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HOW TO PREPARE TO APPLY FOR THE CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP

May 21, 2022

As the Program Director for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship program, I’ve been asked by prospective applicants how to “best” prepare their application so that it not only gets read, but stands out. There…

THE 12TH ANNUAL ECSTEM CONFERENCE AND EARTH SCIENCE RESOURCES

May 21, 2022

This past Friday and Saturday, The Children’s Center at Caltech hosted its 12th annual ECSTEM Conference, bringing together renowned authors, guest speakers and experts in the field of Early Childhood and STEM. The theme…

YOGA POSES TO HELP CALM THE OVERACTIVE MIND

May 21, 2022

Last fall, we talked about breathing techniques to help calm a child’s overactive mind. Today, I would like to introduce a few yoga poses with a similar calming effect. Because gifted children tend to receive stimuli…

A NEW HOME FOR YUNASA MICHIGAN!

May 21, 2022

As we are continuing to adjust with COVID-19 and staying up to date with current states’ regulations- the IEA staff and Yunasa team are incredibly excited to be able to welcome new and returning…

SIMPLE WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT’S TEACHER

May 21, 2022

Right now, it seems hard to not see a story about teacher burnout during the 2021-2022 school year. Our nation’s teachers from public to private schools have had to shift, reimagine, give up planning…

THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS

May 21, 2022

“All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my mother.” – Abraham Lincoln Parents play an irreplaceable role in the lives of their children. This relationship has a profound impact on a…

MAKING 2021 AN INCLUSIVE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

May 21, 2022

December is a festive month, when there are several holidays being celebrated, and how it’s important to recognize that not everyone celebrates just one holiday, or that some celebrate two or more holidays, while…

3 QUOTES FROM FORMER GIFTED KIDS & HOW IEA IS BREAKING THE CYCLE

May 21, 2022

If you’re a parent of a gifted child or are work in gifted education, you’ve probably noticed that the term “gifted” doesn’t always have the most positive connotation in conversations outside of a similarly minded…

Q&A with Spring Academy

December 1, 2021

This spring, IEA’s Academy program is offering a truly dynamic selection of in person and online course offerings. From favorites such as Chemistry Lab and Virtual Escape to new additions Poetry Book and Ornithology,…

Q&A with Spring Academy

December 1, 2021

Anxiety About the Future? Why You Should Manage Future Tripping

October 22, 2021

If we spend our time worrying about things which we have no control over, that’s a recipe for misery. Future-tripping is often rooted in our desire and often unconscious wishing that we can control…

The Joy of Giving

October 15, 2021

Donors are vital to the life of all non-profit organizations and most will agree that their giving is not just about making a donation, but about wanting to make positive difference in the life…

CDB Reflections on Teammates and Mentors

October 1, 2021

But then I went a little deeper and I thought of the students who we work with at IEA who are often told to fit into round hole of the education system when they…

Breathing Techniques to Help Calm the Overactive Mind

September 21, 2021

Because gifted children tend to receive stimuli more intensely it is essential to find ways to connect the mind, body, and spirit to help ground them and give them tools to focus and relax….

Press Release: The Institute for Educational Advancement Announces 29 Recipients for Nationwide High School Scholarship

September 13, 2021

The annual award is one of the only nationwide merit-based high school scholarships…

STEAM Projects from Academy Students

September 2, 2021

Are you looking for inspiration on how to get involved in IEA’s upcoming peer-to-peer STEAM-A-THON fundraiser? Look no further than Academy students! …

What You Can Learn From Superhero Comics

August 25, 2021

“For those who want to plot and plan a longer narrative that is inspired by Marvel, that becomes the basis for fiction fantasy and science fiction writing.”…

Examining the Internet’s Impact on the Way Children Think

August 17, 2021

“Really, it’s an amazing journey into how humanity has used tools over time and how the internet happens to be the most recent tool that is greatly impacting how we live, how we think,…

Building a Passion for Space

August 12, 2021

This Fall, the Institute for Educational Advancement’s Academy program will be offering a wide variety of classes, including the return of “Space Academy.” Designed for students ages 6 through 9, this class lays the foundation…

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Welcome to the IEA Blog

HOW TO PREPARE TO APPLY FOR THE CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP

THE 12TH ANNUAL ECSTEM CONFERENCE AND EARTH SCIENCE RESOURCES

YOGA POSES TO HELP CALM THE OVERACTIVE MIND

A NEW HOME FOR YUNASA MICHIGAN!

SIMPLE WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT’S TEACHER

THE IMPORTANCE OF PARENTS

TOP 10 BLOG POSTS OF 2021

MAKING 2021 AN INCLUSIVE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

3 QUOTES FROM FORMER GIFTED KIDS & HOW IEA IS BREAKING THE CYCLE

Q&A with Spring Academy

Q&A with Spring Academy

Anxiety About the Future? Why You Should Manage Future Tripping

The Joy of Giving

CDB Reflections on Teammates and Mentors

Breathing Techniques to Help Calm the Overactive Mind

Press Release: The Institute for Educational Advancement Announces 29 Recipients for Nationwide High School Scholarship

STEAM Projects from Academy Students

What You Can Learn From Superhero Comics

Examining the Internet’s Impact on the Way Children Think

Building a Passion for Space

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