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, […]
Tampa school focuses on mindfulness for children’s mental health
IDEA Votes: Student and Teacher from IDEA Frontier College Prep Teacher Share the Importance of Voting
November 8, 2022 is General Election Day in the United States and an opportunity to raise our voices at the polls. We took a moment during this midterm election season to speak with IB Social Studies Teacher Scott Frank and senior Sebastian Balderas-Leija from IDEA Frontier College Preparatory on the importance of voting and why […]
Proudly Celebrating Native American Heritage Month
This month, IDEA Public Schools is proud to celebrate the rich ancestry, culture, and contributions of American Indian and Indigenous Communities during Native American Heritage Month. This celebration is also an important opportunity to educate our community about Indigenous Tribes, raise awareness about the unique challenges Native People have faced both historically and today, and the ways in which Native American citizens have […]
National Principals Month Spotlight: IDEA Principals Paving the Way in Jacksonville, FL
October has been an eventful month of celebrations for our scholars and staff and as the month comes to an end, we caught up with the campus principals of IDEA’s newest region in Jacksonville, Florida. In its inaugural year, the region has been challenged by construction delays and closures due to the devastation of Hurricane […]
October is National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to increase awareness and education around bullying. In 2006, National Bullying Prevention Month was founded to help prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. This month-long event serves to help prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance and inclusion. At IDEA Public Schools, we want […]
Students at Idea Edgemere learn life skills at school’s farm
Principals Month Spotlight: Nicholas Ditto, IDEA Rise College Prep
IDEA is thrilled to celebrate National Principals Month and spotlight principals in our network that lead their campuses with integrity, deliver results, and prioritize the Team & Family experience. National Principals Month is a collaboration between the American Federation of School Administrators (AFSA), the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP), and the National Association […]
IDEA Afterschool Programs in the RGV Celebrate National Lights on Afterschool Event
IDEA students, parents, and community leaders from the Rio Grande Valley will join on Thursday, October 20, 2022, to celebrate Lights On Afterschool, a national event that celebrates the achievements of afterschool programs and their students. The national celebration aims to draw attention to the need for more afterschool programs to serve millions of children […]
