Surprised by Homeschooling
Many of us at IEW are veteran homeschoolers and are being peppered with questions and concerns from friends who are suddenly finding themselves in the unexpected position of needing to homeschool. If you... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 210
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 210 listeners asked the following questions: Do I really need the teacher-training course, Teaching... read more
A Helping Hand for Home-Based Instruction: Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW
With all that is happening in the world and across the United States, IEW wanted to do what we could to help in some small way. That’s why today’s post is a bit... read more
Annual or Ennial?
Back when I lived in Ohio, I spent much of March watching the weather. Typically at some point in the month, usually later than earlier, I could detect a subtle warming in the... read more
IEW: Not Just for Homeschoolers! Podcast Episode 209
The history of the Institute for Excellence in Writing stretches back in time quite a ways, all the way back to the single-room schoolhouse where Anna Ingham taught students of many ages. Designing... read more
Structure and Style for Students: The Best Thing We’ve Ever Done: Podcast Episode 208
Structure and Style for Students is the fruit of many years of careful planning and hard work. In podcast Episode 208 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker take listeners with them on a journey... read more
Announcement: It’s time for the 2020 IEW Writing Contest!
The last several months have been filled with exciting events such as IEW’s twenty-fifth birthday bash and the brand new Structure and Style for Students courses. And the year is just getting started!... read more
Fascinating Facts about the Iditarod Trail
One of Andrew Pudewa’s Structure and Style for Students high school students was Andrew Vasher. He also joined the IEW team as a junior, supporting IEW’s marketing team. One of his goals, in... read more
Thinking! Podcast Episode 207
In the fifth and final episode of the current podcast series, Episode 207, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the quintessential language art: thinking. One of the challenges students face is the struggle... read more
Writing, a Model That Imitates Life: Teacher Testimonial from Johannah Mackin
We recently received this powerful testimonial from Johanna Mackin, a middle school teacher in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Hoping that it will inspire other teachers, we are pleased to be able to share it with... read more
Write! Podcast Episode 206
Once upon a time there was a little boy named Andy who didn’t know what to write. He complained about having to write. Incidentally, he also complained about having to practice his violin.... read more
Parent and Student Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Juhls’ and Hunter’s Views
One of the students who participated in Andrew Pudewa’s Level B Structure and Style for Students is Hunter. His mother is Juhls. We recently reached out to the pair to get their thoughts... read more
Read! Podcast Episode 205
The continuing conversation about the language arts turns to a new direction in Episode 205. During this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss reading and how it interlaces with the other language... read more
Have You Heard? Opportunities to Learn from Andrew Pudewa
If you have ever had the opportunity to hear Andrew Pudewa speak, then you know it’s a great way to find inspiration and encouragement as well as a wonderful way to learn information... read more
Speak! Podcast Episode 204
In the most recent podcast, Episode 204, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the second of the four language arts: speaking. A student has described Andrew as “the funny man with the wonderful... read more
Have You Read the News?
If your email looks like mine—well, first off I truly hope it doesn’t because at present I think my email account is vying for the first place prize in total number of unread... read more
Listen! Podcast Episode 203
Listen. Speak. Read. Write. These are the four language arts. In podcast Episode 203 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker begin their discussion of the first of these: listening. As Andrew mentions during their... read more
Beyond Books
Last week I visited my local library—one of my favorite places to be. On this particular occasion my daughter came with me. She was going there to meet with other homeschooled high schoolers... read more
A Wintry Mix of Words
I’ll be honest. Winter is not something I think of very often. Living in Florida, I typically think of winter as simply a situation those poor, unfortunate “Northerners” face. The closest I really... read more
Student Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Noah’s View
One of Andrew Pudewa’s Structure and Style for Students (SSS) high school students was Noah. At fifteen years of age, Noah arrived at his first SSS with little writing experience, feeling less than... read more
Customizing Lessons to Meet Your Students’ Needs – Filtering
“The optimal learning environment is one which allows each child to progress at his own rate allowing sufficient repetition for mastery.” Andrew Pudewa, IEW Founder, Author, and Director In the Teaching Writing: Structure and... read more
Surprised by Homeschooling
Many of us at IEW are veteran homeschoolers and are being peppered with questions and concerns from friends who are suddenly... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 210
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 210... read more
A Helping Hand for Home-Based Instruction: Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW
With all that is happening in the world and across the United States, IEW wanted to do what we could to... read more
Annual or Ennial?
Back when I lived in Ohio, I spent much of March watching the weather. Typically at some point in the month,... read more
IEW: Not Just for Homeschoolers! Podcast Episode 209
The history of the Institute for Excellence in Writing stretches back in time quite a ways, all the way back to... read more
Structure and Style for Students: The Best Thing We’ve Ever Done: Podcast Episode 208
Structure and Style for Students is the fruit of many years of careful planning and hard work. In podcast Episode 208... read more
Announcement: It’s time for the 2020 IEW Writing Contest!
The last several months have been filled with exciting events such as IEW’s twenty-fifth birthday bash and the brand new Structure... read more
Fascinating Facts about the Iditarod Trail
One of Andrew Pudewa’s Structure and Style for Students high school students was Andrew Vasher. He also joined the IEW team... read more
Thinking! Podcast Episode 207
In the fifth and final episode of the current podcast series, Episode 207, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the quintessential... read more
Writing, a Model That Imitates Life: Teacher Testimonial from Johannah Mackin
We recently received this powerful testimonial from Johanna Mackin, a middle school teacher in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Hoping that it will inspire... read more
Write! Podcast Episode 206
Once upon a time there was a little boy named Andy who didn’t know what to write. He complained about having... read more
Parent and Student Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Juhls’ and Hunter’s Views
One of the students who participated in Andrew Pudewa’s Level B Structure and Style for Students is Hunter. His mother is... read more
Read! Podcast Episode 205
The continuing conversation about the language arts turns to a new direction in Episode 205. During this episode Andrew Pudewa and... read more
Have You Heard? Opportunities to Learn from Andrew Pudewa
If you have ever had the opportunity to hear Andrew Pudewa speak, then you know it’s a great way to find... read more
Speak! Podcast Episode 204
In the most recent podcast, Episode 204, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the second of the four language arts: speaking.... read more
Have You Read the News?
If your email looks like mine—well, first off I truly hope it doesn’t because at present I think my email account... read more
Listen! Podcast Episode 203
Listen. Speak. Read. Write. These are the four language arts. In podcast Episode 203 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker begin their... read more
Beyond Books
Last week I visited my local library—one of my favorite places to be. On this particular occasion my daughter came with... read more
A Wintry Mix of Words
I’ll be honest. Winter is not something I think of very often. Living in Florida, I typically think of winter as... read more
Student Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Noah’s View
One of Andrew Pudewa’s Structure and Style for Students (SSS) high school students was Noah. At fifteen years of age, Noah... read more
Customizing Lessons to Meet Your Students’ Needs – Filtering
“The optimal learning environment is one which allows each child to progress at his own rate allowing sufficient repetition for mastery.”... read more
