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 in Texas and across the United States. The theme of this issue is "Institutional Grit." Articles include: (1) The Link between Institutional Grit and Non-cognitive Skills (Hector Bojorquez); (2) Institutionalized Discrimination… Does it Exist in Your School? (David Hinojosa); (3) In-grade Retention National Trends and Civil Rights Concerns (Paula N. Johnson); and (4) Texas Graduation Requirements and Opportunities: New IDRA's New Parent Involvement Tool for School Districts (Aurelio M. Montemayor).