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. This issue is a commemorative issue. Contents include: (1) A Tribute to Dr. María "Cuca" Robledo Montecel: Crossing Borders with Faith, Courage, Insight & Persistence (Aurelio M. Montemayor); (2) Commencement Address -- Our Lady of the Lake University, May 7, 2015 (María "Cuca" Robledo Montecel); (3) Sample Publications Written and Co-written by Dr. Robledo Montecel; (4) The Quotable Dr. María "Cuca" Robledo Montecel; (5) Dear colleagues, partners and friends: Greetings and abrazos, -- A letter from Dr. María "Cuca" Robledo Montecel; (6) Sample Awards & Fellowships; (7) A Collection of Thanks and Farewells; and (8) Three Decades of Groundbreaking Dropout Research -- Reflections by Dr. Robledo Montecel, An Excerpt (Bricio Vasquez).