Each edition of the IDRA Newsletter strives to provide many different perspectives on the issues in education topics discussed and to define its significance in the state and national dialogue. This issue focuses on Culture of Poverty Myths and includes: (1) Tying the Knot Between School Finance Policy and Serving All Students (David G. Hinojosa); (2) Investing in Early Childhood Education Programs Yields High Returns (Paula Johnson); (3) Coca-Cola Valued Youth Program Winning Essay--Ana Luisa Valenzuela; and (4) Semillitas de Aprendizaje™ Early Childhood Curriculum. (Individual articles contain references.)