The "IDRA Newsletter" serves as a vehicle for communication with educators, school board members, decision-makers, parents, and the general public concerning the educational needs of all children across the United States. The focus of this issue is "Honoring Latino Heritage." Contents include: (1) Breakthrough for Students Texas State Board Approves Standards for New Bilingual Special Education Teacher Certificate (Lizdelia Piñón); (2) Students Face Confusion and College Blackouts after Sudden Blockage of the Texas Dream Act (Julieta Garibay); (3) Welcoming Immigrant Students in School; and (4) Celebrating Aurelio Montemayor's 50 Years with IDRA.