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
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
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
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
