Announcing the 2018 Caroline D. Bradley Scholars!
The Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) has announced the 2018 class of award recipients of the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship, a four-year high school scholarship for gifted learners to attend […]
New Release: Your Downloadable Guide to Youth Programs and Services for Gifted Students
As parents and educators of gifted children know all too well, finding resources to meet the needs of these gifted learners can be difficult. Enter the Gifted Resource Center (GRC), […]
When There’s a Need, IEA Finds a Way!
by Niña Abonal, Senior Program Coordinator Since I started working at IEA three years ago, I’ve witnessed the remarkable evolution of our program offerings and have had the opportunity to spearhead […]
Leonardo da Vinci: Restless Renaissance Rebel
By Hillary Jade, Program Manager When Leonardo da Vinci is mentioned, either in an academic setting or in a casual conversation, one of several knee-jerk references usually comes to mind: […]
Just Released: Public Attitudes Towards Gifted Education Poll Summary
The Institute for Educational Advancement is excited to announce the release of the results of IEA’s poll of voters about gifted learners, the first of its kind! As a part […]
Reflections of a First-Time Academy Student
By Eli McLaughlin, Academy Student This summer was my first time at Academy. I had two classes, Ocean Exploration and Around the Wor(l)d: Letters and Language. On the first day […]
Reflections on EXPLORE
by Mark Blekherman, EXPLORE Extern When I stepped into IEA’s Barder House on June 18, I did not know what to expect. While I had researched the mission and programs of […]
What We’re Reading: Summer 2018
Are you looking for a summer book recommendation? Check out what some of us at IEA are currently enjoying! The Wisdom of Sundays: Life-Changing Insights from Super Soul Conversations by […]
Top 10 Resources for Parents of Gifted Children
by Nicole Endacott, Program Coordinator Are you having trouble finding the ideal resources for your gifted child? Are you overwhelmed by the quantity of resources but desperate for a way […]
Time-Tested and Kid-Approved: IEA Turns 20
by Abby Daniels, Director of Development and Communications This month, the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) kicks off our 20th year of supporting the hearts and minds of gifted youth. […]