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 "Cultural Connections in Schooling." Contents include: (1) A Defining Moment for IDRA's Founder; (2) Students Advocate Culturally-Rich Education (Aurelio M. Montemayor); (3) IDRA School Resource Hub Provides Tools for Teaching about Race and Gender (Christie L. Goodman); and (4) Texas Legislative Education Equity Coalition Policy and Advocacy in 2023 (Rebekah Skelton).