Preparing for College and Career
In the 1970s Dr. James B. Webster began each of his university history classes with lessons from his program Blended Structure and Style in Composition because his students could not write well enough... read more
Overcoming Fear: Introducing the IEW Speech Contest
Public speaking is an important tool that students often overlook, overshadowed by a fear of presenting ideas to peers, teachers, or even strangers. When students begin their careers, the two most useful skills... read more
The Year in Review: Dual Enrollment with CHI
What an inaugural year it has been for the Christian Halls International’s (CHI) dual enrollment program using IEW materials! English Composition I was taught in the fall semester, followed by English Composition II... read more
Where are they now? Spencer Ragen: “Don’t quit until you’re proud.”
From time to time, we enjoy highlighting a current or former IEW student in the blog and reading their thoughts about IEW and the Structure and Style writing approach. Today’s post highlights Spencer... read more
Classic Learning Test – A Better Way
For decades, the standardized testing world has been dominated by two juggernauts: ACT and SAT. However, changes in the way that colleges consider standardized testing, along with the surge of classical education, has... read more
Classic Learning Test – A Conversation with Jeremy Tate: Podcast Episode 357
Join Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King as they interview Jeremy Tate, Founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Knowing that testing tremendously influences curriculum development in secondary education, Jeremy developed the... read more
Powerful Courses for College Preparation
In many ways, the high school years are a staging ground for adulthood. For some students high school represents the culmination of their formal education. For others the high school years are preparatory,... read more
A Citation Pathway – A Conversation with Denise Kelley: Podcast Episode 347
When writers gather information from outside sources, it is important to give credit where credit is due and to cite the sources. Although this is important, learning to cite sources in various formats... read more
Leading and Loving Compelling Literature Discussions: Podcast Episode 346✝
How can teachers lead meaningful and compelling literature conversations? To answer this question, Andrew and Julie welcome Amanda Butler to the podcast. Amanda is a homeschool mom, tutor, and Vice President of Training... read more
Where Are They Now? Oliver Mauser: College, Construction, and Effective Communication
From time to time we enjoy highlighting former structure and style students to showcase their achievements both academically and professionally. Students who learn this writing method are able to confidently use the skills... read more
Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Dunne: Podcast Episode 335✝
With the hope of offering support and resources to new and current homeschooling families, Andrew and Julie dedicate every ten episodes to the Homeschool 101 series. For this special edition of the series,... read more
Preparing for College and Career
In the 1970s Dr. James B. Webster began each of his university history classes with lessons from his program Blended Structure... read more
Overcoming Fear: Introducing the IEW Speech Contest
Public speaking is an important tool that students often overlook, overshadowed by a fear of presenting ideas to peers, teachers, or... read more
The Year in Review: Dual Enrollment with CHI
What an inaugural year it has been for the Christian Halls International’s (CHI) dual enrollment program using IEW materials! English Composition... read more
Where are they now? Spencer Ragen: “Don’t quit until you’re proud.”
From time to time, we enjoy highlighting a current or former IEW student in the blog and reading their thoughts about... read more
Classic Learning Test – A Better Way
For decades, the standardized testing world has been dominated by two juggernauts: ACT and SAT. However, changes in the way that... read more
Classic Learning Test – A Conversation with Jeremy Tate: Podcast Episode 357
Join Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King as they interview Jeremy Tate, Founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Knowing... read more
Powerful Courses for College Preparation
In many ways, the high school years are a staging ground for adulthood. For some students high school represents the culmination... read more
A Citation Pathway – A Conversation with Denise Kelley: Podcast Episode 347
When writers gather information from outside sources, it is important to give credit where credit is due and to cite the... read more
Leading and Loving Compelling Literature Discussions: Podcast Episode 346✝
How can teachers lead meaningful and compelling literature conversations? To answer this question, Andrew and Julie welcome Amanda Butler to the... read more
Where Are They Now? Oliver Mauser: College, Construction, and Effective Communication
From time to time we enjoy highlighting former structure and style students to showcase their achievements both academically and professionally. Students... read more
Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Dr. Lisa Dunne: Podcast Episode 335✝
With the hope of offering support and resources to new and current homeschooling families, Andrew and Julie dedicate every ten episodes... read more
