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Envision a school that embraces your child’s curious nature. Our mission is to empower young minds to understand and improve the world.
Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science is an independent school for the gifted offering grades 4th–12th, where passionate teachers help intellectually-curious students pursue their interests as part of a lively community and through engaging experiences.
Inspired by the educational ideals of Thomas Jefferson, the Academy encourages independent thinking by nurturing the inventive, quirky, and fearless spirits of its students. Our vision is influenced by prestigious high-achieving programs such as Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the University of Virginia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University’s work with education and gifted youth and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. The philosophy for the Academy is further shaped by Montessori principles of self-driven learning, connections with the community, and experiential learning and the work of Annemarie Roeper and Leta Hollingsworth.
Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science is an independent school for the gifted offering grades 4th–12th, where passionate teachers help intellectually-curious students pursue their interests as part of a lively community and through engaging experiences.
Inspired by the educational ideals of Thomas Jefferson, the Academy encourages independent thinking by nurturing the inventive, quirky, and fearless spirits of its students. Our vision is influenced by prestigious high-achieving programs such as Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, the University of Virginia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University’s work with education and gifted youth and Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth. The philosophy for the Academy is further shaped by Montessori principles of self-driven learning, connections with the community, and experiential learning and the work of Annemarie Roeper and Leta Hollingsworth.
Overview
Location
United States, Virginia, Reston
Employees
11-50
Phone
+1 703-860-0211
Mentions in press and media 6
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| May 5, 2023 | Ideaventions Academy Excels at Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair | Ideaventions Academy wins six Northern Virginia Regional Science Fair awards Students win six awards including the coveted Thermo Fisher Junior Innovators Challenge Society of Science Award I am immensely proud of our students' hard work. T... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Ideaventions Academy wins 1st Place in Advanced Vertical Robotics Competition | "This competition gave students a change to experience real-world engineering to analyze and solve problems using aerial robotics," said Ryan Heitz, Head of School. RESTON, Va. (PRWEB) December 01, 2022 Ideaventions Academy “Daeda... |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 1st - 3rd Graders Now Have Access to Top STEM School in Northern Virginia | Whole-Child Focus RESTON, Va. (PRWEB) April 26, 2022 Beginning in Fall 2022, Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science is expanding its grades to include 1st through 3rd grade students starting with the upcoming 2022 - 2023 academic ... |
| Nov 3, 2017 | Ideaventions Academy gets STEM-certified | NoVa hosts a thriving tech scene, so it’s no wonder its schools do, too. Last week, Reston-based Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science became the first school in the DMV area to earn a STEM certificate from major education accred... |
| Jan 14, 2016 | These lucky kids took a VR field trip | Physically, they we’re in the suburbs of Reston, Va., somewhere near Dulles International. But instead of office buildings and parking lots, our attention is focused on (it must be said) a rather sad-looking coral reef. Nine sixth- and seve... |
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What has the press written about Ideaventions?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning Ideaventions, among them “Ideaventions Academy Excels at Northern Virginia Science and Engineering Fair” (May 5, 2023) and “Ideaventions Academy wins 1st Place in Advanced Vertical Robotics Competition” (Dec 1, 2022).
Is Ideaventions still active?
Yes, Ideaventions is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Dec 1, 2022.