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The IDRA Classnotes podcast is a tool for public school teachers and administrators. It gives insights into key issues in education in the United States, particularly in relation to serving minority students and English languages learners.

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  1. The Law in Education – Student Speech and Advocacy – IDRA Classnotes Podcast 261

    Classnotes Podcast (September 30, 2026). Students have long used their voices to influence schools, public policy and democracy. IDRA and SEAT ... read more The post The Law in Education – Student Speech and Advocacy – IDRA Classnotes Podcast 261 appeared first on IDRA.

  2. The Law in Education – When School Discipline and Due Process Collide – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 260

    Classnotes Podcast (September 4, 2026). School discipline can change a student’s future. Reporter Erin Einhorn and IDRA attorney Makiah Lyons discuss ... read more The post The Law in Education – When School Discipline and Due Process Collide – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 260 appeared first…

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  3. From STEM Externship to Community Impact – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 259

    Classnotes Podcast (August 5, 2026). Stephanie Garcia, Ph.D., talks with educators Angel Watkins and Taylor Ray about how a STEM ... read more The post From STEM Externship to Community Impact – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 259 appeared first on IDRA.

  4. VisionCoders Students Learn Through Game Design – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 258

    Classnotes Podcast (July 21, 2026). How can game design help students become confident problem-solvers and future software developers? In this ... read more The post VisionCoders Students Learn Through Game Design – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 258 appeared first on IDRA.

  5. STEM Environments where Girls Thrive – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 257

    Classnotes Podcast (July 1, 2026). Research shows that girls’ confidence in STEM subjects often begins to decline during elementary school. In ... read more The post STEM Environments where Girls Thrive – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 257 appeared first on IDRA.

  6. Seeds We Planted – A Family Legacy of Brown v. Board of Ed. – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 255

    Classnotes Podcast (May 15, 2026). Three generations of women educators share how Brown v. Board of Education shaped their lives. Hear ... read more The post Seeds We Planted – A Family Legacy of Brown v. Board of Ed. – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 255 appeared first on IDRA.

  7. Ending Corporal Punishment Starts With Community – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode #256

    Classnotes Podcast (April 30, 2026). Corporal punishment is still used in U.S. schools, with harmful and disproportionate impacts on Black ... read more The post Ending Corporal Punishment Starts With Community – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode #256 appeared first on IDRA.

  8. What Shapes STEM Pathways for Girls – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 254

    Classnotes Podcast (April 28, 2026). Dr. Lizdelia Piñon and Dr. Stephanie Garcia examine why women and girls remain underrepresented in ... read more The post What Shapes STEM Pathways for Girls – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 254 appeared first on IDRA.

  9. Student Voices After DEI – The Law in Education – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 253

    Classnotes Podcast (April 24, 2026) – Students, advocates and researchers examine how Texas Senate Bill 17 and related policy changes ... read more The post Student Voices After DEI – The Law in Education – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 253 appeared first on IDRA.

  10. The Work Ahead and the Hope That Fuels It – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 252

    Classnotes Podcast (October 22, 2025). In the final episode of the series, IDRA Education Policy Fellows share what gives them ... read more The post The Work Ahead and the Hope That Fuels It – IDRA Classnotes Podcast Episode 252 appeared first on IDRA.

  11. From Lived Experience to Policy Change – Classnotes Podcast 251

    Classnotes Podcast (September 23, 2025). What does it take to turn passion into impact? In this episode, IDRA Education Policy ... read more The post From Lived Experience to Policy Change – Classnotes Podcast 251 appeared first on IDRA.

  12. Still We Show Up and Speak Out – Classnotes Podcast 250

    Classnotes Podcast (August 22, 2025). In this episode, IDRA Education Policy Fellows share their personal experiences as advocates of color ... read more The post Still We Show Up and Speak Out – Classnotes Podcast 250 appeared first on IDRA.

