Why We Need the Label
by Jennifer de la Haye When I summarize IEA’s work to people outside our network: “…we are an educational nonprofit that works with gifted kids,” I am often met with […]
5 Lessons I’ve Learned from Working with Gifted Kids
By Nicole Endacott, IEA Program Coordinator After working with gifted kids for over the past three years at IEA, Program Coordinator Nicole Endacott shares the 5 lessons she has learned […]
IEA Students Share the Impact of Mentorship
By Megan Figueroa, Program Manager “One of the most valuable experiences a gifted student can have is exposure to a mentor who is willing to share personal values, a particular […]
Helping Gifted Children Understand and Manage Intense Emotions
By Rachel Hanks, Communications Assistant In today’s media and news, I feel like I hear more stories about the benefits of sharing emotions and discussing mental health than I ever […]
Top 10 Blog Posts of 2019
By Ashley Prior, Marketing and Communications Coordinator Thank you so much to all of our blog’s readers. This year we had a record number of visitors and comments on our […]
Everything You Want to Know About the Inner Workings of the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship
By Bonnie Raskin, Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Director In the course of my fifteen years at the Institute for Educational Advancement at the helm of the Caroline D. Bradley (CDB) […]
3 Ways Parents Can Engage Gifted Students During the Holiday Break
By Katie Sanborn, Office Manager The holidays are upon us and with that comes school closures. Gifted children tend to have a strong desire and need for intellectual stimulation, and […]
Why give to IEA this #GivingTuesday!
By Mavis Bortey-fio, Development Manager I have had quite the journey in my six months at IEA. After the first few weeks, I was crying at work while listening […]
2019 Vision & Leadership 2e Symposium
By Alexis Hopper, IEA Program Coordinator This past weekend, Bridges 2e Center for Research and Professional Development hosted the 2019 Vision & Leadership 2e Symposium. I had the honor and […]
National Book Month: Featured Gifted Books for Parents & Educators
By Niña Abanol, IEA Program Manager Every October, people national wide celebrate National Book Month. Studies have shown that reading not only improves your vocabulary and spelling, but it’s also […]