5 Reasons I[d]EA Day is Not to Miss!
By Mavis Bortey-fio, IEA Development Manager If you are reading this, that probably means this is not the first time hearing about our exciting fall fundraiser, I[d]EA Day. If, however, […]
Parenting, the Self-Compassion Way
By Michelle Bodwell, LMFT, ATR-BC As parents of gifted children, we’ve all had our share of “those moments.” Like when our child has a enormous melt-down in the store aisle, or […]
Fall Opportunities for Gifted Youth
By Rachel Hanks, IEA Administrative Assistant It’s hard to believe it’s already July! With the summer flying by, it’s never too early to start thinking about fall activities. Whether […]
2019 Bradley Seminar: Perspective & Resilience
by Brianna Safe, Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Associate The subtitle for this year’s seminar theme easily could have been something akin to: “How to Talk About Rejection and Failure in […]
Celebrating Heart & Fostering Hope: IEA’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
by Morgan Carrion, Assistant to the President On February 9, 2019, IEA celebrated its 20th anniversary! The event took place at Annandale Golf Club with over 100 guests in attendance. […]
Things We’re Excited About in 2019
by Hillary Jade, Program Manager It’s hard to believe, but we’re already well into the new year: 2019. Despite heavy rains – much-needed and welcomed throughout Los Angeles County – […]
Celebrating Heart, Fostering Hope: Honoring 20 Years of Work on Behalf of Gifted Children
On Saturday, February 9th, the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA) will host an anniversary celebration fundraiser to mark 20 years serving gifted children. Attendees will be treated to an evening […]
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: […]
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. […]
Shakespeare’s Tragedies and Sonnets
by Cassidy Kao, Academy Student Hi, I’m Cassidy Kao. I’m a twelve-year-old author and the founder and CEO of iPoetTree (more on this later). Additionally, I recently led my third […]