SSS Student Perspective: Gabbi’s Thoughts
One of the students in Andrew Pudewa’s Level B Structure and Style for Students class is Gabbi. She was a member of the class for two years. Recently we reached out to Gabbi,... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 200!
Now that we have moved into the new decade, we are delving into all new podcasts. Marking the beginning of the new year is another notable milestone: the two hundredth episode of The... read more
Some Thoughts about Reading
Lately I have been thinking more and more about reading. What is reading, exactly? What processes in the brain does it involve? Why do we read? As a dyslexia tutor, I am fascinated... read more
Parent Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Karen’s View
Recently we had the opportunity to hear from a family who had three students participate in Structure and Style for Students (SSS). One of the learners was Grant, a seventeen-year-old senior in the... read more
SSS Parent and Student Perspectives: Sahar, Sierra, and Sonora
Meet Sahar and her daughters, Sierra and Sonora. Sahar’s girls participated in Mr. Pudewa’s Structure and Style for Students Year 2 Level A class. We reached out to the family to learn more... read more
Poems for Christmas †
I love this time of year. It saturates my senses. There’s so much to see, smell, taste, touch, and hear. Right now, for example, I have some classical Christmas music playing softly in... read more
Student Perspectives: Structure and Style® for Students: Level C, Andrew V.’s View
I had the recent pleasure of meeting Andrew V., a high school student appearing in IEW®️’s newly released video-based Structure and Style for Students: Level C classes. I met him when I traveled... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Understanding Child Brain Development
Before Andrew Pudewa started the Institute for Excellence in Writing, he worked for and was mentored by some exceptionally talented and wise men. One of those men was Shinichi Suzuki. Another was Glenn... read more
Celebrating the Season through Literature †
December is a busy month for pretty much everyone. After all, with its arrival come the additional tasks of decorating, baking, and shopping to prepare for Christmas as well as the pleasures of... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: The Banned Word Controversy
It seems like every few years a journalist publishes an article complaining about teachers instructing students to replace descriptive words in their writing assignments in lieu of their more bland options. Arguing, “What’s... read more
Student Perspectives: Structure and Style® for Students: Level A, Joshua’s View
Meet Joshua (Josh for short). One of Andrew Pudewa’s students in IEW’s newly released video-based Structure and Style for Students: Level A classes, he is ten years old. When he first started taking the... read more
Grateful Hearts and the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving
‘Tis the season. It’s a time of the year when we are especially mindful of the blessings in our lives and seek to share gifts with others to show how much they mean... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: How Busy Moms Teach Writing: A Conversation with Author and Speaker, Heidi St. John
The most recent “Best of” podcast features popular homeschool speaker and author Heidi St. John. During the podcast Julie Walker and Heidi St. John discuss how busy homeschool moms “do it all.” Quick... read more
Party in the (IEW) House!
On Tuesday night approximately one hundred people gathered together at IEW’s Bixby campus for an extra special evening. They were there to celebrate IEW’s twenty-fifth birthday. Flying in from all across the country,... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Beating Burnout
Burnout. It’s a familiar term in our postmodern world, affecting adults and youth alike. Unfortunately, educators and their students are especially prone to its effects. In the latest “Best of” podcast episode, Andrew... read more
Prepositional Pursuits
My little class and I have been cruising right along this year. Working through Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, they’ve learned how to insert all of the dress-ups. The kids are doing great! I... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: SPED Struggles and Suggestions, Part 3 – ADHD
Culminating this portion of the classic podcast series that focuses on SPED struggles, Andrew and Julie spend the final episode discussing ADHD. Together they discuss the challenges students wrestle with as they deal... read more
Fruitful Harvest
Back when the United States was more of an agrarian society, this time of year would have been especially significant. And for many farmers around the country, it still is. Harvest is finishing,... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: SPED Struggles and Suggestions, Part 2 – Dysgraphia
We continue our review of the “Best Of” series this week by replaying an episode that originally aired in October of 2016. In this podcast, Andrew and Julie describe and discuss dysgraphia, a... read more
On Popcorn, Pudewa and Video Writing Instruction
You may have already heard some of the buzz from IEW® about an upcoming important announcement. It’s exciting news that we are looking forward to sharing with you all. While the clock has... read more
“A Remarkable Leap Forward”: Tutor Testimonial from Sherry Grubbs
It has been a tremendous blessing to have discovered IEW early on in my homeschooling journey. With over twenty-one years in the trenches so far, I am still homeschooling... read more
SSS Student Perspective: Gabbi’s Thoughts
One of the students in Andrew Pudewa’s Level B Structure and Style for Students class is Gabbi. She was a member... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 200!
