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
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
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
Tales and Treasures: Writing about Your State
The Structure and Style® methodology provides a framework for incorporating writing into other subject areas. It is also flexible and easily adapted to specific situations. A state history project is one of these.... read more
Where are they now? Rebekah Goodrich: From Student to Professor
One of my greatest delights as a teacher is witnessing my students excel and move into the world with a powerful voice and readiness to meet the real world head-on. Meet Rebekah Goodrich,... read more
Does Marking Style Really Matter?
With IEW, writing assignments are not a mystery. Students are never left guessing what is expected of them. That is because every writing assignment includes a checklist. At the beginning of the year,... read more
Does the Order Really Matter?
From time to time our office receives calls from teachers and parents who have a question that runs something like this: “Last year I taught [insert IEW writing book name here], and my... read more
Writing across the Curriculum and Why It Matters
In her 1977 article “Writing as a Mode of Learning,” Janet Emig states, “Writing serves learning uniquely because writing as process-and-product possesses a cluster of attributes that correspond uniquely to certain powerful learning... read more
Teaching through a Theme-Based Book
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.” This axiom is often quoted in the world of education. Writing within content areas helps students build understanding.... read more
Critiquing Literature with Unit 9
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more
Writing Essays with Unit 8
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... 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
Tales and Treasures: Writing about Your State
The Structure and Style® methodology provides a framework for incorporating writing into other subject areas. It is also flexible and easily... read more
Where are they now? Rebekah Goodrich: From Student to Professor
One of my greatest delights as a teacher is witnessing my students excel and move into the world with a powerful... read more
Does Marking Style Really Matter?
With IEW, writing assignments are not a mystery. Students are never left guessing what is expected of them. That is because... read more
Does the Order Really Matter?
From time to time our office receives calls from teachers and parents who have a question that runs something like this:... read more
Writing across the Curriculum and Why It Matters
In her 1977 article “Writing as a Mode of Learning,” Janet Emig states, “Writing serves learning uniquely because writing as process-and-product... read more
Teaching through a Theme-Based Book
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.” This axiom is often quoted in... read more
Critiquing Literature with Unit 9
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Writing Essays with Unit 8
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