  13. Where Power Lives and Who It Leaves Out – Classnotes Podcast 249

    Classnotes Podcast (August 4, 2025). In the first episode of this four-part series, IDRA Education Policy Fellows reflect on their ... read more The post Where Power Lives and Who It Leaves Out – Classnotes Podcast 249 appeared first on IDRA.

  14. The Truth About Private School Vouchers – Classnotes Podcast 248

    Classnotes Podcast (February 21, 2025) As activities to divert public money to private schools grow across the country and at ... read more The post The Truth About Private School Vouchers – Classnotes Podcast 248 appeared first on IDRA.

  15. Introducing Cuentos de mi familia – Podcast Episode 247

    Classnotes Podcast (November 25, 2024). María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel, Ph.D., and her son Xavier Montecel, Ph.D., have embarked on an ... read more The post Introducing Cuentos de mi familia – Podcast Episode 247 appeared first on IDRA.

  16. Teachers on STEM Equity for Students – Podcast Episode 246

    Classnotes Podcast (October 28, 2024). Several of the IDRA STEM Equity Ambassadors want to give back to their hometown of ... read more The post Teachers on STEM Equity for Students – Podcast Episode 246 appeared first on IDRA.

  17. IDRA Digital Ambassador Students Lead Community Technology Training – Classnotes Podcast 245

    Classnotes Podcast (October 4, 2024). Anavi Prakash speaks with students Carlos and Ashly and youth leader Gabriela Benitez about their ... read more The post IDRA Digital Ambassador Students Lead Community Technology Training – Classnotes Podcast 245 appeared first on IDRA.

  18. The Law in Education – Gun Free Schools Act – Classnotes Podcast 244

    Classnotes Podcast (September 16, 2024) 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the federal Gun Free Schools Act of 1994 – ... read more The post The Law in Education – Gun Free Schools Act – Classnotes Podcast 244 appeared first on IDRA.

  19. The Law in Education – YCT v Smatresk at UNT – Classnotes Podcast 243

    Classnotes Podcast (July 1, 2024) A recent court ruling stopped a case filed by the Young Conservatives of Texas that ... read more The post The Law in Education – YCT v Smatresk at UNT – Classnotes Podcast 243 appeared first on IDRA.

  20. Supportive College Climates for Undocumented Students – Classnotes Podcast #242

    Classnotes Podcast (April 29, 2024) Anti-immigrant rhetoric has real consequences on students’ lives. Since IDRA’s earliest days, we have been ... read more The post Supportive College Climates for Undocumented Students – Classnotes Podcast #242 appeared first on IDRA.

  21. Ambassador Educators on Promoting STEM Equity – Classnotes Podcast #241

    Classnotes Podcast (April 3, 2024). Many initiatives across the country are looking for ways to turn the tide to support ... read more The post Ambassador Educators on Promoting STEM Equity – Classnotes Podcast #241 appeared first on IDRA.

  22. Student Leaders Surprise Teachers – Podcast Episode 240

    Classnotes Podcast (January 19, 2024). Many programs in public schools take a while to bear fruit. This is not surprising ... read more The post Student Leaders Surprise Teachers – Podcast Episode 240 appeared first on IDRA.

  23. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Podcast Episode 239

    Classnotes Podcast (December 14, 2023). In 2023, IDRA celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of events throughout the year, ... read more The post Standing on the Shoulders of Giants – Podcast Episode 239 appeared first on IDRA.

  24. A Bright Future in Education Advocacy – Podcast Episode 238

    Classnotes Podcast (November 9, 2023). At IDRA we often say “everyone is a policy advocate.” This means that everyone has ... read more The post A Bright Future in Education Advocacy – Podcast Episode 238 appeared first on IDRA.

  25. Perspectives on Broadband Infrastructure for Students – Podcast Episode 237

    Classnotes Podcast (October 2, 2023). Access to technology and the Internet are not luxuries. They are critical to life today, ... read more The post Perspectives on Broadband Infrastructure for Students – Podcast Episode 237 appeared first on IDRA.

