
IEW Writing Contest 2023
Writing contests are a fabulous way for students to further develop their writing skills, reach a broader audience, and potentially win a prize. They also provide a novel way to insert a little... read more

Paper and Pen – What the Research Says: Podcast Episode 354
In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa gathers his research to discuss the effects of technology in an educational... read more

Cultivating Confident Communicators
If you missed the gifts given for Day 10, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 204: The Four Language Arts Part 2: Speaking Podcast Episode 251: Nurturing Competent Communicators, Part 1 Podcast Episode 252:... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 340
Another ten episodes have been recorded and launched, which means it’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything!” This series is an opportunity for Andrew to directly answer questions posed by our podcast listeners.... read more

How to Teach Writing with Confidence: Podcast Episode 339
Here at the Institute for Excellence in Writing, our mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials which will aid them in training their students to become confident and... read more

Premium Membership: Continually Adding Teacher Resources
Investing in IEW’s Premium Membership is an investment in yourself as well as your students. Several fabulous perks have been added to the already robust compendium of support for teachers of Structure and... read more

Edit with a Smile
Teaching writing would be my favorite job if it weren’t for grading. When a student hands in a composition and a teacher sees all the mistakes, how does one avoid the inevitable frustration?... read more

Seeking Student Authors and Artists: An Exciting Magnum Opus Magazine Opportunity
Magnum Opus Magazine, IEW’s premier showcase of work from students around the world, is publishing a print edition in 2023 and is actively soliciting submissions from students. Before you jump into the school... read more

To hyphenate or not to hyphenate, that is the question.
The humble hyphen ( ‐ ) is a subdued punctuation mark indicated by a short dash line. It serves a number of purposes grammatically, many of which we will take a look at... read more

How to Obliterate Writer’s Block
The blank page. It can be a formidable force. An intimidating expanse of seemingly interminable white, the empty page has been known to bring even the most prolific writer to his knees. But... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 330
IEW’s customer service and schools division teams offer support to parents and teachers as they answer questions through emails, chats, and phone calls. Occasionally, however, Andrew addresses customers’ questions himself. This is one... read more

IEW Writing Contest 2023
Writing contests are a fabulous way for students to further develop their writing skills, reach a broader audience, and potentially win... read more

Paper and Pen – What the Research Says: Podcast Episode 354
In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa... read more

Cultivating Confident Communicators
If you missed the gifts given for Day 10, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 204: The Four Language Arts... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 340
Another ten episodes have been recorded and launched, which means it’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything!” This series is an... read more

How to Teach Writing with Confidence: Podcast Episode 339
Here at the Institute for Excellence in Writing, our mission is to equip teachers and teaching parents with methods and materials... read more

Premium Membership: Continually Adding Teacher Resources
Investing in IEW’s Premium Membership is an investment in yourself as well as your students. Several fabulous perks have been added... read more

Edit with a Smile
Teaching writing would be my favorite job if it weren’t for grading. When a student hands in a composition and a... read more

Seeking Student Authors and Artists: An Exciting Magnum Opus Magazine Opportunity
Magnum Opus Magazine, IEW’s premier showcase of work from students around the world, is publishing a print edition in 2023 and... read more

To hyphenate or not to hyphenate, that is the question.
The humble hyphen ( ‐ ) is a subdued punctuation mark indicated by a short dash line. It serves a number... read more

How to Obliterate Writer’s Block
The blank page. It can be a formidable force. An intimidating expanse of seemingly interminable white, the empty page has been... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 330
IEW’s customer service and schools division teams offer support to parents and teachers as they answer questions through emails, chats, and... read more