Thank You, Mrs. Texley!
When I was a junior in high school, I enrolled in my first English class with Mrs. Texley. She taught honors English to eleventh and twelfth graders in my small-town Kansas high school.... read more
Writing Blind
Imagine a lightless world, full of sound, touch, and smell, but absent of color, visible texture, and sight. In their reading and writing studies, most students rely heavily on their sense of sight,... read more
Are You a Follower?
At IEW we have a lot happening all of the time. And it’s all good stuff, too! From the writing contests to the product giveaways to the podcasts, there is always something new... read more
Do Blank Stares Mean I Have Failed? A Teachable Moment
Moments prior to having eight peering and baffled faces staring at me with astonished eyes, I had proudly declared today’s Latin class was going to start out with good old-fashioned review. First and... read more
Celebrating Poets
April is National Poetry Month. Begun in 1986, it is a time dedicated to celebrating poetry and the poets who create pictures with their words. Every poet writes with his or her unique... read more
The Core of Literacy: Podcast Episode 136
Andrew Pudewa was back in Oklahoma last week, and he and Julie Walker met to discuss one of this month’s themes: poetry. By including poetry in a child’s developing years, you are providing... read more
Building Literacy One Activity at a Time
The days of spring are here, which for many parents and teachers is a time to think and reflect on the past school year as well as prepare for the new year to... read more
The Linguistic Pathway through Poetry
A fortuitous turn of events happened, once upon a time many years ago, at an otherwise ordinary homeschool convention that I attended. It happened so long ago that the details are somewhat fuzzy... read more
While Andrew’s Away—An Opportunity to Meet Beth O’Connor: Podcast Episode 134
The podcast fun continued this past week even though Andrew was still on the road. In Podcast 134, Julie Walker introduces listeners to Beth O’Connor, one of IEW’s Schools Division Educational Consultants. Beth... read more
Conquering Time and the Digital Age
Since starting college in the fall of 2015, I’ve had very little time to read for pleasure. I have deep admiration for those who manage to find the time to read in such... read more
An Interview with Linda Mikkotis, Schools Division Senior Implementation Coach: Podcast Episode 133
Many years ago when the seeds for what would become the Institute for Excellence in Writing were first planted, they were sown in a school classroom. IEW has continued to support teachers through... read more
Spring into Nature
Spring. A time of fresh flowers, warm weather, and long walks. In the spring, neighborhoods buzz with the sound of lawn mower engines, and the aroma of newly cut grass greets hopeful children... read more
“I Don’t Want To, but I Will”—Beating the Mid-Semester Blues
It was a classic mid-spring semester burnout. Cold and cloudy got me feeling uninspired and unprepared, to the point I found myself intently hoping that the roads would be icy enough to provide... read more
IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style is the foundation upon which all of our student coursework is established. Incidentally, it is also the first product that IEW ever published and remained the sole product... read more
Inventive Writing: Podcast Episodes 131a and 131b
The blank page. It’s a formidable foe for young and old. Just looking at a blank page can be enough to increase the heart rate and make the palms sweat. Fortunately, IEW tackles... read more
Saving Grammar
“Grammar is important. Language should be precise. We must teach it well. However, let us not be confused or distracted by feeling a need to teach formal grammar too soon to children who... read more
Perfecting Pieces for Publication—An Interview with Maria Gerber
Behind every great writer is a great editor. This holds true for nearly all great authors, and for us at IEW. IEW has a small but sharp team of editors who work on... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 130
Every ten episodes of The Arts of Language Podcast is extra special. On those occasions, Andrew takes the opportunity to answer your questions that come in through Podcast@IEW.com. It’s an enjoyable podcast to... read more
How Then Shall We Read?—An Apology for Literary Analysis
# by Missy Andrews Enjoy this guest blog post written by Missy Andrews, co-author of Teaching the Classics and Worldview Detective. Much has been made in recent years of the prime opportunity childhood presents to shape... read more
Reclaiming the Joy
# # by Lucy Shopen Just over one year ago, I started working at IEW in the customer service department. A month before I began, I was excitedly conversing with one of my sisters about the... read more
Catching Up with Janet Spitler: Podcast Episode 129
# # In our latest podcast, Julie Walker had the opportunity to catch up with Janet Spitler, and that’s no easy feat! Janet is IEW’s Senior Educational Consultant for the Schools Division and is devotedly... read more
Thank You, Mrs. Texley!
When I was a junior in high school, I enrolled in my first English class with Mrs. Texley. She taught honors... read more
Writing Blind
Imagine a lightless world, full of sound, touch, and smell, but absent of color, visible texture, and sight. In their reading... read more
Are You a Follower?
At IEW we have a lot happening all of the time. And it’s all good stuff, too! From the writing contests... read more
Do Blank Stares Mean I Have Failed? A Teachable Moment
Moments prior to having eight peering and baffled faces staring at me with astonished eyes, I had proudly declared today’s Latin... read more
Celebrating Poets
April is National Poetry Month. Begun in 1986, it is a time dedicated to celebrating poetry and the poets who create... read more
The Core of Literacy: Podcast Episode 136
Andrew Pudewa was back in Oklahoma last week, and he and Julie Walker met to discuss one of this month’s themes:... read more
Building Literacy One Activity at a Time
The days of spring are here, which for many parents and teachers is a time to think and reflect on the... read more
The Linguistic Pathway through Poetry
A fortuitous turn of events happened, once upon a time many years ago, at an otherwise ordinary homeschool convention that I... read more
While Andrew’s Away—An Opportunity to Meet Beth O’Connor: Podcast Episode 134
The podcast fun continued this past week even though Andrew was still on the road. In Podcast 134, Julie Walker introduces... read more
Conquering Time and the Digital Age
Since starting college in the fall of 2015, I’ve had very little time to read for pleasure. I have deep admiration... read more
An Interview with Linda Mikkotis, Schools Division Senior Implementation Coach: Podcast Episode 133
Many years ago when the seeds for what would become the Institute for Excellence in Writing were first planted, they were... read more
Spring into Nature
Spring. A time of fresh flowers, warm weather, and long walks. In the spring, neighborhoods buzz with the sound of lawn... read more
“I Don’t Want To, but I Will”—Beating the Mid-Semester Blues
It was a classic mid-spring semester burnout. Cold and cloudy got me feeling uninspired and unprepared, to the point I found... read more
IEW's Premium Membership: Incredible Results, Digital Convenience
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style is the foundation upon which all of our student coursework is established. Incidentally, it is also... read more
Inventive Writing: Podcast Episodes 131a and 131b
The blank page. It’s a formidable foe for young and old. Just looking at a blank page can be enough to... read more
Saving Grammar
“Grammar is important. Language should be precise. We must teach it well. However, let us not be confused or distracted by... read more
Perfecting Pieces for Publication—An Interview with Maria Gerber
Behind every great writer is a great editor. This holds true for nearly all great authors, and for us at IEW.... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 130
Every ten episodes of The Arts of Language Podcast is extra special. On those occasions, Andrew takes the opportunity to answer... read more
How Then Shall We Read?—An Apology for Literary Analysis
# by Missy Andrews Enjoy this guest blog post written by Missy Andrews, co-author of Teaching the Classics and Worldview Detective. Much has been... read more
Reclaiming the Joy
# # by Lucy Shopen Just over one year ago, I started working at IEW in the customer service department. A month before I... read more
Catching Up with Janet Spitler: Podcast Episode 129
# # In our latest podcast, Julie Walker had the opportunity to catch up with Janet Spitler, and that’s no easy feat! Janet... read more