Now that we have moved into the new decade, we are delving into all new podcasts. Marking the beginning of the... read more
Some Thoughts about Reading
Lately I have been thinking more and more about reading. What is reading, exactly? What processes in the brain does it... read more
Parent Perspectives: Structure and Style for Students: Karen’s View
Recently we had the opportunity to hear from a family who had three students participate in Structure and Style for Students... read more
SSS Parent and Student Perspectives: Sahar, Sierra, and Sonora
Meet Sahar and her daughters, Sierra and Sonora. Sahar’s girls participated in Mr. Pudewa’s Structure and Style for Students Year 2... read more
Poems for Christmas †
I love this time of year. It saturates my senses. There’s so much to see, smell, taste, touch, and hear. Right... read more
Student Perspectives: Structure and Style® for Students: Level C, Andrew V.’s View
I had the recent pleasure of meeting Andrew V., a high school student appearing in IEW®️’s newly released video-based Structure and... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Understanding Child Brain Development
Before Andrew Pudewa started the Institute for Excellence in Writing, he worked for and was mentored by some exceptionally talented and... read more
Celebrating the Season through Literature †
December is a busy month for pretty much everyone. After all, with its arrival come the additional tasks of decorating, baking,... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: The Banned Word Controversy
It seems like every few years a journalist publishes an article complaining about teachers instructing students to replace descriptive words in... read more
Student Perspectives: Structure and Style® for Students: Level A, Joshua’s View
Meet Joshua (Josh for short). One of Andrew Pudewa’s students in IEW’s newly released video-based Structure and Style for Students: Level A... read more
Grateful Hearts and the Twelve Days of Christmas Giving
‘Tis the season. It’s a time of the year when we are especially mindful of the blessings in our lives and... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: How Busy Moms Teach Writing: A Conversation with Author and Speaker, Heidi St. John
The most recent “Best of” podcast features popular homeschool speaker and author Heidi St. John. During the podcast Julie Walker and... read more
Party in the (IEW) House!
On Tuesday night approximately one hundred people gathered together at IEW’s Bixby campus for an extra special evening. They were there... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Beating Burnout
Burnout. It’s a familiar term in our postmodern world, affecting adults and youth alike. Unfortunately, educators and their students are especially... read more
Prepositional Pursuits
My little class and I have been cruising right along this year. Working through Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, they’ve learned how... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: SPED Struggles and Suggestions, Part 3 – ADHD
Culminating this portion of the classic podcast series that focuses on SPED struggles, Andrew and Julie spend the final episode discussing... read more
Fruitful Harvest
Back when the United States was more of an agrarian society, this time of year would have been especially significant. And... read more
Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: SPED Struggles and Suggestions, Part 2 – Dysgraphia
We continue our review of the “Best Of” series this week by replaying an episode that originally aired in October of... read more
On Popcorn, Pudewa and Video Writing Instruction
You may have already heard some of the buzz from IEW® about an upcoming important announcement. It’s exciting news that we... read more
“A Remarkable Leap Forward”: Tutor Testimonial from Sherry Grubbs
It has been a tremendous blessing to have discovered IEW early on in my homeschooling journey. With... read more
