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Training Method Options, Part 4A – Live On-Site Professional Development: Launching Young Writers with Primary Writing with Structure and Style Two-Day Seminar

Primary Writing with Structure and Style was designed specifically with primary teachers in mind. Providing a bridge between Anna Ingham's Blended Sound-Sight Program of Learning and the Structure and Style method, this seminar... read more

Jun 06, 2022

Taking a Look at IEW’s 2022 Online Class Offerings

With the arrival of June, many parents are beginning to plan in earnest for the upcoming school year. If you have thought about having your students participate in an online class, we would... read more

Jun 03, 2022

Sharpening the Saw – Maintaining Your Edge as a Teacher: Podcast Episode 324

The school year is winding down, the days are warming, and the summer season approaches. The summer is a time of rest and relaxation. While certainly important, it also provides the opportunity for... read more

Jun 01, 2022

Following “Flat Andrew”

During podcast Episode 323, Andrew and Julie discussed ways to prevent losing skills gained during the year, a term they described as “summer evaporation.” One of the ideas mentioned was inspired by the... read more

May 26, 2022

Tricky Words: Regimen and Regiment

Sometimes blog post inspiration suddenly falls into my lap. This post is one of those times. As I was driving back from an appointment the other day, I heard the radio news announcer... read more

May 24, 2022

It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

American culture appreciates speed. So many people seem to be in a hurry. People fly down the interstate in their cars. Fast food lines move people through quickly so they can get on... read more

May 20, 2022

Advanced Style, Part 2: Podcast Episode 322

Last week, Andrew and Julie went beyond the sentence openers and dress-ups to discuss some advanced systlistic techniques. In that vein the duo continues the conversation by discussing paragraph models and author imitation. In... read more

May 18, 2022

Apostrophes and Their Applications

Apostrophes are important little punctuation marks. Most people know that they can be used in different ways. For example, one of their functions is to indicate that letters or numbers have been removed:... read more

May 16, 2022

Learning about Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization

What is a powerful vocabulary builder, stimulates the imagination, and is entertaining to do? Not only that, but it can easily be done with mixed age students? Oh, yes, and one more thing:... read more

May 13, 2022

Advanced Style, Part 1: Podcast Episode 321

On a recent Saturday morning, Andrew Pudewa presented a master class to IEW’s Premium Members. His focus was addressing IEW’s list of advanced stylistic techniques. During the roughly 90-minute presentation, Andrew described a... read more

May 12, 2022

Training Method Options, Part 2: Group Video Training with DVDs or Streaming

Not every school has money to spend on live professional development. IEW has a few budget-friendly options to give your teachers the training they need to become great writing teachers! Why not bring... read more

May 09, 2022

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 320

Because it’s been ten episodes since the last one, this week’s podcast is another Ask Andrew Anything! In Episode 320 Andrew continues the tradition and answers questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Offering... read more

May 05, 2022

Appreciating Our Educators

“I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” This quote, attributed to Robert Frost, reflects the vital importance of teachers in our lives and in society. Teachers are indeed awakeners. They not only... read more

May 04, 2022

Training Method Options, Part 1: Video Training through Individual Streaming

    Finding enough time to train your teachers together can be a challenge. Administrators’ schedules are busier than ever, and teachers have enough to do in their classrooms without making them attend another... read more

May 03, 2022

Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind: Podcast Episode 319

In 1990 Andrew along with other teachers traveled to Alberta, Canada, for a ten-day teacher-training seminar. It was there that Andrew learned Dr. Webster’s Blended Structure and Style in Composition method. In Episode... read more

Apr 28, 2022

Gleaning Wisdom from IEW’s Accredited Instructors

When parents are looking to find writing support for their students, then they regularly turn to IEW’s accredited instructor directory in order to locate a teacher or tutor. These parents choose to look... read more

Apr 26, 2022

“An Adieu”: A Poem by Florence Earle Coates

The month of April marks National Poetry Month. As the school year is beginning to wind down and summer nears, it is enjoyable for teachers and students alike to read, memorize, and enjoy... read more

Apr 22, 2022

Copywork, Narration, and Dictation: Podcast Episode 318

Many teachers and parents hope that their students can communicate effectively, both in oral and written expression. But what can teachers and parents do to help instill these language skills throughout a student’s... read more

