitute education employees. Each year during American Education Week, substitute teachers are shown appreciation for all their hard work in helping prepare our thousands of scholars for the future. Here at IDEA Public Schools, we love our outstanding substitute teachers […]
Escuela de Tampa utiliza nueva técnica para abordar el acoso escolar
Tampa school uses new technique to address bullying
Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy During the Thanksgiving Break
As we prepare for the Thanksgiving Break and remember all the many things we have to be grateful for, we are most thankful for our Team & Family. From our students who show up every day ready to learn to our dedicated teachers who make learning magical, we say, “We are thankful for you!” Whether […]
Karla Tobias, IDEA Team Member and Alumna Works to Help Students and Families Every Day
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. In honor of this important month, we’re spotlighting Karla Tobias, an integral member of the IDEA Team & Family who works every day to help spread awareness of the effects of homelessness on many American families and share important resources for those who may be experiencing it. What […]
IDEA The Elsa Farm School teaches regenerative farming practices
Forget our political squabbles. In education, parents already matter.
Our Veterans Day Hero: John Marquez, IDEA Brackenridge
One of our Veterans Day heroes is John Marquez, IDEA Brackenridge Facilities Team Member and veteran. Mr. Marquez joined IDEA in 2019 and was inspired by IDEA scholars to complete his bachelor’s degree after serving in the U.S. Marines. IDEA Public Schools and the country observe Veterans Day on November 11 in celebration of […]
IDEA McAllen’s Little Shop of Team & Family
IDEA McAllen’s Fine Arts department sits in a quad of portables on campus. Walking through the campus, past the Academy building, outdoor pavilion, and College Prep building, one could miss the hustle of busy students in the school’s fine arts department, called Group 6. This semester, 92 scholars from grades 6-12 have been investing […]
What You Should Know About McKinney Vento, A Program To Help Children Who Are Experiencing Homelessness
IDEA Public Schools would like to make families aware of the McKinney-Vento Act to support our family’s social-emotional learning and ensure everyone has the resources they need. What is considered an individual experiencing homelessness? Under the McKinney- Vento Act, “homelessness” is defined as “individuals who lack a fixed, regular, and/or adequate nighttime residence.” Fixed– Permanent, […]
