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 "Keeping the Public in Public Education." Contents include: (1) Texas Must Scrutinize Potential Charter Schools Before Issuing Approvals for Growth (Chloe Latham Sikes); (2) Pandemic No Excuse for Growth of Poorly Performing Virtual Charter Schools in U.S. South (Terrence Wilson); (3) IDRA Legislative Priorities: Keep the Public in Public Education; and (4) A&M-Commerce Partners with IDRA in Groundbreaking Collaboration: IDRA Will Teach Graduate-Level "Social Justice Through Education Policy" This Spring.