A mentor to gifted students steps down

Aiden An

每年春天，美國各地七年級學子都會挑戰卡羅琳·D.布拉德利（CDB）獎學金。在邦妮·拉斯金的引領下，該獎學金成就了眾多學術之星。

Every spring, seventh graders across the United States apply for a Caroline D.Bradley (CDB) Scholarship.The four-year scholarship enables students to attend the high school of their choice.Between 25 and 30 seventh graders are chosen annually by the Institute for Educational Advancement (IEA), which administers the program.After 18 years at the Institute,Bonnie Raskin, the CDB Scholarship program director, is retiring.

The IEA, which is based in Pasadena,California, is a nonprofit organization.Its goal is to meet the needs of gifted students across the country.For generations of CDB Scholars, Raskin has served as an invaluable advisor and role model.She, in turn,is proud of the students who are able to find an academic path they truly love.

Before joining the IEA, Raskin was a television producer.She said that the role helped her strengthen her communication skills.“You have an opportunity to do lots of different things in your lifetime.You can take skills from one place and apply them to another,” Raskin said.

Raskin hopes that more students will apply to the CDB Scholarship, which opens doors for gifted students and helps them flourish.For seventh graders interested in applying, applications are due on April 10,2024.

Reading Check

How many seventh graders are typically chosen each year for the CDB Scholarship, and what role did Bonnie Raskin play in the program?

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