Finding Kindred Spirits in a Book Club
“We’re on our own for supper tonight. Mom has her book club.” This is a monthly refrain in our house. Throughout most of my adult life, I’ve been talking about books with others,... read more
Famous Questions by Famous People
Questions! They can unnerve us, cause us to doubt, and force us to recognize our lack of knowledge. We can sometimes avoid them because they make us THINK! In our recent Arts of... read more
Ten Tools for the Journey: Accreditation and CEUs
As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be confident and competent communicators and thinkers, we are presenting a series of... read more
The Account Dashboard – Your Command Center
When you log in to your IEW account, you will find yourself on our homepage. At the top right of the page, you will find your name beside the outline of a head... read more
The Brain Benefits of a Great Book
Some of my earliest memories center around literature. As a young child, I recall many happy hours spent sitting next to my grandma in her formal parlor, listening to her read short stories,... read more
Hidden Gems at Your Public Library
When I became a parent, I looked forward to taking my children regularly to the public library to choose books for the upcoming week. Fueled by fond memories of my own weekly outings... read more
Read, Reflect, Remember, Recite
Over the past year I have been teaching a high school class. I titled the course “Essays, Latin, and Literature.” I informed the students on the first day my aims were two-fold. First,... read more
Grammar and Thinking in the Age of AI
Of the skills that produce a well-written essay, IEW’s top two, structure and style, are certainly key linchpins. Equally important, however, is the often misunderstood art of grammar. If you express a worthy thought... read more
For the Love of Games
I want to share with you my love of games! It is a long lasting love that has been with me since my childhood. Withstanding years of foul play and unmet expectations, my... read more
How IEW Teaches Thinking
Since thinking begins with asking questions, IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology is the perfect place to practice thinking. Far from being formulas or templates, the structural models and the stylistic techniques provide tools... read more
What Is Thinking?
For several years in our house, I would often respond, “Don’t make me do your thinking for you!” when one of my children would ask for help in making a decision. IEW’s theme... read more
Finding Kindred Spirits in a Book Club
“We’re on our own for supper tonight. Mom has her book club.” This is a monthly refrain in our house. Throughout... read more
Famous Questions by Famous People
Questions! They can unnerve us, cause us to doubt, and force us to recognize our lack of knowledge. We can sometimes... read more
Ten Tools for the Journey: Accreditation and CEUs
As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be... read more
The Account Dashboard – Your Command Center
When you log in to your IEW account, you will find yourself on our homepage. At the top right of the... read more
The Brain Benefits of a Great Book
Some of my earliest memories center around literature. As a young child, I recall many happy hours spent sitting next to... read more
Hidden Gems at Your Public Library
When I became a parent, I looked forward to taking my children regularly to the public library to choose books for... read more
Read, Reflect, Remember, Recite
Over the past year I have been teaching a high school class. I titled the course “Essays, Latin, and Literature.” I... read more
Grammar and Thinking in the Age of AI
Of the skills that produce a well-written essay, IEW’s top two, structure and style, are certainly key linchpins. Equally important, however,... read more
For the Love of Games
I want to share with you my love of games! It is a long lasting love that has been with me... read more
How IEW Teaches Thinking
Since thinking begins with asking questions, IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology is the perfect place to practice thinking. Far from being... read more
What Is Thinking?
For several years in our house, I would often respond, “Don’t make me do your thinking for you!” when one of... read more
