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IEW: Not Just for Homeschoolers! Podcast Episode 209

  The history of the Institute for Excellence in Writing stretches back in time quite a ways, all the way back to the single-room schoolhouse where Anna Ingham taught students of many ages. Designing... read more

Mar 11, 2020

Have You Read the News?

  If your email looks like mine—well, first off I truly hope it doesn’t because at present I think my email account is vying for the first place prize in total number of unread... read more

Feb 05, 2020

Prepositional Pursuits

  My little class and I have been cruising right along this year. Working through Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, they’ve learned how to insert all of the dress-ups. The kids are doing great! I... read more

Nov 18, 2019

Salting the Oats

  Teachers understand that students enjoy a good contest. The possibility of winning a coveted prize or a tasty treat can inspire even the most reluctant student to strive for success. But how can... read more

Oct 08, 2019

Learning through Laughter

  I stood and gazed at the young faces seated before me. They looked back at me. It was the first day of co-op, and I was meeting my class for the very first... read more

Sep 27, 2019

Earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Liberty University

  Calling all teachers in need of continuing education units! Did you know that IEW partners with Liberty University to offer these units to individuals who complete the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) course and practicum... read more

Jul 22, 2019

Back to School! Podcast Episode 153

  “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss is definitely right, and now that it’s back-to-school time, students... read more

Aug 29, 2018

Thank You, Mrs. Texley!

  When I was a junior in high school, I enrolled in my first English class with Mrs. Texley. She taught honors English to eleventh and twelfth graders in my small-town Kansas high school.... read more

May 04, 2018

Are You a Follower?

  At IEW we have a lot happening all of the time. And it’s all good stuff, too! From the writing contests to the product giveaways to the podcasts, there is always something new... read more

Apr 27, 2018

Barbara Freeman: Championing the University-Model® School

  I recently had the opportunity to speak with a remarkable woman—Barbara Freeman. With sincerity, passion, and more energy than most, Barbara diligently works to advance the message of the University-Model school. How did... read more

Apr 11, 2017

How a Hybrid School Found Success with IEW

Louis Lemmon: Hybrid School Administrator Founded in 2005, Lake Pointe Academy is a K–12 University-Model® school of approximately 195 students. Louis Lemmon served for two years as a teacher, and then began serving as head... read more

Nov 04, 2016

IEW: Not Just for Homeschoolers! Podcast Episode 209

  The history of the Institute for Excellence in Writing stretches back in time quite a ways, all the way back to... read more

Have You Read the News?

  If your email looks like mine—well, first off I truly hope it doesn’t because at present I think my email account... read more

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Prepositional Pursuits

  My little class and I have been cruising right along this year. Working through Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, they’ve learned how... read more

Salting the Oats

  Teachers understand that students enjoy a good contest. The possibility of winning a coveted prize or a tasty treat can inspire... read more

Learning through Laughter

  I stood and gazed at the young faces seated before me. They looked back at me. It was the first day... read more

Earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Liberty University

  Calling all teachers in need of continuing education units! Did you know that IEW partners with Liberty University to offer these units... read more

Back to School! Podcast Episode 153

  “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Dr.... read more

Thank You, Mrs. Texley!

  When I was a junior in high school, I enrolled in my first English class with Mrs. Texley. She taught honors... read more

Are You a Follower?

  At IEW we have a lot happening all of the time. And it’s all good stuff, too! From the writing contests... read more

Barbara Freeman: Championing the University-Model® School

  I recently had the opportunity to speak with a remarkable woman—Barbara Freeman. With sincerity, passion, and more energy than most, Barbara... read more

How a Hybrid School Found Success with IEW

Louis Lemmon: Hybrid School Administrator Founded in 2005, Lake Pointe Academy is a K–12 University-Model® school of approximately 195 students. Louis Lemmon served... read more

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