A Letter from Our Board Chair on President’s Retirement
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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
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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.
Guest Blog: Cleo Person, Yunasa Counselor & Former Camper
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IEA’s Yunasa Summer Camp brings people in from all over the country
Embracing Fall
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Is August the Sunday Scaries of Months?
THE GOOD AND THE BAD EFFECTS OF VIDEO GAMES ON CHILDREN
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Video games can be beneficial and detrimental to a child’s development
Anxiety About the Future? Why You Should Manage Future Tripping
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Worrying about things which we have no control over is a recipe for misery
Commemorating Juneteenth
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The Unites States Congress overwhelmingly voted to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, commemorating the independence of slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865
Guest Post: My Story
A guest post by career and personal coach, Dr. Marty Nemko