A New Option in College Prep Testing: The Classic Learning Test
For many years there have been two primary diagnostic exams for students preparing to attend college, the SAT® and the ACT®. Now, though, there is a new exam available that is an even... read more
A Sonnet in Honor of the Student Resource Packet
Our Student Resource Packet is a pretty nifty item. Broken down by the nine IEW units and including sections dedicated to writing about literature, dress-ups and word lists, sentence openers and transitions, decorations,... read more
Jill’s Gems: Key Word Outline Worries
Now that it’s back-to-school time, many parents and teachers will be introducing Unit 1 to their students: Note Making and Outlines. This unit along with Unit 2 lays the foundation for the entire... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 2
In our last blog post, we described the initial steps you need to take in order to plan for a successful year utilizing our flagship course, Teaching Writing: Structure and Style, as the... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 1
Once upon a time, IEW offered a single product—Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Since then the TWSS has undergone a few updates with the most recent one occurring in 2015 (TWSS2). Additionally... read more
The Solar Eclipse: A Writing Activity
All across the United States, people today peered up into the skies to participate in a unique heavenly event, a solar eclipse. Were you among the many? Here’s a way to extend the... read more
Where Are They Now? Rachel Averitt: Pursuing a Path Towards Law School
# Meet Rachel Averitt. Rachel was homeschooled through the sixth grade and then began attending a small Christian school in Oklahoma called Mingo Valley Christian, where she first encountered writing with IEW. This past spring... read more
“The Buck Stops Here”
In Harry Truman’s day, people who shirked responsibility and shifted blame were accused of “passing the buck.” According to the Truman Library website, in an address at the National War College in December... read more
Back to School: Advice from a College Junior
by Jacob Mauser Do you have a student heading off to college this year for the first time? Share this blog post with him! Jacob Mauser, a former homeschooled student who grew up using... read more
After the Seminar: Purposeful Practice Delivers Powerful Payback for Teachers—and Students! The Value of the Practicum Exercises in the Structure and Style Seminar.
Summertime is not always a vacation from learning for teachers. While their students are enjoying a break from school, many teachers take classes and workshops to improve their skills or work toward an... read more
The Online IEW Checklist Generator™
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.” At IEW we agree. Believing the best way for a child to progress and learn is to meet him... read more
Small Successes Matter
“Children like to do what they think they can do.” -Andrew Pudewa Dream big! Seize the day! Change the world! Our environment is full of these sorts of... read more
A Poem for the Season: “Summer Rain” by Amy Lowell
These are definitely the dog days of summer. In Florida where I live, the heat and humidity create a sense of somnolence and stillness. It’s too hot to move. When the inevitable afternoon... read more
Special Education Series: Structure and Style™ and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, Part 3: The Checklist
by Linda Mikottis and Jean Nichols In the previous post in this series, we compared traditional methods for teaching grammar with those used in IEW’s Structure and Style™ process that are more successful and... read more
Kids in Parks
Summertime is a wonderful time of the year. It’s a time of rest and rejuvenation. It’s a span of time when children find themselves unburdened with homework and instead have plenty of opportunities... read more
Jill’s Gems: Timed Essay Writing
It’s the height of summer. Summertime conjures thoughts of lazy days spent escaping the heat in the community swimming pool, binge reading a favorite book series in the icy cold air conditioning of... read more
When Andrew's Away: A conversation with Kristin, IEW's Customer Service Manager: Podcast Episode 102
Join us as Julie chats with Kristin Boutross, IEW's ebullient Customer Service Manager. With her many years of experience working for IEW, Kristin describes the goal of the customer service team and shares... read more
World Emoji Day ?
It was late in the evening on July 17, and I was mindlessly scrolling through my news feed on my tablet when a small blurb caught my eye. It was World Emoji Day.... read more
Jill’s Gems: Graphic Organizers or Key Word Outlines?
