Ethnic studies courses benefit all students. Culturally-sustaining curriculum has a positive impact on students’ academic and community engagement.
IDRA has a number of resources and provides training and customized technical assistance that supports educators in offering ethnic studies courses in public schools.
Articles & News
Advocacy Success: AP African American Studies Approved in Georgia! – As Predicted, “Divisive Concepts” Law Led to Censorship Attempt, August 7, 2024
Georgia Students Blocked from AP African American Studies, August 2024
How to Push for AP African American Studies, August 2024
Mexican American Studies – A Deep Look by High School Students, by Marcela Hernández, Jonas Lokensgard & Hannah Rosales, February 2024
Remove Obstacles to Ethnic Studies for Georgia Students by Ruth Youn, IDRA Newsletter, February 2023
MAS Springs Youthfully – Teacher and Student Advocacy of Mexican American Studies, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed., IDRA Newsletter. March 2023
Mexican American Studies is American History, by Josué Peralta de Jesús, High School Senior, IDRA Newsletter, September 2022
Visions and Provisions – Planning for K-12 Ethnic Studies Implementation, by Irene Gómez, IDRA Newsletter, May 2021
Culturally Sustaining Instruction Requires Culturally Sustaining Leadership, by Paula Johnson, IDRA Newsletter, May 2021
IDRA EAC-South Assists Virginia Commission on African American History Education in the Commonwealth – The commission is updating Virginia’s standards of learning to be more inclusive of African American contributions
Mexican American Studies in All Grades – Administering an Innovation, by Aurelio M. Montemayor, M.Ed., IDRA Newsletter
The Day I Taught My High School Peers, by Alyssa Diaz, student, IDRA Newsletter
San Antonio an epicenter of newfound appreciation for Mexican American Studies, Elaine Ayala, San Antonio Express-News, June 13, 2019
Infographics
5 Tips for Organizing Student-Led Ethnic Studies Group
Ethnic Studies Can be Life-Changing
Offer Cultural Studies Courses in Your School in Georgia
Enroll Your Child in Cultural Studies Courses in Georgia
Teaching Cultural & Ethnic Studies in Georgia
IDRA Services
In ethnic studies courses and lessons, students study histories, experiences, cultures and issues of race, ethnicity and indigeneity with a focus on the experiences and perspectives of people of color in the United States. Ethnic studies gives students many benefits, from social-emotional learning to college, career and community readiness. This IDRA Ethnic Studies – Online Technical Assistance Toolkit is designed to provide educators tools and resources for implementing ethnic studies in K-12 schools. It includes a literature review, webinar sessions, articles, podcasts and other resources.
Mexican American Studies professional development
African American Studies professional development
Videos
Cultural Chronicles: The Significance of Mexican American Studies, webinar
African American Studies Testimony video gallery
Testimony
Ethnic Studies Courses Improve Student Outcomes – IDRA Testimony for HB 45, submitted by Chloe Latham Sikes, Ph.D., to the Texas Public Education Committee, May 9, 2023
African American Studies Course Will Have a Significant and Positive Impact on Students Across Texas, Testimony by Morgan Craven, J.D., November 13, 2019
Maybe One Day, the Pain Won’t Feel the Same, Testimony by Earl Williams, student, 2020
We Are Important, and So is Our History, Testimony by Quardasha Mitchell, student, 2020
HB 1504 Supports a Robust and Equitable Curriculum for All Students – IDRA Testimony for House Bill 1504, Presented by Araceli García to the Texas House Public Education Committee, April 6, 2021
Ethnic Studies Can be Life-Changing Infographic
Mexican American Studies Professional Development Flier
African American Studies Professional Development Flier
Online Community of Practice Website – Share lesson plans, resources, events and ideas