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40 Years of Working to Assure Educational Opportunity for Every

ChildIDRA Anniversary

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“Imagine a future in which the color of a child’s skin, the language a child speaks and the side of town a child comes from are no longer considered barriers to a great education and a great life.”

– Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel

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IDRA began 40 years ago with a dream for children’s education.

We asked others… What is your dream for children?

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“My dream is that our children are nurtured by the ‘village’ and not destroyed or fed to the hungry lions waiting to prey on them.”

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“Lograr que termine su educación y gradue del colegio con honores, pero sobre todo que ejerza su carrera o profesión para que sea un individuo preparado y se realize como persona y profesionalmente.”

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“I would like children to not be judged or that educators wouldn’t have negative preconceived perceptions of these children.”

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“I dream that our children are self-loving and independent but always have a sense of community.”

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“I dream that all children will be educated to excellence, regardless of ethnicity, socio-economic level and geographic location by committed, loving administrators and teachers.”

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“My dream is for children to have loving, supportive, empowered families; quality education that helps them become successful in community, relationships and life.”

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“My dream is that young people and their families are free to pursue their dreams and the system provides the resources to help them get there.”

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“Mi sueño es que mi hijo termine una educación profesional y que se luche por los recursos de finanzas, para que obtengan estos estudios.”

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“Mi sueño es ver a mis dos hijos graduados del colegio, con una carrera terminada y que así ellos tengan un buen trabajo y una mejor calidad de vida junto con mas jóvenes de mi comunidad.”

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“Verlos crecer cómo persona, graduados exitosos y que se preocupen por la comunidad, educación, etc.”

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“My dream is that learners are always lifted higher to a place where they can stand, reach, achieve – succeed.”

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“My dream for all children is that they will be cared for and thought of as important. My hope for them is that they experience teachers who care about their well-being.”

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“Que sean exitosos. Que estén educados sobre lo que está pasando a su alredeldor. Que no solo terminen high school y entren a la universidad y que gradúen de la universidad y sigan apoyando a su comunidad.”

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“My dream for all children is to get a good quality education that will prepare them for postsecondary education and success. Without it, there is no future.”

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“I dream that all children will be successful adults by being afforded an opportunity for post grad education.”

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“My dream for all children is that they live in a world that supports and nurtures them, allows them room for growth and lifelong learning.”

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“My dream for children is freedom to choose their own path no matter socio-economic background.”

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“Yo quiero una mejor calidad de vida y un futuro en triunfo además de un lugar seguro donde vivir.”

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“My dream is for our children to be loved, educated and become productive citizens.”

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“My dream for all children is that they will be cared for and thought of as important. My hope for them is that they experience teachers who care about their well-being.”

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“It is my desire for all children to have the opportunity to be taught every day by a highly effective teacher in a safe and caring place.”

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“My dream is that teachers have high expectations for all students!”

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“My dream is for children to know you can succeed no matter your background, context or zip code.”

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“I want minority children to know themselves through education (curriculum, teaching) and engaged parents who have pride in their ethnic and cultural identity.”

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“El sueño de cada padre es ver a su hijo realizado profesionalmente, y sobre todo ver a mis pequeños terminar una carrera universitaria para tener un mejor futuro de la mano de Dios.”

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“My dream is to see my nephew graduate from college and become a role model for other Latino males in our community!”

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“My dream is for every child regardless of ability to be taught fairly and with dignity.”

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“My dream for all children is a good education. I mean the best education.”

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“My dream is that every child will grow up in a community where every adult loves them and supports them to thrive.”

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“My dream is that students have the opportunity and where-with-all to pursue and achieve their dreams.”

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“My desire that children will be able to attend school in an environment that’s safe and secure.”

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“If students are faltering, failing, or leaving school, then their schools – not the students – need to change in fundamental ways.”

– Dr. José A. Cárdenas, IDRA founder

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IDRA… assuring educational opportunity for every child