Institute for Educational Advancement
@ieagifted.bsky.social
Nonprofit organization
Connecting bright minds; Nurturing intellectual & personal growth
569 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, California 91101
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Connecting bright minds; Nurturing intellectual & personal growth
569 S Marengo Ave, Pasadena, California 91101
linkin.bio/iea
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!
This September 15 - October 15, we're giving extra recognition to the contributions the Hispanic and Latinx communities have made in the US.
Swipe through for some book recommendations to learn more about some inspiring figures!
This September 15 - October 15, we're giving extra recognition to the contributions the Hispanic and Latinx communities have made in the US.
Swipe through for some book recommendations to learn more about some inspiring figures!
September 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month!
This September 15 - October 15, we're giving extra recognition to the contributions the Hispanic and Latinx communities have made in the US.
Swipe through for some book recommendations to learn more about some inspiring figures!
This September 15 - October 15, we're giving extra recognition to the contributions the Hispanic and Latinx communities have made in the US.
Swipe through for some book recommendations to learn more about some inspiring figures!
📢 Announcing the CDB Scholars Class of 2030!
This year's cohort includes 26 students from 11 states who are dedicated community members, passionate learners and leaders among their peers.
Read the full press release on our website at bit.ly/3VfErgX
#GiftedEducation
This year's cohort includes 26 students from 11 states who are dedicated community members, passionate learners and leaders among their peers.
Read the full press release on our website at bit.ly/3VfErgX
#GiftedEducation
September 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
📢 Announcing the CDB Scholars Class of 2030!
This year's cohort includes 26 students from 11 states who are dedicated community members, passionate learners and leaders among their peers.
Read the full press release on our website at bit.ly/3VfErgX
#GiftedEducation
This year's cohort includes 26 students from 11 states who are dedicated community members, passionate learners and leaders among their peers.
Read the full press release on our website at bit.ly/3VfErgX
#GiftedEducation
What's the best high school for a gifted student? 🏫
It isn't one size fits all. In these profiles, IEA students share how they discovered their best fit high school, what they learned along the way, and the advice they believe families would like to know.
#GiftedEducation
It isn't one size fits all. In these profiles, IEA students share how they discovered their best fit high school, what they learned along the way, and the advice they believe families would like to know.
#GiftedEducation
September 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
What's the best high school for a gifted student? 🏫
It isn't one size fits all. In these profiles, IEA students share how they discovered their best fit high school, what they learned along the way, and the advice they believe families would like to know.
#GiftedEducation
It isn't one size fits all. In these profiles, IEA students share how they discovered their best fit high school, what they learned along the way, and the advice they believe families would like to know.
#GiftedEducation
How to start the year off right 💬
We asked our students to give advice to 9th graders who are starting off the new year, likely at a new school. Here's what they had to say.
We asked our students to give advice to 9th graders who are starting off the new year, likely at a new school. Here's what they had to say.
September 8, 2025 at 11:00 PM
How to start the year off right 💬
We asked our students to give advice to 9th graders who are starting off the new year, likely at a new school. Here's what they had to say.
We asked our students to give advice to 9th graders who are starting off the new year, likely at a new school. Here's what they had to say.
Happy National Read a Book Day! 📖
Not sure what to read? We recommend:
- Mistakes That Worked by Charlotte Foltz Jones
- What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
- Weird! by Erin Frankel
- Some of My Best Friends Are Books by Judith Wynn Halsted
- And Still We Rise by Miles Corwin
#ReadABookDay
Not sure what to read? We recommend:
- Mistakes That Worked by Charlotte Foltz Jones
- What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
- Weird! by Erin Frankel
- Some of My Best Friends Are Books by Judith Wynn Halsted
- And Still We Rise by Miles Corwin
#ReadABookDay
September 6, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy National Read a Book Day! 📖
Not sure what to read? We recommend:
- Mistakes That Worked by Charlotte Foltz Jones
- What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
- Weird! by Erin Frankel
- Some of My Best Friends Are Books by Judith Wynn Halsted
- And Still We Rise by Miles Corwin
#ReadABookDay
Not sure what to read? We recommend:
- Mistakes That Worked by Charlotte Foltz Jones
- What Do You Do With an Idea? by Kobi Yamada
- Weird! by Erin Frankel
- Some of My Best Friends Are Books by Judith Wynn Halsted
- And Still We Rise by Miles Corwin
#ReadABookDay
Select Academy courses still available!
