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Tutoring Online with IEW—Yes, You Can!

  With the power of the Internet, physical distances are no longer a barrier. Information is instantly at our fingertips. While this has both positive and negative implications, undoubtedly one of the positives out... read more

Jun 22, 2019

Dads and Grads: Podcast Episode 195

  Father’s Day was this past Sunday, and for Podcast Episode 195, since it is also the season for graduation and students packing up and heading on to the next stage of their lives,... read more

Jun 19, 2019

Sharing Students’ Finest Work—Magnum Opus Magazine

  “If I had a dime/dollar for every time I’ve done __________...” How often do we moms and teachers think (or say) something like this? Repeated or mundane tasks sometimes feel as if they... read more

Jun 18, 2019

Where Are They Now? Kristianne Hassman—Student and Author

  We love to hear from our customers. One of them recently contacted us to share her daughter’s success using IEW materials. Her daughter, Kristianne, had been working through Student Intensive Continuation Course Level... read more

Jun 14, 2019

“Equipping Your Student with Secret Weapons for the Fall”: Podcast Episode 194

  School’s out! Time to put away the books and forget about school for a few precious, sun-drenched, fun-filled months, right? Wrong! And in Podcast Episode 194, Andrew and Julie talk about why. As... read more

Jun 12, 2019

Reminiscences of Father Blessings

  Fathers play a critically important role in the raising of the children—a role that is all too often undervalued or made to appear farcical in popular culture. In actuality, though, fathers provide modeling... read more

Jun 11, 2019

From the Mailbag: I Hate IEW!

  It’s always a treat to receive letters from IEW teachers and students. This elementary student had her own thoughts about the way she was being taught and decided to let Andrew Pudewa know... read more

Jun 05, 2019

Real Stories from Premium Members: Podcast Episode 193

  In last week’s podcast, Episode 193, Andrew and Julie welcomed three of IEW’s premium members into the studio to share their experiences and favorite elements to the Premium Membership, a component of Teaching... read more

Jun 04, 2019

Accreditation and Adventure!

  Are you going to be teaching IEW curriculum in the upcoming school year? Make the most of your summer by participating in the 2019 Great TWSS Adventure. And while you’re at it, keep... read more

May 30, 2019

Bible Quest: Podcast Episode 192✝

  While Andrew was away from the office this past week, Julie Walker sat down with Nathan King, one of IEW’s project managers. Nathan has worked for IEW for a little over two years,... read more

May 29, 2019

Changing Lives through Sacrifice

  For many of us, Memorial Day is just the beginning of vacation time. School is finally out, and the sun’s warmth is seeping into our skin, thawing out our bones from the long... read more

May 27, 2019

Lessons Learned Teaching with IEW

  I have been in the “IEW world” since fifth grade when I was first introduced to its method. Since then, I have known it intimately as a student, as a customer service representative,... read more

May 25, 2019

Educational Merit and Frantic Fun

  Dr. Webster’s Outmatched™ is the perfect blend of educational merit and frantic fun for students as they try to outwit one another while they memorize powerful points from history. Desiring a greater understanding... read more

May 22, 2019

Responding to Literature: Podcast Episode 191

  If you have worked through our teacher course, you know that IEW teaches nine units. With the latest update we have included an addition called “Writing About Literature.” Andrew Pudewa jokingly calls it... read more

May 20, 2019

On Individualized Learning

  Today’s blog post is written by one of our customer service team members, and yet, remarkably, she’s just completing her junior year in high school! Kathleen shares her unique perspective as not only... read more

May 15, 2019

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 190

  With the arrival of Podcast Episode 190, we are once again able to enjoy an episode of “Ask Andrew Anything.” Every tenth episode Andrew and Julie take time to answer listeners’ questions. In... read more

May 13, 2019

Building a Fortress of Encouragement

  "Sometimes we feel like if we can't do it perfectly, we won't have success. The truth is, if it's worth doing, it's worth doing imperfectly. So go ahead and just do your best."... read more

