Category: Monday Message

iLEAD Online learner Ilya Ayupov moved from Moscow, Russia, to Los Angeles seven years ago when he was 11. He followed in his parents’ footsteps and took up the sport of fencing. His parents are former world champions for the Russian National Team. Ilya travels to Europe for international fencing tournaments and is ranked 12th … Continue reading “Learner Highlight: Ilya Ayupov”

If you have ever wanted to visit the Sistine Chapel in Rome to view the work of Michelangelo, consider taking a much shorter trip to Garden Grove. A traveling exhibit is on display at Christ Cathedral through January 11. With the help of technology, Michelangelo’s paintings have been reproduced in their original sizes, and visitors … Continue reading “Michelangelo Exhibit Comes to Orange County”

As parents and educators, one of the most important things we can do is help our kids develop critical-thinking skills that will serve them throughout their lives. There is an overwhelming amount of information at our fingertips, and we want our kids to be able to dive in to important topics as opposed to just … Continue reading “Developing Critical-Thinking Skills”

We know that iLEAD Online attracts change-makers, so we wanted to share this trailer for a movie that will arrive in the US next year: There is a lot of upsetting news regarding climate change, and it sometimes leaves people feeling helpless. We thought this video and article might be a good jumping-off point for … Continue reading “A Hope-Filled Discussion about the Climate”

iLEAD Online is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming field studies series. We are providing a variety of overnight trip opportunities, such as Catalina Marine Institute, AstroCamp, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. There will also be opportunities each month for learners to join in on a field study. Field studies are a … Continue reading “Upcoming Field Studies”

If you have ever wanted to visit the Sistine Chapel in Rome to view the work of Michelangelo, consider taking a much shorter trip to Garden Grove. A traveling exhibit is on display at Christ Cathedral through January 11. With the help of technology, Michelangelo’s paintings have been reproduced in their original sizes, and visitors … Continue reading “Michelangelo Exhibit Comes to Orange County”

How about a small writing challenge? The word said is often overused when writing (especially in creative writing and interviews), so why not try banning the word in some assignments? Brainstorm synonyms that can be used in place of the word said and create a list that can be used as a reference tool. Which … Continue reading “Simple Writing Tip”

We know that iLEAD Online attracts change-makers, so we wanted to share this trailer for a movie that will arrive in the US next year: There is a lot of upsetting news regarding climate change, and it sometimes leaves people feeling helpless. We thought this video and article might be a good jumping-off point for … Continue reading “A Hope-Filled Discussion about the Climate”

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#GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019, and every day. This #GivingTuesday, people around the world will be making online, year-end donations to causes and organizations they care about. We ask that you spread the word to your … Continue reading “#GivingTuesday Is This Week, and We’re Participating!”