Keep your curious child engaged this fall in our advanced enrichment courses. Take deep dives into unique topics with real-world experts:
📽️ Writing for Movies
🤖 Advanced LEGO Mindstorms
⚖️ Mock Trial
🔬 I am a Scientist
Apply by Sep 9 at bit.ly/4ndiJ99
Keep your curious child engaged this fall in our advanced enrichment courses. Take deep dives into unique topics with real-world experts:
📽️ Writing for Movies
🤖 Advanced LEGO Mindstorms
⚖️ Mock Trial
🔬 I am a Scientist
Apply by Sep 9 at bit.ly/4ndiJ99
September 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Select Academy courses still available!
Keep your curious child engaged this fall in our advanced enrichment courses. Take deep dives into unique topics with real-world experts:
📽️ Writing for Movies
🤖 Advanced LEGO Mindstorms
⚖️ Mock Trial
🔬 I am a Scientist
Apply by Sep 9 at bit.ly/4ndiJ99
Keep your curious child engaged this fall in our advanced enrichment courses. Take deep dives into unique topics with real-world experts:
📽️ Writing for Movies
🤖 Advanced LEGO Mindstorms
⚖️ Mock Trial
🔬 I am a Scientist
Apply by Sep 9 at bit.ly/4ndiJ99
Last call to register for Fall Academy! 📣
Advanced enrichment perfect for your curious learner, in-person and online!
Some of our favorites this fall are:
⚖️ Mock Trial
🤖 Advanced LEGO Mindstorms
🎵 Physics of Music
🏜️ Extreme Environments and Evolution
Deadline: Tue, Sep 2nd
Apply: bit.ly/4mZDwgo
Advanced enrichment perfect for your curious learner, in-person and online!
Some of our favorites this fall are:
⚖️ Mock Trial
🤖 Advanced LEGO Mindstorms
🎵 Physics of Music
🏜️ Extreme Environments and Evolution
Deadline: Tue, Sep 2nd
Apply: bit.ly/4mZDwgo
August 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Last call to register for Fall Academy! 📣
Advanced enrichment perfect for your curious learner, in-person and online!
Some of our favorites this fall are:
⚖️ Mock Trial
🤖 Advanced LEGO Mindstorms
🎵 Physics of Music
🏜️ Extreme Environments and Evolution
Deadline: Tue, Sep 2nd
Apply: bit.ly/4mZDwgo
Advanced enrichment perfect for your curious learner, in-person and online!
Some of our favorites this fall are:
⚖️ Mock Trial
🤖 Advanced LEGO Mindstorms
🎵 Physics of Music
🏜️ Extreme Environments and Evolution
Deadline: Tue, Sep 2nd
Apply: bit.ly/4mZDwgo
Meet Thomas! 👋
Thomas Zenteno is an IEA Alum who participated in our programs when he was in high school. We're so excited to have him back as a teacher at Academy almost 20 years later!
Read more of Thomas' story and more from our community in our brand new 2024 Annual Report! bit.ly/iea2024
Thomas Zenteno is an IEA Alum who participated in our programs when he was in high school. We're so excited to have him back as a teacher at Academy almost 20 years later!
Read more of Thomas' story and more from our community in our brand new 2024 Annual Report! bit.ly/iea2024
May 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Meet Thomas! 👋
Thomas Zenteno is an IEA Alum who participated in our programs when he was in high school. We're so excited to have him back as a teacher at Academy almost 20 years later!
