A Letter from Our Board Chair on President’s Retirement

I write today with bittersweet news. After more than 25 years of incredible service, Betsy Jones has decided to begin her transition from President of IEA to Senior Advisor starting later this year.
Elizabeth Jones to Retire as President Later This Year

When I co-founded the Institute for Educational Advancement over 25 years ago, I had no concept of just how much impact this organization would have on students, families, and the field of gifted education.
A Milestone and a Fabulous Evening

Congratulations to IEA on an amazing 25 years!
How Can the United States Better Support Gifted Education?

Funding allocated specifically for gifted children remains only a small fraction of the federal budget
A NEW HOME FOR YUNASA MICHIGAN!

IEA and Yunasa team welcome new and returning campers for Yunasa 2022
TOP 10 BLOG POSTS OF 2021

IEA’s most influential blog posts
3 QUOTES FROM FORMER GIFTED KIDS & HOW IEA IS BREAKING THE CYCLE

Quotes from former gifted kids on how the IEA is breaking the cycle of negativity surrounding giftedness
Press Release: The Institute for Educational Advancement Announces 29 Recipients for Nationwide High School Scholarship

Recipients of the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship for the class of 2026 have been picked
The Gift in Gifted Support Group

IEA’s GSG meetings help gifted students feel less lonely, offer support and resources
Why STEAM Education Is So Important Today

STEAM (and its forerunner STEM) is a critical component of 21st education