An Interview with Dr. Albert Cortez, the Director of Policy for the Intercultural Development Research Association
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Equity Center Radio | February 12, 2010 | Part 1 of a 2 Part Series with Dr. Albert Cortez, the Director of Policy for the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA)
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Today, the Equity Center’s Associate Director, Ray Freeman, interviews Dr. Albert Cortez, the Director of Policy for the Intercultural Development Research Association (IDRA). Dr. Cortez is one of the leading experts on minority education policy in the State of Texas and, indeed, in the nation. He has helped in the development of school finance legislation, and works with numerous organizations and schools in the areas of dropout prevention and immigrant education. He also has conducted pioneer research in assessment and English Language Learners education. He holds a master’s degree in cultural foundations of education and a doctorate in cultural foundations of education with a support area in educational administration.
IDRA was founded by another well known expert in the field of multi-cultural education, Dr. José Cárdenas. The organization sees as it purpose the defense of all children, no matter their background, and, in particular, their right to an excellent and equitable education. Children who are minority, poor, or non-English speaking often have no voice. Few organizations will take a stand for them; for 30 years IDRA has.
IDRA is a dynamic, independent organization with vision, commitment, principles, and courage. The group is dedicated to the improvement of educational opportunities for children. Because the issues IDRA has framed and the solutions that have been created, by IDRA and its partners, like the Equity Center, are all are so crucial to the future well-being of the State of Texas, both economically and socially, Dr. Cortez comments are a must hear for any caring Texan.
We wish to thank Dr. Cortez for taking his time to talk to our listeners and hope you will return to Equity Center Radio next week at the same time to hear the conclusion of his interview
Dr. Albert Cortez Podcast Part 1.
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