Read more of Thomas' story and more from our community in our brand new 2024 Annual Report! bit.ly/iea2024
Thomas Zenteno is an IEA Alum who participated in our programs when he was in high school. We're so excited to have him back as a teacher at Academy almost 20 years later!
Read more of Thomas' story and more from our community in our brand new 2024 Annual Report! bit.ly/iea2024
Let’s lift each other up. 💚
1 in 6 U.S. youth have a mental health condition, but only half receive treatment (Peterson & Whitney, 2019.) That's why this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we are encouraging early intervention and fostering empathy and understanding.
1 in 6 U.S. youth have a mental health condition, but only half receive treatment (Peterson & Whitney, 2019.) That's why this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we are encouraging early intervention and fostering empathy and understanding.
May 6, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Let’s lift each other up. 💚
1 in 6 U.S. youth have a mental health condition, but only half receive treatment (Peterson & Whitney, 2019.) That's why this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we are encouraging early intervention and fostering empathy and understanding.
1 in 6 U.S. youth have a mental health condition, but only half receive treatment (Peterson & Whitney, 2019.) That's why this #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, we are encouraging early intervention and fostering empathy and understanding.
We're celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by reading books featuring Asian and Pacific Islander characters! 📚️
Here are a few of our favorites that you and your families can enjoy in May and beyond:
Here are a few of our favorites that you and your families can enjoy in May and beyond:
May 1, 2025 at 11:01 PM
We're celebrating AAPI Heritage Month by reading books featuring Asian and Pacific Islander characters! 📚️
Here are a few of our favorites that you and your families can enjoy in May and beyond:
Here are a few of our favorites that you and your families can enjoy in May and beyond:
Ready for anything–even a zombie apocalypse! 🧟♂️
Thanks to their Zombie Based Geography course this spring, our students might be the most prepared group of 11–14 year olds to survive in "The Last of Us."
#TheLastOfUs
Thanks to their Zombie Based Geography course this spring, our students might be the most prepared group of 11–14 year olds to survive in "The Last of Us."
#TheLastOfUs
April 29, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Ready for anything–even a zombie apocalypse! 🧟♂️
Thanks to their Zombie Based Geography course this spring, our students might be the most prepared group of 11–14 year olds to survive in "The Last of Us."
#TheLastOfUs
Thanks to their Zombie Based Geography course this spring, our students might be the most prepared group of 11–14 year olds to survive in "The Last of Us."
#TheLastOfUs
Curious how you can incorporate 3D printing in your classroom? 🖨️
Join us for our training series on Teacher 3D Printing, Electronics, and Math Curriculum Workshops, hosted by IEA and NonScriptum LLC!
Dive into maker technologies and how they can transform STEM learning for your students.
Join us for our training series on Teacher 3D Printing, Electronics, and Math Curriculum Workshops, hosted by IEA and NonScriptum LLC!
Dive into maker technologies and how they can transform STEM learning for your students.
April 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Curious how you can incorporate 3D printing in your classroom? 🖨️
Join us for our training series on Teacher 3D Printing, Electronics, and Math Curriculum Workshops, hosted by IEA and NonScriptum LLC!
Dive into maker technologies and how they can transform STEM learning for your students.
Join us for our training series on Teacher 3D Printing, Electronics, and Math Curriculum Workshops, hosted by IEA and NonScriptum LLC!
Dive into maker technologies and how they can transform STEM learning for your students.
The cost of eggs won't stop us from doing egg drop experiments 🥚
Students had a great time building structures to try and protect their eggs from breaking when dropped. Sadly, not all structures were successful.
See if this egg survived!
#GiftedEducation #EggDropChallenge
Students had a great time building structures to try and protect their eggs from breaking when dropped. Sadly, not all structures were successful.
