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GIA’s GemKit brings gem science to classrooms worldwide

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The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has launched GemKit™ by GemKids®, a free digital learning program that brings the fascinating world of gems and minerals into classrooms and homeschools across the globe. Designed for students in grades 4–6, GemKit includes flexible, standards-aligned lesson plans, interactive activities, and an animated video series that fits seamlessly into earth science curriculums.

Building on over 20 years of educational outreach through its in-person GemKids programme in Carlsbad, California, GIA’s new digital offering provides educators with easy online access to engaging, expert-reviewed resources anytime, anywhere. The curriculum supports the U.S. Next Generation Science Standards and is suitable for both classroom and homeschool environments.

By bringing the wonder of gems and minerals into the digital classroom, GIA  is helping students connect science with real-world fascination. GemKit represents a powerful step forward in making gemology education accessible, inspiring and fun for young learners everywhere.”

Teachers are already lauding the program’s quality and versatility. Melissa Muché, a fourth-grade teacher at Tri-City Christian School in California, said, “I am amazed at how it integrates subject matter and covers many fourth-grade standards across the board.”

GIA encourages educators, parents, and gem enthusiasts to explore GemKit and unlock the sparkling science of gems for students of all ages.

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Instappraise & NAJA Tie Up: Third Scholarship Unlocks appraisal Mastery For Global Pros

Renewed Partnership Boosts Access To NAJA Certification Pathways and Instappraise Tool

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Instappraise, a jewellery appraisal software provider founded in 2019, has renewed and extended its educational partnership with the National Association of Jewellery Appraisers (NAJA), a US-based professional body established in 1981 that focuses on appraisal education, certification, and ethical standards, introducing a third scholarship to widen access to formal appraisal training and reinforce global standards.

The expanded programme now offers three distinct pathways. The first targets non-members with gemmological credentials, providing NAJA membership, access to Lessons 1-5 of the Appraisal Studies Course, and a one-year Instappraise software subscription, valued at $2,070. The second supports existing NAJA members pursuing certification, while the third enables certified members to advance to the Certified Master Appraiser designation, with benefits valued at $1,775.

The initiative responds to rising demand for structured education amid evolving valuation standards and regulatory expectations. Applicants must submit an essay, demonstrate recognised gemmological qualifications, and complete coursework within defined timelines to maintain academic rigour.

Instappraise’s appraisal platform is positioned to support NAJA and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)-compliant reporting through structured documentation and workflow tools, while NAJA continues to anchor professional education and certification.

Applications close on 15 June 2026, with winners to be announced at NAJA’s 66th Annual ACEit Mid-Year Education Conference in August.

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