September 20 is National Voter Registration Day

National Voter Registration Day Celebrate by Registering to Vote

September 20 is National Voter Registration Day  Did you know that Tuesday, September 20th, is National Voter Registration Day? National Voter Registration Day aims to make sure no one who wants to cast a ballot misses the opportunity due to a registration problem.  IDEA is excited to celebrate National Voter Registration Day for the third […]

In Memoriam: Lowry Mays

IDEA San Antonio Team & Family, It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of Lowry Mays, a San Antonio philanthropist, businessman, and tremendous supporter of IDEA in San Antonio.  In 1994, Mr. Mays and his wife founded the Mays Family Foundation with the mission to support “causes that aid, empower, enrich […]

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Month

At IDEA Public Schools, mental health is just as important as physical health. September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an opportunity for all to have deeper conversations about mental health and warning signs and resources for suicide prevention.   We spoke with two IDEA experts, Joelisse Galarza, Family Engagement Manager for IDEA Tarrant County, and Elizabeth Germain, Regional Student and […]

IDEA Public Schools Proudly Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month  

IDEA Public Schools is proud to join our nation in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 – October 15! This annual celebration honors the history, cultures, and contributions of U.S. Hispanic and Latinx communities to American society, including those whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.  The celebration […]

Congratulations to IDEA Seniors who earned the AP Scholars Designation in 2022! 

IDEA Seniors at College Signing Day 2022 revealing their college selections (L to R: NYU, UTRGV, Johns Hopkins University

IDEA Public Schools has received official Advanced Placement (AP) test results, and we are excited to share that 30% of seniors in our AP for All program earned the AP Scholar designation in 2022! Each fall, the College Board’s AP Program recognizes high school students who have demonstrated outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on […]

Apply Today: IDEA Public Schools 2023-2024 Student Applications Are Live!

The application window to apply to IDEA Public Schools for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!     IDEA is a family of tuition-free public charter schools committed to seeing each child to and through college. We achieve our record of nearly 100% college acceptance through a focus on personalized learning, core subjects, critical thinking, and […]

Have a Fun and Safe Labor Day Weekend! 

IDEA Students having fun

Labor Day is upon us, and we are all excited about having an extended weekend to relax and refresh! Team & Family, during holidays and times of common travel, it’s important to follow health and safety protocols to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 and other illnesses:   Wash your hands well. Wash with soap […]