Many educators believe STEAM (and its forerunner STEM) is a critical component of 21st education. “Education is under pressure to respond to a changing world,” education writer Jeevan Vasagar asserts in a Financial Times article. As repetitive tasks are eroded by technology and outsourcing,...
We’ve been fortunate to have so many accomplished and interesting people walk through our doors. Every month, IEA highlights one of our program alumni to let the community know what they’ve been up to. This month, we caught up with 2007 CDB alumni, Caitlin Andrews....
June 16, 2021, the Unites States Congress overwhelmingly voted to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, which commemorates the independence of slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865, when the union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, and announced that all 250,000 slaves were free by...
Whether you’re just checking out our offerings for the first time or are a longtime program participant, we invite you to connect with other gifted students across the country by participating in our Summer Spotlight: Student Talent Showcase!...
With the world beginning to reopen in this hopeful final chapter of the pandemic, I'm turning to flowers for wise counsel. ...
We’ve been fortunate to have so many accomplished and interesting people walk through our doors. Every month, IEA highlights one of our program alumni to let the community know what they’ve been up to. This month, we caught up with 2005 CDB alumni, Sophia Barron...
How could praise lead to anything else, you might wonder? Well, if you’ve ever felt the urge to reject a well-meant compliment, you know that praise can be a complicated matter. ...
In spite of this changing college application landscape, the CDB high school seniors—the class of 2021—persevered and figured out alternative ways to conduct their college research. As a class, they applied to over sixty colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. ...
Happy belated Mother’s Day to all the moms. I hope you have found a special moment just for yourself, and a lovely day with family. This time last year, we were all still trying to understand and adopt to the realities of lives in pandemic....
We’ve been fortunate to have so many accomplished and interesting people walk through our doors. Every month, IEA highlights one of our program alumni to let the community know what they’ve been up to. This month, we caught up with 2005 CDB alumni, Brian Petrosky....
Our students created some wonderful final projects that we'd like to spotlight for our community; it's a reminder of the amazing talents that these bright minds bring to the table....
In the fall of 2019, IEA became a member of NPEA and planned on attending their Boston conference in April 2020. The pandemic hit in March and the conference was canceled....
The current best-selling book, The Code Breaker, chronicles the thrilling story of a group of groundbreaking scientists whose string of discoveries launched a scientific revolution that will make possible medical miracles including the ability to fight off viruses, cure diseases and have healthier babies. ...
We’ve been fortunate to have so many accomplished and interesting people walk through our doors. Every month, IEA highlights one of our program alumni to let the community know what they’ve been up to. This month, we caught up with Valerie Ding....
In the financial world, the trend is towards Optimistic Forecasting – projecting optimistic, yet realistic numbers for 2021. What we learned from the past year is that the key to survival and even success is being able to adapt quickly to changing environments, and that...
Because of such added stress and anxiety, parents and children need some type of support, activity or other types of de-stressors to be able to cope. ...
We’re kicking off Women’s History Month by sharing resources specifically for the amazing girls in our gifted community who are already making history! What resources have been helpful for the gifted girls in your life?...
We've been fortunate to have so many accomplished and interesting people walk through our doors. Every month, IEA highlights one of our program alumni to let the community know what they've been up to. This month, we caught up with Scott Greenberg....
On this day in Women’s History Month, there are more stories than ever of remarkable individuals who have effected change for a more just and equitable society. Below are a few favorite resources I found when reflecting on the intelligence, resilience, and achievements of...
For Black History Month, here are some of American history's most talented, interesting and influential black women, who don't get enough of the spotlight....
Reading and writing comics are fantastic ways for students of all ages to develop their literacy skills and nurture their creativity. In my Cartooning for Creatives class with IEA, we read comics and analyze them for their literary techniques, such as character, setting, tone, perspective,...
While intellectually understanding the situation we face, a young gifted child may not yet possess the emotional vocabulary to process what’s going on around them. This can cause anxiety, stress, and can seriously affect their overall wellbeing....
There are a variety of things to consider: grade level curriculum, organizational skills, attentiveness, study habits and just general life activities. Classroom success ebbs and flows with each student’s situation, especially now with so many schedules disrupted. ...
Moderating screen time for youth has never been more difficult. Television, streaming services, and video games are a huge draw for children. But video games, or gaming, have benefits beyond television and streaming services....
As the program director for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship with fifteen-plus years selecting and working with the CDB Scholars and families, I’m asked this question more than any other, so I’m here to provide some inside information that you won’t find on High School...