May 10, 2019

Addressing the Critique: Podcast Episode 189

    For many IEW instructors, the advent of May also announces the advent of Unit 9, the Critique. In Podcast Episode 189, Andrew and Julie discuss this unit and how to approach it. Andrew... read more

May 08, 2019

Inspiring Learning

  “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline and a life”– Charlotte Mason “Come on,” I groaned. “Just one game of chess! Just one!” I looked up at my father with pleading eyes. “I told you El,... read more

May 06, 2019

The Benefits of Teaching Cursive: Podcast Episode 188

  Common Core standards do not have a provision that mandates the teaching of cursive in schools. Instead they emphasize the primacy of developing computer skills, including keyboarding. This is unfortunate, and in fact... read more

May 03, 2019

Going Advanced: Podcast Episode 187

  Are you working with high school students? If so, Podcast Episode 187 is a must-listen episode! During the podcast, Andrew and Julie discuss advanced essay models, describing what some of these models look... read more

May 02, 2019

Tutoring Online with IEW—Yes, You Can!

  With the power of the Internet, physical distances are no longer a barrier. Information is instantly at our fingertips. While this... read more

Dads and Grads: Podcast Episode 195

  Father’s Day was this past Sunday, and for Podcast Episode 195, since it is also the season for graduation and students... read more

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Sharing Students’ Finest Work—Magnum Opus Magazine

  “If I had a dime/dollar for every time I’ve done __________...” How often do we moms and teachers think (or say)... read more

Where Are They Now? Kristianne Hassman—Student and Author

  We love to hear from our customers. One of them recently contacted us to share her daughter’s success using IEW materials.... read more

“Equipping Your Student with Secret Weapons for the Fall”: Podcast Episode 194

  School’s out! Time to put away the books and forget about school for a few precious, sun-drenched, fun-filled months, right? Wrong!... read more

Reminiscences of Father Blessings

  Fathers play a critically important role in the raising of the children—a role that is all too often undervalued or made... read more

From the Mailbag: I Hate IEW!

  It’s always a treat to receive letters from IEW teachers and students. This elementary student had her own thoughts about the... read more

Real Stories from Premium Members: Podcast Episode 193

  In last week’s podcast, Episode 193, Andrew and Julie welcomed three of IEW’s premium members into the studio to share their... read more

Accreditation and Adventure!

  Are you going to be teaching IEW curriculum in the upcoming school year? Make the most of your summer by participating... read more

Bible Quest: Podcast Episode 192✝

  While Andrew was away from the office this past week, Julie Walker sat down with Nathan King, one of IEW’s project... read more

Changing Lives through Sacrifice

  For many of us, Memorial Day is just the beginning of vacation time. School is finally out, and the sun’s warmth... read more

Lessons Learned Teaching with IEW

  I have been in the “IEW world” since fifth grade when I was first introduced to its method. Since then, I... read more

Educational Merit and Frantic Fun

  Dr. Webster’s Outmatched™ is the perfect blend of educational merit and frantic fun for students as they try to outwit one... read more

Responding to Literature: Podcast Episode 191

  If you have worked through our teacher course, you know that IEW teaches nine units. With the latest update we have... read more

On Individualized Learning

  Today’s blog post is written by one of our customer service team members, and yet, remarkably, she’s just completing her junior... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 190

  With the arrival of Podcast Episode 190, we are once again able to enjoy an episode of “Ask Andrew Anything.” Every... read more

Building a Fortress of Encouragement

  "Sometimes we feel like if we can't do it perfectly, we won't have success. The truth is, if it's worth doing,... read more

Addressing the Critique: Podcast Episode 189

    For many IEW instructors, the advent of May also announces the advent of Unit 9, the Critique. In Podcast Episode 189,... read more

Inspiring Learning

  “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline and a life”– Charlotte Mason “Come on,” I groaned. “Just one game of chess! Just one!”... read more

The Benefits of Teaching Cursive: Podcast Episode 188

  Common Core standards do not have a provision that mandates the teaching of cursive in schools. Instead they emphasize the primacy... read more

Going Advanced: Podcast Episode 187

  Are you working with high school students? If so, Podcast Episode 187 is a must-listen episode! During the podcast, Andrew and... read more

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