See if this egg survived!
#GiftedEducation #EggDropChallenge
April 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The cost of eggs won't stop us from doing egg drop experiments 🥚
Students had a great time building structures to try and protect their eggs from breaking when dropped. Sadly, not all structures were successful.
See if this egg survived!
#GiftedEducation #EggDropChallenge
Students had a great time building structures to try and protect their eggs from breaking when dropped. Sadly, not all structures were successful.
See if this egg survived!
#GiftedEducation #EggDropChallenge
Congrats on your Regeneron Science Talent Search win, Matteo!🏆️
Former IEA Academy and EXPLORE student won the first place prize of $250,000 last month for his work during his EXPLORE internship!
#GiftedEducation #RegeneronSTS @regeneron.com
Former IEA Academy and EXPLORE student won the first place prize of $250,000 last month for his work during his EXPLORE internship!
#GiftedEducation #RegeneronSTS @regeneron.com
April 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Congrats on your Regeneron Science Talent Search win, Matteo!🏆️
Former IEA Academy and EXPLORE student won the first place prize of $250,000 last month for his work during his EXPLORE internship!
#GiftedEducation #RegeneronSTS @regeneron.com
Former IEA Academy and EXPLORE student won the first place prize of $250,000 last month for his work during his EXPLORE internship!
#GiftedEducation #RegeneronSTS @regeneron.com
Students had a great time at IEA's Museum Mysteries workshop at The Huntington Library this past Saturday!
They solved the case of the stolen orchid through simulated DNA testing, chromatography, logic puzzles, and more, and got to explore the Conservatory and Library.
#GiftedEducation
They solved the case of the stolen orchid through simulated DNA testing, chromatography, logic puzzles, and more, and got to explore the Conservatory and Library.
#GiftedEducation
April 9, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Students had a great time at IEA's Museum Mysteries workshop at The Huntington Library this past Saturday!
They solved the case of the stolen orchid through simulated DNA testing, chromatography, logic puzzles, and more, and got to explore the Conservatory and Library.
#GiftedEducation
They solved the case of the stolen orchid through simulated DNA testing, chromatography, logic puzzles, and more, and got to explore the Conservatory and Library.
#GiftedEducation
Join us for a free Gifted Support Group to learn practical strategies for handling difficult emotions.
Supporting Children's Emotional Well-Being in the Face of Adversity
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:00pm
569 S Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101
#GiftedEducation #ParentSupport
Supporting Children's Emotional Well-Being in the Face of Adversity
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:00pm
569 S Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101
#GiftedEducation #ParentSupport
April 4, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Join us for a free Gifted Support Group to learn practical strategies for handling difficult emotions.
Supporting Children's Emotional Well-Being in the Face of Adversity
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:00pm
569 S Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101
#GiftedEducation #ParentSupport
Supporting Children's Emotional Well-Being in the Face of Adversity
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:00pm
569 S Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101
#GiftedEducation #ParentSupport
Join IEA and 200+ exhibitors at this free, all-ages event brings you the best in creativity, science, math, and technology! April 12th, 9am to 4pm at Exposition Park.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious food trucks, live music, and celebrity appearances!
@lapubliclibrary.bsky.social
Bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious food trucks, live music, and celebrity appearances!
@lapubliclibrary.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Join IEA and 200+ exhibitors at this free, all-ages event brings you the best in creativity, science, math, and technology! April 12th, 9am to 4pm at Exposition Park.
Bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious food trucks, live music, and celebrity appearances!
@lapubliclibrary.bsky.social
Bring your family and friends to enjoy delicious food trucks, live music, and celebrity appearances!
@lapubliclibrary.bsky.social
Spring is in the air 🌼
The spring equinox was on March 20, and now is a great time to learn about astronomy, seasons, and weather!
As a reminder, Academy is off for Spring Break this week from March 31st through April 5th. We'll see you back in our Learning Center on April 7th!
