Blog - Institute for Educational Advancement

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 a situation or an outcome, when in fact, we can’t.

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 of an organization they care about.

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 are a square peg and it just doesn’t fit. That is until they find that one teacher or mentor who opens the world of education to them.

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, and how we function as human beings."

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 for a lifelong interest in space, astronomy and physics. What can parents expect from this course? To find out, we talked in-depth with instructor Cynthia Perez.

Yunasa and Yunasa West 2021

August 11, 2021

Despite the lack of social interaction during shelter-at-home, it took no time for campers to reconnect and find common interests. They were courteous, respectful, considerate, and kind.

The Gift in Gifted Support Group

August 6, 2021

The GSG meetings offer a community eager to share what they have learned in their journey through not only gifted education, but also gifted living.

Why STEAM Education Is So Important Today

July 26, 2021

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, the ability to solve novel problems has become increasingly vital.”

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