"While we understand there were several factors that went into the decision to have individual College Signing Days, the Class of 2023 feels this decision was not the right one. We have listened to the concerns of students and parents and are committed to working with senior representatives to continue the conversation and find a meaningful way to celebrate the achievements of IDEA graduates while responsibly prioritizing investments in our classrooms," the statement reads.Īn IDEA spokesperson said the district had decided after last year's event to have individual campuses host their own College Signing Days. "College Signing Day is a longstanding tradition that celebrates IDEA's core belief that college is for everyone. In a statement Tuesday, IDEA Public Schools said it was considering options. Please sign this letter to support us in our fight to bring back this tradition," the petition, signed by the Class of 2023, states. This is an open letter to HQ asking them to reconsider their decision. In 2023, IDEA Public Schools HQ made the unilateral decision to diminish the influence of this rite of passage. "For over a decade, College Signing Day has been an integral part of the journey to and through college for IDEA Public Schools seniors. Gianna Rhodes of Houston started the petition, the website states. "My nephew and all the kids who have struggled during this past hell of a pandemic deserve their moment to shine and celebrate!" "You already told me to save the date! I saved the date you fulfill your end! Figure it out that's your job my job was to prepare my kid! We did our part YOU do yours!" IDEA should've consulted with families before taking away this opportunity for their kids." "My daughter is a senior this year, and we've been waiting almost 10 years for this moment. To cancel at this time when everyone is excited for this day and it being just around the corner is just not fair."
IDEA stands for every student to go to college, and the kids show off where they're going to college on signing day for family and friends to see.
And for them to cancel when it's so close to the date is just wrong. I have been waiting for this day since my son entered IDEA. Here is a sampling of comments made to by people who signed the petition:
IDEA was founded more than 25 years ago in Donna, but now has schools across the Rio Grande Valley, as well as in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Louisiana and elsewhere.
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