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 […]
IDEA Public Schools Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week serves as an important opportunity to highlight and address the importance of school bus safety. This year, National School Bus Safety Week is recognized October 17-21 and the theme is “1 Bus + 1 Driver = A Big Impact on […]
120 IDEA schools receive distinction for Most Healthy Schools in the nation
Farm to Table IDEA Elsa
Shirley Castillo, Connecting Cultural Traditions in an International Family
Shirley Castillo, Instructor at IDEA Donna College Prep, is a proud Uruguayan who is passionate about connecting and celebrating many cultural traditions with her children, who were born in different countries. Castillo often shares these unique family traditions with her scholars. Our teachers at IDEA come from various cultural backgrounds and are an integral part […]
Center Stage: Grupo Folklorico Cuauhtli of IDEA Edinburg
After-school programs at IDEA Edinburg College Prep are a source of joy for scholars and staff across the campus. Their rich programming of music, art, and dance is known for bringing the school community together and filling the gymnasium with families for showcases, concerts, and community events. When the campus had to pause after-school activities […]