
A Christmas Story for the Senses: Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”
As time seems to speed up the closer we get to the holidays, many educators are preparing special class sessions to celebrate the season with their students. Some plan a class period playing... read more

The Edifying Flame of Candlelight: A Unit 4 Opportunity
Have you ever tuned in to hear Andrew Pudewa speak at a Classical Consortium event? If so, you've probably also enjoyed hearing Professor Carol. Each year she offers a free online Advent calendar.... read more

Grades 3–12 Teachers in Year 2 and Beyond: Customizing Lessons, Part 1 – Choosing Alternate Source Texts
by Jean Nichols and Janet Spitler We have shared a plethora of information to help teachers and students who are new to the IEW approach to writing. This blog series answers the question, “What does... read more

Share the Joy!
There’s a reason that December is our favorite time of the year at IEW, and it’s because of the annual Twelve Days of Christmas Giving event. As we look forward to another year... read more

Considering the Possibilities of Unit 3: Podcast Episode 246
Andrew and Julie invited Nathan King to join them in the recording studio for podcast Episode 246. Nathan, a Project Manager for IEW, also enjoys writing fiction. Because November is National Novel Writing... read more

A Conversation about Paper and Pen: What the Research Says, Part 2: Podcast Episode 245
During last week’s show, podcast Episode 244, Andrew and Julie discussed the first of four points outlined in Andrew’s presentation, Paper and Pen: What the Research Says. That point specifically focuses on research... read more

Additional Source Material to Teach Structure and Style
We recently received a request from a parent who just completed Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A and is waiting patiently for Year 2 Level A to launch in January.... read more

A Conversation about Paper and Pen: What the Research Says, Part 1: Podcast Episode 244
This week’s podcast episode, Episode 244, launches the beginning of a conversation between Andrew and Julie about the use of paper and pen. These tools are an integral part of teaching the skill... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 240
You just never know what questions may come flying at Andrew when it rolls round to another episode of “Ask Andrew Anything.” This week’s show, Episode 240, is no different. Andrew addresses a... read more

IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 1: Podcast Episode 238
This past summer IEW held an online writing conference. This event, From Imitation to Innovation, drew thousands of attendees, who hailed from all over the globe. Before we kicked off the event, we... read more

Do I Really Need Teaching Writing: Structure and Style?
If your students are using IEW’s new Structure and Style for Students (SSS) program this year, you may be wondering whether you actually need Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) in order to... read more

A Christmas Story for the Senses: Dylan Thomas’ “A Child’s Christmas in Wales”
As time seems to speed up the closer we get to the holidays, many educators are preparing special class sessions to... read more

The Edifying Flame of Candlelight: A Unit 4 Opportunity
Have you ever tuned in to hear Andrew Pudewa speak at a Classical Consortium event? If so, you've probably also enjoyed... read more

Grades 3–12 Teachers in Year 2 and Beyond: Customizing Lessons, Part 1 – Choosing Alternate Source Texts
by Jean Nichols and Janet Spitler We have shared a plethora of information to help teachers and students who are new to the... read more

Share the Joy!
There’s a reason that December is our favorite time of the year at IEW, and it’s because of the annual Twelve... read more

Considering the Possibilities of Unit 3: Podcast Episode 246
Andrew and Julie invited Nathan King to join them in the recording studio for podcast Episode 246. Nathan, a Project Manager... read more

A Conversation about Paper and Pen: What the Research Says, Part 2: Podcast Episode 245
During last week’s show, podcast Episode 244, Andrew and Julie discussed the first of four points outlined in Andrew’s presentation, Paper... read more

Additional Source Material to Teach Structure and Style
We recently received a request from a parent who just completed Structure and Style for Students: Year 1 Level A and... read more

A Conversation about Paper and Pen: What the Research Says, Part 1: Podcast Episode 244
This week’s podcast episode, Episode 244, launches the beginning of a conversation between Andrew and Julie about the use of paper... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 240
You just never know what questions may come flying at Andrew when it rolls round to another episode of “Ask Andrew... read more

IEW and the English Language Learner, Part 1: Podcast Episode 238
This past summer IEW held an online writing conference. This event, From Imitation to Innovation, drew thousands of attendees, who hailed... read more

Do I Really Need Teaching Writing: Structure and Style?
If your students are using IEW’s new Structure and Style for Students (SSS) program this year, you may be wondering whether... read more