Summer Reads 2020 for Kids, Young Adults and Adults
By Amber McClarin, IEA Enrollment Coordinator Summer plans may not be shaping up the way we had imagined, but that doesn’t mean that traveling to new and exciting places are […]
Learning in the Time of COVID
By Jennifer De La Haye “The word ‘education’ comes from the Latin ‘educere’= e (out of) + ducere (to draw). Education is not just about putting information in. We […]
Spreading Peace – Helping Gifted Children Navigate COVID-19
By Jennifer De La Haye As the COVID-19 pandemic has developed over the last couple of weeks, I have been struck by my own attachments to simple comforts and small […]
Springtime Is The Right Time – Celebrating National Volunteer Month
By Amber McClarin, IEA Enrollment Coordinator Springtime, a great time to look ahead! A time to think about what we want to do when we emerge from hibernation, self-quarantine, or a […]
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 […]
4 Easy Tips to Prepare for Heading Back to School
By Amber McClarin, IEA Enrollment Coordinator The nation’s children are headed back into the classroom as the 2019-2020 school year gets underway! New beginnings can be a grab bag of […]
“Something Beautiful” – Elizabeth’s Story
“He was like a bomb.” That is how Elizabeth described her eldest son, Joseph who, at 4 years old, was a highly energetic child with an urgent fascination for numbers. […]
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 […]
Backyard Safari – A Summer Activity Suggestion
By Felicia V. Gaddis Summer has arrived, school is out and you are probably trying to find something for your young gifted child to do that will engage and satisfy […]
Featured Professionals for National Mental Health Month
By Niña Abonal, MA, Program Manager Each year during the month of May, organizations like National Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health America, raise awareness and highlight the importance of […]