  26. Advocates of Color and Community Power – Podcast Episode 236

    Classnotes Podcast (August 30, 2023). Decisions about education made by state-level lawmakers impact millions of students. But few people have ... read more The post Advocates of Color and Community Power – Podcast Episode 236 appeared first on IDRA.

  27. Learning from Latino and Multilingual Youth – Podcast Episode 235

    Classnotes Podcast (July 30, 2023). Jonathan Peraza Campos, M.S., speaks with Dr. Jyoti Kaneria and doctoral candidate Emily Lemon about ... read more The post Learning from Latino and Multilingual Youth – Podcast Episode 235 appeared first on IDRA.

  28. The Good, Bad and Ugly of Legislative Advocacy – Podcast Episode 234

    Classnotes Podcast (July 16 2023). As IDRA’s groundbreaking Education Policy Fellows Program closed its second cycle, we sat down with ... read more The post The Good, Bad and Ugly of Legislative Advocacy – Podcast Episode 234 appeared first on IDRA.

  29. The Law in Education – Rodríguez vs. San Antonio ISD – Podcast Episode 233

    Classnotes Podcast (March 20, 2023). In the 1960s, students across Texas walked out of their schools to demand a strong ... read more The post The Law in Education – Rodríguez vs. San Antonio ISD – Podcast Episode 233 appeared first on IDRA.

  30. Educational Impact of Digital Redlining – Podcast Episode 232

    Classnotes Podcast (February 6, 2023). Public school investment has largely mirrored investment in parts of communities or certain neighborhoods. The ... read more The post Educational Impact of Digital Redlining – Podcast Episode 232 appeared first on IDRA.

  31. The Law in Education – U.S. Supreme Court Update – Podcast Episode 231

    Classnotes Podcast (December 8, 2022). The 2021-22 session of the U.S. Supreme Court left on imprint on education through a ... read more The post The Law in Education – U.S. Supreme Court Update – Podcast Episode 231 appeared first on IDRA.

  32. AIM Framework for Teaching Intercultural Skills – Podcast Episode 230

    Classnotes Podcast (November 7, 2022). America is Me (AIM) is a framework that provides educators with curricular resources to promote ... read more The post AIM Framework for Teaching Intercultural Skills – Podcast Episode 230 appeared first on IDRA.

  33. The Law in Education – Students Press for Affirmative Action – Podcast Episode 229

    Classnotes Podcast (October 26, 2022). On October 31, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases that have the ... read more The post The Law in Education – Students Press for Affirmative Action – Podcast Episode 229 appeared first on IDRA.

  34. Even Digital Natives Need to Learn Digital Literacy – Podcast Episode 228

    Classnotes Podcast (September 26, 2022). Digital literacy is a critical skill for engaging in our world today. It is much ... read more The post Even Digital Natives Need to Learn Digital Literacy – Podcast Episode 228 appeared first on IDRA.

  35. Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 227

    Classnotes Podcast (August 29, 2022) IDRA’s shared family leadership process involves families joining in collaborative leadership, establishing connections with school, ... read more The post Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 227 appeared first on IDRA.

  36. Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 226

    Classnotes Podcast (August 17, 2022) Effective evaluation is critical to understanding more than just whether or not an initiative worked. ... read more The post Evaluating Shared Family Leadership in Education – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 226 appeared first on IDRA.

  37. Uniting Community Voices in Georgia Policymaking – Podcast Episode 225

    Classnotes Podcast (July 20, 2022). This year was the first time IDRA has had a team in Georgia to lead ... read more The post Uniting Community Voices in Georgia Policymaking – Podcast Episode 225 appeared first on IDRA.

  38. The Law in Education – Plyler v Doe – Podcast Episode 224

    Classnotes Podcast (June 27, 2022). In one of those last-minute backdoor tricks, an amendment was slipped through the Texas Legislature ... read more The post The Law in Education – Plyler v Doe – Podcast Episode 224 appeared first on IDRA.