Apr 22, 2022

Where are they now? Lauren Oliver: Master’s Candidate in Communication

We love to hear from former students of Structure and Style. These young adults are forging unique pathways in the world, many of them heavily focused in writing and communication. Lauren Oliver is... read more

Apr 18, 2022

Managing Burnout: Podcast Episode 317

It’s almost the end of the school year. The finish line is in sight, and you may already be eagerly anticipating the upcoming break from school and days spent outside. Did your semester... read more

Apr 14, 2022

Investigating the Schwa (ə)

In a previous blog post, we introduced the International Phonetic Alphabet. Today we will dig a bit more deeply into one of those symbols: the schwa. If you are a linguist or a... read more

Apr 13, 2022

Training Method Options, Part 4A – Live On-Site Professional Development: Launching Young Writers with Primary Writing with Structure and Style Two-Day Seminar

Primary Writing with Structure and Style was designed specifically with primary teachers in mind. Providing a bridge between Anna Ingham's Blended... read more

Taking a Look at IEW’s 2022 Online Class Offerings

With the arrival of June, many parents are beginning to plan in earnest for the upcoming school year. If you have... read more

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Sharpening the Saw – Maintaining Your Edge as a Teacher: Podcast Episode 324

The school year is winding down, the days are warming, and the summer season approaches. The summer is a time of... read more

Following “Flat Andrew”

During podcast Episode 323, Andrew and Julie discussed ways to prevent losing skills gained during the year, a term they described... read more

Tricky Words: Regimen and Regiment

Sometimes blog post inspiration suddenly falls into my lap. This post is one of those times. As I was driving back... read more

It’s a Marathon, Not a Sprint

American culture appreciates speed. So many people seem to be in a hurry. People fly down the interstate in their cars.... read more

Advanced Style, Part 2: Podcast Episode 322

Last week, Andrew and Julie went beyond the sentence openers and dress-ups to discuss some advanced systlistic techniques. In that vein... read more

Apostrophes and Their Applications

Apostrophes are important little punctuation marks. Most people know that they can be used in different ways. For example, one of... read more

Learning about Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization

What is a powerful vocabulary builder, stimulates the imagination, and is entertaining to do? Not only that, but it can easily... read more

Advanced Style, Part 1: Podcast Episode 321

On a recent Saturday morning, Andrew Pudewa presented a master class to IEW’s Premium Members. His focus was addressing IEW’s list... read more

Training Method Options, Part 2: Group Video Training with DVDs or Streaming

Not every school has money to spend on live professional development. IEW has a few budget-friendly options to give your teachers... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 320

Because it’s been ten episodes since the last one, this week’s podcast is another Ask Andrew Anything! In Episode 320 Andrew... read more

Appreciating Our Educators

“I am not a teacher, but an awakener.” This quote, attributed to Robert Frost, reflects the vital importance of teachers in... read more

Training Method Options, Part 1: Video Training through Individual Streaming

    Finding enough time to train your teachers together can be a challenge. Administrators’ schedules are busier than ever, and teachers... read more

Nurturing Success: Serving Schools of Every Kind: Podcast Episode 319

In 1990 Andrew along with other teachers traveled to Alberta, Canada, for a ten-day teacher-training seminar. It was there that Andrew... read more

Gleaning Wisdom from IEW’s Accredited Instructors

When parents are looking to find writing support for their students, then they regularly turn to IEW’s accredited instructor directory in... read more

“An Adieu”: A Poem by Florence Earle Coates

The month of April marks National Poetry Month. As the school year is beginning to wind down and summer nears, it... read more

Copywork, Narration, and Dictation: Podcast Episode 318

Many teachers and parents hope that their students can communicate effectively, both in oral and written expression. But what can teachers... read more

Where are they now? Lauren Oliver: Master’s Candidate in Communication

We love to hear from former students of Structure and Style. These young adults are forging unique pathways in the world,... read more

Managing Burnout: Podcast Episode 317

It’s almost the end of the school year. The finish line is in sight, and you may already be eagerly anticipating... read more

Investigating the Schwa (ə)

In a previous blog post, we introduced the International Phonetic Alphabet. Today we will dig a bit more deeply into one... read more

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