#GiftedEducation
The spring equinox was on March 20, and now is a great time to learn about astronomy, seasons, and weather!
As a reminder, Academy is off for Spring Break this week from March 31st through April 5th. We'll see you back in our Learning Center on April 7th!
#GiftedEducation
March 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Spring is in the air 🌼
The spring equinox was on March 20, and now is a great time to learn about astronomy, seasons, and weather!
As a reminder, Academy is off for Spring Break this week from March 31st through April 5th. We'll see you back in our Learning Center on April 7th!
#GiftedEducation
The spring equinox was on March 20, and now is a great time to learn about astronomy, seasons, and weather!
As a reminder, Academy is off for Spring Break this week from March 31st through April 5th. We'll see you back in our Learning Center on April 7th!
#GiftedEducation
Something or nothing? 🔗
From maze runs to zip lines, and more, students have been learning all about inertia, gravity and design while constructing Rube Goldberg machines.
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Interested in hands-on learning? Enroll students ages 6-14 for Academy by May 21 at bit.ly/4iXE30t
#GiftedEducation
From maze runs to zip lines, and more, students have been learning all about inertia, gravity and design while constructing Rube Goldberg machines.
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Interested in hands-on learning? Enroll students ages 6-14 for Academy by May 21 at bit.ly/4iXE30t
#GiftedEducation
March 26, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Something or nothing? 🔗
From maze runs to zip lines, and more, students have been learning all about inertia, gravity and design while constructing Rube Goldberg machines.
--
Interested in hands-on learning? Enroll students ages 6-14 for Academy by May 21 at bit.ly/4iXE30t
#GiftedEducation
From maze runs to zip lines, and more, students have been learning all about inertia, gravity and design while constructing Rube Goldberg machines.
--
Interested in hands-on learning? Enroll students ages 6-14 for Academy by May 21 at bit.ly/4iXE30t
#GiftedEducation
Academy students have had a lot of fun working on engineering challenges!
From Tallest Tower to Rubber Band Car and Rocket Catcher Challenges, they're combining physics and engineering to create, test, and improve their projects.
Register for summer Academy! Students ages 6-14: bit.ly/4iXE30t
From Tallest Tower to Rubber Band Car and Rocket Catcher Challenges, they're combining physics and engineering to create, test, and improve their projects.
Register for summer Academy! Students ages 6-14: bit.ly/4iXE30t
March 24, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Academy students have had a lot of fun working on engineering challenges!
From Tallest Tower to Rubber Band Car and Rocket Catcher Challenges, they're combining physics and engineering to create, test, and improve their projects.
Register for summer Academy! Students ages 6-14: bit.ly/4iXE30t
From Tallest Tower to Rubber Band Car and Rocket Catcher Challenges, they're combining physics and engineering to create, test, and improve their projects.
Register for summer Academy! Students ages 6-14: bit.ly/4iXE30t
Last call to solve museum mysteries! 🕵️
Our interdisciplinary scavenger hunt across the Huntington grounds will help students learn about genetic fingerprints, art interpretation, botany, and more.
Tuition assistance available.
Register by March 28th at bit.ly/museum-myste...
#AttheH
Our interdisciplinary scavenger hunt across the Huntington grounds will help students learn about genetic fingerprints, art interpretation, botany, and more.
Tuition assistance available.
Register by March 28th at bit.ly/museum-myste...
#AttheH
March 21, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Last call to solve museum mysteries! 🕵️
Our interdisciplinary scavenger hunt across the Huntington grounds will help students learn about genetic fingerprints, art interpretation, botany, and more.
Tuition assistance available.
Register by March 28th at bit.ly/museum-myste...
#AttheH
Our interdisciplinary scavenger hunt across the Huntington grounds will help students learn about genetic fingerprints, art interpretation, botany, and more.
Tuition assistance available.
Register by March 28th at bit.ly/museum-myste...
