A Guide to Online Friendships

Guest post by CDB alumni Calder Hansen discusses how to navigate online friendships
Reflections on Teaching This Summer: Slowing Down and Observing Carefully


IEA’s Bees and Other Builders talks about the architects of the animal world and Shari Tishman’s book focuses on the role of close observation
Finding Self-Kindness: An Interview with Yunasa Fellow Dan Tichenor
IEA’s Yunasa Fellow, Dan Tichenor, teaches us about self-kindness
Listening, Learning and Taking Action for Social Justice
IEA’s commitment to being part of the solution against racism and violence along with resources to further the conversation
Preview Patsy Kumekawa’s New Book with Unreleased Chapter “Lessons”


Patsy Kumekawa, who is well-known in the gifted community, allows IEA to release a chapter from her new book
Springtime Is The Right Time – Celebrating National Volunteer Month

April is National Volunteer Month. Let’s think about who we are and what we want for our future — to think about volunteering, getting involved, and building community
Leaders of a New Generation
Here are five inspiring young people who are trailblazing for a new generation of activists and innovators
Parent-Teacher Conference Tips


Here are some tips including additional resources on how to have a productive and successful Parent Teacher conference
Finding Balance at Yunasa
IEA’s Yunasa offers the cultivation of the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual health for gifted kids
Parenting, the Self-Compassion Way

Michelle Bodwell,a LMFT and the lead for IEA’s Gifted Support Group, reminds parents of gifted kids to show themselves self-compassion