  39. The Law in Education – Brown v Board of Ed – Podcast Episode 223

    Classnotes Podcast (May 16, 2022). The role of public education in the United States evolved since the founding mothers and ... read more The post The Law in Education – Brown v Board of Ed – Podcast Episode 223 appeared first on IDRA.

  40. Tools for Schools Dealing with Bullying – Podcast Episode 222

    Classnotes Podcast (April 19, 2022). Bullying and harassment undermines students’ abilities to learn and hinders the establishment of safe spaces ... read more The post Tools for Schools Dealing with Bullying – Podcast Episode 222 appeared first on IDRA.

  41. Nurturing Courageous Critical Conversations in the Classroom – Podcast Episode 221

    Classnotes Podcast (March 23, 2022). Teachers understand the need for students to have substantive conversations to develop their vocabulary and ... read more The post Nurturing Courageous Critical Conversations in the Classroom – Podcast Episode 221 appeared first on IDRA.

  42. Benefits of Reflection for School Leaders – Podcast Episode 220

    Classnotes Podcast (February 28, 2022). Critical reflection is important for professional growth among school leaders. It creates space for leaders ... read more The post Benefits of Reflection for School Leaders – Podcast Episode 220 appeared first on IDRA.

  43. STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 219

    Classnotes Podcast (February 7, 2022). In this second of two podcast episodes, Dr. Stephanie Garcia talks with two young women ... read more The post STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 2 – Podcast Episode 219 appeared first on IDRA.

  44. STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 218

    Classnotes Podcast (January 24, 2022). In this first of two podcast episodes, Dr. Stephanie Garcia talks with two young women ... read more The post STEM Journeys of Two Young Women of Color – Part 1 – Podcast Episode 218 appeared first on IDRA.

  45. The Future of Education Advocacy and Being Pushy – Podcast Episode 217

    Classnotes Podcast (December 30, 2021). It started with a dream – a dream to not be the only one in ... read more The post The Future of Education Advocacy and Being Pushy – Podcast Episode 217 appeared first on IDRA.

  46. Education Policy Fellows Get Things Done in the Suppression Session – Podcast Episode 216

    Classnotes Podcast (December 13, 2021). The policymaking process is more complicated that Schoolhouse Rock would have you believe. IDRA’s policy ... read more The post Education Policy Fellows Get Things Done in the Suppression Session – Podcast Episode 216 appeared first on IDRA.

  47. An Inside Look at Advocating with Communities of Color – Podcast Episode 215

    Classnotes Podcast (November 29, 2021). Community advocacy is hefty because you are not just speaking on your own behalf, others ... read more The post An Inside Look at Advocating with Communities of Color – Podcast Episode 215 appeared first on IDRA.

  48. Education Advocacy Hinges on Community Collaboration – Podcast Episode 214

    Classnotes Podcast (November 19, 2021). As IDRA’s groundbreaking Education Policy Fellows Program closed its inaugural year, we sat down with ... read more The post Education Advocacy Hinges on Community Collaboration – Podcast Episode 214 appeared first on IDRA.

  49. Students Want Schools to Teach Inclusive Truth – Podcast Episode 213

    Classnotes Podcast (October 29, 2021) Concerned about the impact of the new classroom censorship bill in Texas, 88 public school ... read more The post Students Want Schools to Teach Inclusive Truth – Podcast Episode 213 appeared first on IDRA.

  50. Digital Inclusion is Vital for Students and Families – Podcast Episode 212

    Classnotes Podcast (September 27, 2021). The digital divide affects millions of Texas households that cannot get broadband Internet access. When ... read more The post Digital Inclusion is Vital for Students and Families – Podcast Episode 212 appeared first on IDRA.

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The IDRA Classnotes podcast is a tool for public school teachers and administrators. It gives insights into key issues in education in the United States, particularly in relation to serving minority students and English languages learners.

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