Funding will transform outdoor learning space at the organization鈥檚 Pasadena Learning Center
Pasadena, Calif. 鈥� 8/9/2023 鈥� The Institute for Educational Advancement(优蜜视频), a national nonprofit dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of our nation鈥檚 gifted and advanced learners, will transform their outdoor space in Pasadena, CA into an Outdoor Multi-Use Classroom and Activity Space. This project was funded in part by a grant from the Pasadena Community Foundation with additional funding from another local foundation. 优蜜视频 also recently received a generous grant from the Joseph Drown Foundation for general operating expenses. The support from organizations dedicated to improving the lives of people in the greater Pasadena area during the 优蜜视频鈥檚 milestone 25th anniversary is critical as the nonprofit looks to deepen its reach to more underserved communities within Los Angeles County and increase capacity for the next 25 years.
Outdoor spaces for learning opportunities and community gatherings have become increasingly important as 优蜜视频 strives to support healthy learning experiences for its students and families. The pandemic reinforced the value of supporting high-quality teaching and learning in outdoor spaces. Access to outdoor learning experiences has been credited with helping to reduce stress and increase concentration as well as an overall sense of emotional well-being for children.
The new outdoor classroom will include a shade pergola, drought-tolerant landscaping, lighting, secure fencing and resurfaced asphalt for improved safety and accessibility for all students, teachers and staff. Students enrolled in 优蜜视频鈥檚 dynamic educational programming, which includes enrichment classes on a wide variety of subjects, will benefit from the additional classroom space as they conduct experiments and research, play games, improve creativity, and explore their passions in the fresh air. The outdoor classroom will also provide a venue to host community gatherings and special 优蜜视频 events. The new Outdoor Multi-Use Classroom and Activity Space is expected to be completed in early 2024.
鈥淥ur Learning Center, housed inside a historic building, has been an inviting and 鈥榟ome-like鈥� place for our students,鈥� said Elizabeth Jones, president and co-founder, Institute for Educational Advancement. 鈥淭he funding from local organizations like the Pasadena Community Foundation will help us provide private, safe, and secure outdoor spaces for our students that will open up exciting new learning opportunities to support gifted children, an underserved population in Los Angeles County and beyond.鈥�
For 25 years, 优蜜视频 has believed that every child deserves access to the most appropriate educational opportunities and individual support they need to thrive and pursue their full intellectual and personal potential. Recognized as one of the nation鈥檚 leading organizations supporting the needs of gifted youth, 优蜜视频 is one of the only nonprofit organizations providing a robust array of services in Los Angeles County. Since its inception, 优蜜视频 has supported over 11,000 students. The nonprofit is focused on transforming the lives of advanced learners by identifying and serving intellectually curious and creative thinkers of all backgrounds in a safe learning environment.
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About the Institute for Educational Advancement
The Institute for Educational Advancement (优蜜视频) is dedicated to the intellectual, creative, and personal growth of our nation鈥檚 gifted and high-potential youth. Central to the mission of 优蜜视频 is a commitment to the development of the whole child through engaging educational experiences that promote optimal challenge, mentorship, exploration of ideas, and recognition of personal potential. 优蜜视频 seeks to connect like-minded individuals through dynamic and engaging year-round programming. Additionally, 优蜜视频 supports a diverse community that creates a sense of belonging and affirmation. For more information, visit .
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