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A Strong Foundation

Any builder knows that a sturdy foundation is essential to the structure and integrity of a building. Just as this is true physically, it is also true mentally: laying a foundation of skills... read more

Jan 08, 2026

Getting Started with Premium Membership

The gift on Day 11 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving is a gift that keeps on giving! Be sure you are registered for the event to receive the email with links... read more

Jan 05, 2026

Getting Started with the Two Most Important Things

At this time of year, many people’s thoughts turn toward starting anew. Often the hardest part of starting something new is just that—getting started! This year’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving gifts are... read more

Dec 26, 2025

Homeschool Writing Curriculum: The Search Is Over with IEW

As any homeschooling parent knows, finding the right-fit curriculum for a subject can be overwhelming and expensive. We make a purchase, thinking This is the one! only to be disappointed. Alternatively, a curriculum... read more

Dec 11, 2025

Translating Prompts into IEW Language

‘Tis the season! While many of us anticipate the upcoming holidays and start to plan the myriad of celebrations, not everyone is occupied with visions of sugarplums. High school and college students face... read more

Nov 27, 2025

Perfecting Style with Time and Practice

IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology trains students to write by teaching structure and style. Structure refers to the way a paper is arranged. What is style?   In writing style refers to the language—words,... read more

Nov 20, 2025

Onboarding Students Who Join Midyear

School has started, and Mrs. Jones’s students are steadily improving as they move through the structural units. They’ve also learned the -ly adverb, who/which clause, and strong verb dress-ups. All is going well!... read more

Oct 30, 2025

Celebrating 500 Podcast Episodes

Celebrate Episode 500 of the Arts of Language podcast with Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker. There is so much to celebrate that it took three parts to talk about it all! In part one... read more

Oct 23, 2025

IEW Accreditation: It’s Worth the Journey

In general, accreditation means official recognition that an individual, program, or institution meets certain established standards of quality. It’s a stamp of approval from an outside authority saying, “Yes, this meets the requirements... read more

Oct 16, 2025

The Power of the Method Is in the Structure

    When asked what they most remember about IEW classes, students respond with the stylistic techniques. They recount their early struggles to fit all the required style into each paragraph. They smile as... read more

Oct 09, 2025

Why and How Should We Teach Critical Thinking?

On June 23, 2025, Time Magazine published an article titled “ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New MIT Study.” It is not unique. Recently there have been a spate... read more

Oct 02, 2025

A Strong Foundation

Any builder knows that a sturdy foundation is essential to the structure and integrity of a building. Just as this is... read more

Getting Started with Premium Membership

The gift on Day 11 of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas Giving is a gift that keeps on giving! Be sure... read more

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Getting Started with the Two Most Important Things

At this time of year, many people’s thoughts turn toward starting anew. Often the hardest part of starting something new is... read more

Homeschool Writing Curriculum: The Search Is Over with IEW

As any homeschooling parent knows, finding the right-fit curriculum for a subject can be overwhelming and expensive. We make a purchase,... read more

Translating Prompts into IEW Language

‘Tis the season! While many of us anticipate the upcoming holidays and start to plan the myriad of celebrations, not everyone... read more

Perfecting Style with Time and Practice

IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology trains students to write by teaching structure and style. Structure refers to the way a paper... read more

Onboarding Students Who Join Midyear

School has started, and Mrs. Jones’s students are steadily improving as they move through the structural units. They’ve also learned the... read more

Celebrating 500 Podcast Episodes

Celebrate Episode 500 of the Arts of Language podcast with Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker. There is so much to celebrate... read more

IEW Accreditation: It’s Worth the Journey

In general, accreditation means official recognition that an individual, program, or institution meets certain established standards of quality. It’s a stamp... read more

The Power of the Method Is in the Structure

    When asked what they most remember about IEW classes, students respond with the stylistic techniques. They recount their early struggles... read more

Why and How Should We Teach Critical Thinking?

On June 23, 2025, Time Magazine published an article titled “ChatGPT May Be Eroding Critical Thinking Skills, According to a New... read more

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