Austin, Texas, United States · On-site
Learn more about IDRA’s Education Policy Fellows program at https://idra.news/EdPolicyFellows IDRA is changing the landscape of state education advocacy by training early- to mid-career advocates to influence state laws …
Skills: Policy Advocacy, Legislative Process, Data Analysis, Research, Messaging
Austin, Texas, United States • On-site
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Fellows will undergo training in the state legislative process to advance an educational equity agenda in Texas. They will build advocacy campaigns focused on college access and completion while collaborating with statewide coalitions.
Applicants must be committed to a full-time, in-person role in Austin and demonstrate a passion for protecting public education. Required qualifications include excellent writing skills and experience relevant to educational justice and marginalized communities.
Learn more about IDRA’s Education Policy Fellows program at https://idra.news/EdPolicyFellows
IDRA is changing the landscape of state education advocacy by training early- to mid-career advocates to influence state laws and lead a powerful network of impacted and engaged communities.
To be eligible, fellowship applicants must:
If you have questions, contact Fellowship Coordinator, Mikayla Arciaga, M.A.Ed., at [email protected].
Applications are due July 31, 2026, at 5:00 pm CST.
We ask that all application materials be your own original work to ensure we can evaluate your genuine qualifications, writing skills and critical thinking capacities. You may use standard software for proofreading and grammatical corrections, but we ask all applicants to refrain from using generative AI to write, brainstorm or outline your responses. Submitting AI-generated content will result in immediate disqualification from the hiring process.
Envisioning a bright future for all students. #EquityGadfly #EducationEquity4All
The Intercultural Development Research Association is an independent, non-profit organization. Our mission is to achieve equal educational opportunity for every child through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college. We are committed to the IDRA valuing philosophy, respecting the knowledge and skills of the individuals we work with and build on the strengths of the students and parents in their schools. Through its history IDRA has been a vocal advocate for the right of every student to equality of educational opportunity. IDRA was founded in 1973 by Dr. José A. Cárdenas, was directed by Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel until Jan 2019, and today is directed by Celina Moreno, J.D. IDRA strengthens and transforms public education by providing dynamic training; useful research, evaluation, and frameworks for action; timely policy analyses; and innovative materials and programs. IDRA's professional staff members… Are fluent and literate in English and Spanish. • Have many years of classroom, administrative, and community engagement experience. • Have graduate degrees – master's and doctorates – from respected universities. • Are skilled trainers, accustomed to designing and implementing top-notch workshops.
Offices: 5815 Callaghan Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228, US
Envisioning a bright future for all students. #EquityGadfly #EducationEquity4All
The Intercultural Development Research Association is an independent, non-profit organization. Our mission is to achieve equal educational opportunity for every child through strong public schools that prepare all students to access and succeed in college. We are committed to the IDRA valuing philosophy, respecting the knowledge and skills of the individuals we work with and build on the strengths of the students and parents in their schools. Through its history IDRA has been a vocal advocate for the right of every student to equality of educational opportunity. IDRA was founded in 1973 by Dr. José A. Cárdenas, was directed by Dr. María “Cuca” Robledo Montecel until Jan 2019, and today is directed by Celina Moreno, J.D. IDRA strengthens and transforms public education by providing dynamic training; useful research, evaluation, and frameworks for action; timely policy analyses; and innovative materials and programs. IDRA's professional staff members… Are fluent and literate in English and Spanish. • Have many years of classroom, administrative, and community engagement experience. • Have graduate degrees – master's and doctorates – from respected universities. • Are skilled trainers, accustomed to designing and implementing top-notch workshops.
Offices: 5815 Callaghan Rd, San Antonio, TX 78228, US