Not long ago in the forum, we had a member ask about using a graphic organizer in place of a key word outline. Jill Pike, IEW Accomplished Instructor and author, responded with her... read more
Customer Service Answers: Reading and Literature
As you begin to plan for the upcoming school year, you may have questions about what types of products IEW offers that focus on literature. This post will help you identify and clarify... read more
Spelling and the Brain: A Method of Instruction that Makes Sense
Do you have a student in your life who struggles with spelling? The odds are likely as spelling in our country has gotten progressively worse over the past fifty years. I certainly found... read more
A New Option in College Prep Testing: The Classic Learning Test
For many years there have been two primary diagnostic exams for students preparing to attend college, the SAT® and the ACT®.... read more
A Sonnet in Honor of the Student Resource Packet
Our Student Resource Packet is a pretty nifty item. Broken down by the nine IEW units and including sections dedicated to... read more
Jill’s Gems: Key Word Outline Worries
Now that it’s back-to-school time, many parents and teachers will be introducing Unit 1 to their students: Note Making and Outlines.... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 2
In our last blog post, we described the initial steps you need to take in order to plan for a successful... read more
Flying Solo with Teaching Writing: Structure and Style: Part 1
Once upon a time, IEW offered a single product—Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS). Since then the TWSS has undergone a... read more
The Solar Eclipse: A Writing Activity
All across the United States, people today peered up into the skies to participate in a unique heavenly event, a solar... read more
Where Are They Now? Rachel Averitt: Pursuing a Path Towards Law School
# Meet Rachel Averitt. Rachel was homeschooled through the sixth grade and then began attending a small Christian school in Oklahoma called Mingo... read more
“The Buck Stops Here”
In Harry Truman’s day, people who shirked responsibility and shifted blame were accused of “passing the buck.” According to the Truman... read more
Back to School: Advice from a College Junior
by Jacob Mauser Do you have a student heading off to college this year for the first time? Share this blog post... read more
After the Seminar: Purposeful Practice Delivers Powerful Payback for Teachers—and Students! The Value of the Practicum Exercises in the Structure and Style Seminar.
Summertime is not always a vacation from learning for teachers. While their students are enjoying a break from school, many teachers... read more
The Online IEW Checklist Generator™
Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “The secret of education lies in respecting the pupil.” At IEW we agree. Believing the best... read more
Small Successes Matter
“Children like to do what they think they can do.” -Andrew Pudewa Dream big! Seize the... read more
A Poem for the Season: “Summer Rain” by Amy Lowell
These are definitely the dog days of summer. In Florida where I live, the heat and humidity create a sense of... read more
Special Education Series: Structure and Style™ and Language-Based Learning Difficulties, Part 3: The Checklist
by Linda Mikottis and Jean Nichols In the previous post in this series, we compared traditional methods for teaching grammar with those... read more
Kids in Parks
Summertime is a wonderful time of the year. It’s a time of rest and rejuvenation. It’s a span of time when... read more
Jill’s Gems: Timed Essay Writing
It’s the height of summer. Summertime conjures thoughts of lazy days spent escaping the heat in the community swimming pool, binge... read more
When Andrew's Away: A conversation with Kristin, IEW's Customer Service Manager: Podcast Episode 102
Join us as Julie chats with Kristin Boutross, IEW's ebullient Customer Service Manager. With her many years of experience working for... read more
World Emoji Day ?
It was late in the evening on July 17, and I was mindlessly scrolling through my news feed on my tablet... read more
Jill’s Gems: Graphic Organizers or Key Word Outlines?
Not long ago in the forum, we had a member ask about using a graphic organizer in place of a key... read more
Customer Service Answers: Reading and Literature
As you begin to plan for the upcoming school year, you may have questions about what types of products IEW offers... read more
Spelling and the Brain: A Method of Instruction that Makes Sense
Do you have a student in your life who struggles with spelling? The odds are likely as spelling in our country... read more
