Adulting Asymmetric: Picking a Path to Pursue

Like many other gifted individuals, my greatest challenge was figuring out what my professional direction was going to be. The next greatest challenge was to determine what kind of post graduate education I would pursue.
PRESS RELEASE: Pasadena Unified School District Engages The Institute for Educational Advancement to Support Gifted and Talented Education

Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) has partnered with local nonprofit, the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA), to deliver high-quality gifted and talented services for eligible students.
Tall Poppies

By Anvi Kevany When you hear the word “gifted,” what ideas pop into your head? Emily would like to change your mind. Her TEDx Talk will encompass her personal and […]
The Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Class of 2027

Following a rigorous application process, twenty-seven 2027 Caroline D. Bradley (CDB) Scholars were selected from a nationwide pool of highly qualified, accomplished young people who will be entering high school in the fall of 2023.
Myths and Realities of the Social and Emotional Development of Gifted Children

One of the biggest myths about gifted children is that they are able to succeed on their own without any assistance. This is not necessarily the case and many gifted children will not be “just fine” on their own.
Embracing Fall

Is August the Sunday Scaries of Months?
Growing Up Asymmetric: Entering the “Real World”

Giftedness does not just go away when you turn 18, but most resources for gifted
individuals do.
Planning for the School Year Ahead

By Issabela Tulalian As back to school season kicks off this month depending on where you are located, planning for the school year can be a daunting time for both […]
How Can the United States Better Support Gifted Education?

By Laurie Mittermiller In 2016, the Institute for Educational Advancement commissioned a national survey to gauge how the American public views gifted education. The results of that poll demonstrate that […]
PRESS RELEASE: The Institute for Educational Advancement’s Summer Spotlight Opens Barder House to Community

Pasadena, CA – 06/14/2022 – On June 23, the Institute for Educational Advancement(IEA) is holding its annual Summer Spotlight event at the historic Barder House in Pasadena. The event is […]