IEA News: New Class of CDB Scholars, iGEM EXPLORE Students Making Headlines, Welcome Reception and Raffle Fundraiser!

IEA E-Newsletter September 2024 [View online]( [DONATE]( [VOLUNTEER]( [CONTACT US]( We are excited to announce our Caroline D. Bradley Class of 2029 Scholars have been selected! Our Fall Academy Session started this week and we welcomed our teachers for some professional development. Support IEA by purchasing raffle tickets before our drawing at our Los Angeles Welcome Reception on Saturday, September 21. If you haven't read the [August Newsletter](, don't worry, you can find that issue and others on our website. Our August edition highlighted the announcement of our new President, Deborah Monroe, and an update from Elizabeth Jones, outgoing President. WELCOME RECEPTION . [text with flowers invite to event]( Come meet our President, Deborah Monroe, and mingle with IEA alums and families at our Welcome Reception on September 21st, at the home of IEA parents Talin and MacGregor Middleton in Los Angeles. We are also holding a raffle fundraiser. Tickets to the Magic Castle, a stay at the Westin Pasadena and a behind-the-scenes tour of The Huntington Library, Art Museum and Botanical Gardens are up for grabs! See our website for more details and information on how to purchase raffle tickets. The raffle drawing will take place at the Welcome Reception on September 21st and you do not need to be present to win! Your support of IEA's Impact Fund through raffle ticket purchases or direct donation will go directly to IEA programs for gifted youth. RSVP's are required. If you haven't received an invitation, contact us at [ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org](mailto:ieagifted@educationaladvancement.org?subject=Re%3A%20Welcome%20Reception%20Invite). [RSVP HERE]( [SEE RAFFLE ITEMS]( [DONATE]( CAROLINE D. BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP . [map of United States with states of scholars in red]( We were thrilled to welcome our Class of 2029 Scholars. Our Program Team has reached out to notify students, and hearing their joy is always one of our favorite moments. This year's cohort includes 26 students from 15 states. “The potential this year’s class of Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship holds is limitless,” said Mallory Aldrich, Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Senior Program Manager at IEA. “They are innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders who have already made great impacts in their communities. I know that this scholarship will give them even more opportunities to expand their minds and lean into their curiosities and shape the world for the better.” [READ PRESS RELEASE]( The CDB Scholarship application will open in late Fall 2024 for the class of 2030. The SAT/ACT dates and registration information can be found below. Please note that the ACT/SAT is optional for the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Program. If your child is under the age of 13, please contact the College Board/ACT for information to how to register for the exam. SAT: Please send SAT scores to the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Program using code 3862 Test Date Regular Registration Deadline October 5, 2024 September 20, 2024 November 2, 2024 October 18, 2024 December 7, 2024 November 22, 2024 March 8, 2025 February 28, 2025 ACT: Please send ACT scores to the Caroline D. Bradley Scholarship Program using code 7818 Test Date Regular Registration Deadline October 26, 2024 September 20, 2024 December 14, 2024 November 8, 2024 February 8, 2024 January 3, 2025 April 5, 2025 February 28, 2025 ACADEMY . [peoples sitting at table looking at tv screen]( Our team is excited to be in our first week of the Fall Academy Session! To prepare for the session ahead, we hosted a professional development session with our dedicated teachers. It was a valuable experience to discuss culturally responsive teaching, differentiation and strategies for supporting neurodivergent students. Teachers connected with staff and met IEA President, Deborah Monroe.​​​​​​ [LEARN MORE ACADEMY]( EXPLORE . Our iGEM team has been hard at work this past year to develop a synthetic biology solution to address the challenges posed by PFAS, also known as forever chemicals. Their goal is to find an effective way to remove PFAS contamination from drinking water. Curious to learn more about their research and what PFAS are? Read the GROW article by Claire Hendershot for a deeper dive into their groundbreaking work. The iGEM team also made a short video to explain their research. [READ THE ARTICLE]( [WATCH THE VIDEO]( RESOURCES . As we finalize our Fall programming, we're pleased to share an upcoming webinar offer through the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC), who are dedicated to supporting gifted youth and their families in the US. Advocating for Brilliance: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Gifted Education (Part 2) Hosted by the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) September 25, 2024 at 7:00 pm ET Unlock the secrets to nurturing your gifted child's potential by learning how to partner with professionals at school and beyond. Join the NAGC Parent, Family & Community Network for an empowering session filled with tips, tricks, and expert insights on how to be a champion for your gifted child. Part 2 explores strategies for advocacy with a training and discussion led by national experts. [REGISTER FOR ADVOCATING FOR BRILLIANCE]( [Institute for Educational Advancement logo]( [Update Email Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Institute for Educational Advancement 569 S. Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 403-8900 [www.educationaladvancement.org](