IEA News: Deadlines and a new alumni spotlight

Turning a corner. IEA E-newsletter March 2021 [View in your browser]( [DONATE]( [VOLUNTEER]( [CONTACT US]( [January 2021]( Back in Class For the first time in nearly a year, we welcomed students back to our Learning Center in a limited capacity with full safety protocols. It's a small but meaningful milestone and a hopeful sign of things to come. With Academy's Summer session on the horizon, we're optimistic that things are finally beginning to turn a corner. We can't wait for the day we can safely welcome everyone back to full in-person classes. Until then, we still have a full slate of high quality virtual offerings to ensure that your child is engaged. Read on for updates on Yunasa, the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship, Spyglass and Academy. Yunasa . [Yunasa campers in a canoe]( Yunasa applications are due on Monday, March 15! Please note that Yunasa West camp dates have been moved one week earlier and will now take place from June 5 to June 12. This date has been changed on the recommendation of Camp Shadybrook, as no other organizations will be on-site at that time, ensuring that we can provide the most low-risk, low-exposure environment possible. [Watch the Yunasa Application Q&A Webinar here.]( [Click here for more information about applying to Yunasa.]( Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship . [Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Informational Webinar]( Applications are due on March 30! The Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship application season is coming to a close and we can't wait to begin learning about this year's crop of accomplished students. A note about recommenders: We've received reports that some recommenders are not receiving our emails to allow them to submit their referral letter. If you are experiencing this, please have your recommender contact us at scholarship@educationaladvancement.org and we'll work with them to submit their letter directly. Please make sure to be in contact with your recommender and confirm that their letter has been submitted! We completed our final Webinar this past week. If you'd like more information on the application process, you can find our webinar recordings below: - [November 20 Informational Webinar]( - [January 19 Informational Webinar]( [Find the application and more information here.]( Spyglass [Spyglass Series: New Online Course]( Building Community with Architecture April 6, 13, 20 and 27 Have you ever played Minecraft and thought, “I wish I could build this in real life?” In this four-part workshop, we will actively engage the built environment of Los Angeles. We will look at buildings and learn about their construction materials, design approaches, and environmental sustainability. We will become architects and use digital tools and paper models to express our design thinking. This is an introductory course; no design or arts experience is needed. Each session will provide insight into the concepts and language of architecture practice. Students will walk away with an awareness of our city and some fun design skills. Students are required to have a computer capable of running Rhino 3D and will be using the 90-day free trial of the program. [Register Today]( [Learn more about Spyglass Online Workshops]( Alumni Spotlight - Scott Greenberg . [Yunasa February Calendar]( We've been fortunate to have so many accomplished and interesting people walk through our doors. Each month, IEA will highlight one of our program alumni to let the community know what they've been up to. This month, we caught up with Scott Greenberg. What is a favorite IEA/CDB memory? I remember fondly my first Bradley Seminar, which took place in Dallas. It was my first time meeting the other Caroline D. Bradley Scholars, and it was a really fun time. It was also my first time in the state of Texas! What words of wisdom would you pass on to current IEA students? Don't be too busy. Find time to relax, to hang out with friends, and to read for fun. Some people feel pressure to do a million extracurricular activities, but you'll have a better time if you pick just a few activities that you really enjoy and find meaningful. [Read the full article by clicking here.]( Academy - Summer Session [Academy - Summer Session]( Summer session is coming up! While we are working to finalize the course schedule, here are the key dates to be aware of: - Online & In-Person Session Dates: June 21 to July 26, 2021. - No class on Monday, July 5. - Early Bird Application Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021 - Application Deadline: Friday, May 28, 2021 Additional information will be available once the schedule and course selection is released! In the meantime, [applications are open for early submission](. Yunasa - Mindfulness Calendar . [Yunasa February Calendar]( With the countless uncertainties we face in our daily lives, IEA would like to share an additional resource with our community to download and use. The 2021 monthly mindfulness calendar is inspired by practices from our Yunasa Summer Camps, where we focus on building balance and nurturance of the whole self – the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual. We hope you will enjoy these daily exercises aimed for us to live fully in the present and nurture our inner lives. [Download the April calendar.]( Monthly Highlights . Picture of the Month [A student looks through an IEA booklet while seated at a desk, outside in the sun] Our Learning Center porch serves as a great space for in-person learning! We are so excited to see you all again soon! Do you have photos of your children participating in IEA learning opportunities? Email them to [ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org](mailto:ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org?subject=Re%3A%20Call%20for%20Photos) and we may feature them in the newsletter. Blog Highlights - [Women's History Month]( - April is Women's History Month! Here are some resources to observe and celebrate women's history in a meaningful and interesting way. - [Gifted Black Women From History Who Don’t Get Enough Credit]( - Bridging the gap between Black History Month and Women's History Month, our very own Jennifer De La Haye shines a light on a broader range of influential and important black women in history. - [Comics for Literacy]( - Lucy Blagg teaches our Spring Academy class, "Cartooning for Creatives." Here are her age-appropriate recommendations for turning an interest in cartooning and comics into a learning opportunity. Upcoming Events Monday, Mar. 15 Yunasa Applications Due Tuesday, Mar. 30 Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Applications Due Tuesday, Apr. 5 - 10 Academy Spring Break/No Class Tuesday, Apr. 6 Spyglass Building Community with Architecture, Pt. 1 Join the Nautilus Society The continued generous support of our community makes our work possible, and this is exemplified by members of the NAUTILUS SOCIETY. By making a three-year pledge of annual donations, members give IEA stable sustained funding, which allows us to focus our efforts on providing specialized programs and services for our gifted students and their families. For more information on joining the NAUTILUS SOCIETY, please contact our Development Manager, Jane Laudeman, at jlaudeman@educationaladvancement.org. [Institute for Educational Advancement logo] [Update your Email Preferences]( Institute for Educational Advancement 569 S. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 403-8900 [www.educationaladvancement.org](