#AttheH
Calling all teachers and homeschool parents! 💡
Join us this summer for our training series on Teacher 3D Printing, Electronics, and Math Curriculum Workshops, hosted by IEA and NonScriptum LLC!
Dive into maker technologies and explore how they can transform STEM learning for your students.
Join us this summer for our training series on Teacher 3D Printing, Electronics, and Math Curriculum Workshops, hosted by IEA and NonScriptum LLC!
Dive into maker technologies and explore how they can transform STEM learning for your students.
March 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Calling all teachers and homeschool parents! 💡
Join us this summer for our training series on Teacher 3D Printing, Electronics, and Math Curriculum Workshops, hosted by IEA and NonScriptum LLC!
Dive into maker technologies and explore how they can transform STEM learning for your students.
Join us this summer for our training series on Teacher 3D Printing, Electronics, and Math Curriculum Workshops, hosted by IEA and NonScriptum LLC!
Dive into maker technologies and explore how they can transform STEM learning for your students.
Last call for Yunasa Summer 2025! 🏕️
Applications for this summer close next Friday, March 14th. If you're interested in attending our sleep-away summer camp to support your whole gifted child, make sure you submit your application soon! educationaladvancement.org/yunasa/
#GiftedEducation
Applications for this summer close next Friday, March 14th. If you're interested in attending our sleep-away summer camp to support your whole gifted child, make sure you submit your application soon! educationaladvancement.org/yunasa/
#GiftedEducation
March 7, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Last call for Yunasa Summer 2025! 🏕️
Applications for this summer close next Friday, March 14th. If you're interested in attending our sleep-away summer camp to support your whole gifted child, make sure you submit your application soon! educationaladvancement.org/yunasa/
#GiftedEducation
Applications for this summer close next Friday, March 14th. If you're interested in attending our sleep-away summer camp to support your whole gifted child, make sure you submit your application soon! educationaladvancement.org/yunasa/
#GiftedEducation
Take a sneak peak at our Summer Academy schedule!
IEA Academy's summer program will run for 3, 2-week sessions with classes running M-F:
- Session 1: June 16-27
- Session 2: July 7-18
- Session 3: July 28-August 8
Classes are held online and in-person in Pasadena, CA.
IEA Academy's summer program will run for 3, 2-week sessions with classes running M-F:
- Session 1: June 16-27
- Session 2: July 7-18
- Session 3: July 28-August 8
Classes are held online and in-person in Pasadena, CA.
March 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Take a sneak peak at our Summer Academy schedule!
IEA Academy's summer program will run for 3, 2-week sessions with classes running M-F:
- Session 1: June 16-27
- Session 2: July 7-18
- Session 3: July 28-August 8
Classes are held online and in-person in Pasadena, CA.
IEA Academy's summer program will run for 3, 2-week sessions with classes running M-F:
- Session 1: June 16-27
- Session 2: July 7-18
- Session 3: July 28-August 8
Classes are held online and in-person in Pasadena, CA.
Hello Bluesky 👋 We're here to support gifted youth
Gifted students are more than a test score. For over 25 years, IEA has helped grow and balance the whole gifted child through:
🌟advanced enrichment
🌟personalized guidance
🌟social-emotional growth
🌟community building
Gifted students are more than a test score. For over 25 years, IEA has helped grow and balance the whole gifted child through:
🌟advanced enrichment
🌟personalized guidance
🌟social-emotional growth
🌟community building
March 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Hello Bluesky 👋 We're here to support gifted youth
Gifted students are more than a test score. For over 25 years, IEA has helped grow and balance the whole gifted child through:
🌟advanced enrichment
🌟personalized guidance
🌟social-emotional growth
🌟community building
Gifted students are more than a test score. For over 25 years, IEA has helped grow and balance the whole gifted child through:
🌟advanced enrichment
🌟personalized guidance
🌟social-emotional growth
🌟community building