Where will you be on July 22, 2023?
Summers are not only a time to enjoy a break from the busy schedule of the school year but a time to rest, rejuvenate, and reflect on the past year. For many educators,... read more
Overcoming Fear: Introducing the IEW Speech Contest
Public speaking is an important tool that students often overlook, overshadowed by a fear of presenting ideas to peers, teachers, or even strangers. When students begin their careers, the two most useful skills... read more
Refreshing Routines
For many teachers and teaching parents, summer is a time to relax. Another school year is in the books. Long lazy days lie before you as you take a deep breath and put... read more
IEW's New Introduction to Public Speaking: Podcast 374
It’s here! After many months we are proud to introduce our newest video product, Introduction to Public Speaking! In this program middle- and high-school students learn memory and delivery techniques for five different... read more
Navigating Tricky Word Pairs
Affect or effect? Biannual or biennial? Illusion or allusion? These are just a few of the word pairs we have examined in past blog posts. These pairings can from time to time trip... read more
CEUs – Tangible Evidence of Lifelong Learning
Abbott Elementary is a popular ABC comedy about a public school in Philadelphia. In a recent episode, Barbara Howard, the no-nonsense, much-respected veteran kindergarten teacher, is called to account by her principal because... read more
Celebrating End of the Year Progress
The last day of school is almost here! Students’ minds are already thinking weeks ahead about camps, road trips, swimming, and all the other activities that get packed into their short break from... read more
Where are they now? Brenna Fisher: From Homeschool to Law School and Beyond
Graduates of IEW go on to pursue a wide range of careers. Some become journalists. Others work in academia. And others move into ministry. There is always demand for people who can effectively... read more
Three Habits for Ending the Year
I remember my first years teaching in the classroom. Almost everyone advised me to start the year strongly because it would affect my whole year, but I don’t remember ever hearing that I... read more
The Year in Review: Dual Enrollment with CHI
What an inaugural year it has been for the Christian Halls International’s (CHI) dual enrollment program using IEW materials! English Composition I was taught in the fall semester, followed by English Composition II... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast 370
Many of IEW’s podcast episodes in 2023 follow this year’s theme of exploring how IEW can help students with learning differences. Every tenth episode features questions submitted by our podcast listeners. Join us... read more
Here we go again! The Great TWSS Adventure Returns
It’s that time again to start thinking about how to make the next school year even better than the last. Did dress-ups cause any dilemmas? Were your student’s topic-clincher sentences less than terrific?... read more
Celebrating Spring through Verse
Are you tired of the cold? Are you looking for some warmth and sunshine to lighten and brighten your day? Spring has sprung! While the temperature outside may not quite yet acknowledge it,... read more
Observations of an IEW Online Class
IEW Online classes are a perfect option for students who want to work through the Structure and Style for Students program but whose parents would prefer someone else to review the students’ work. The... read more
Wonders of Science Writing Lessons
How are astronauts protected from space dust traveling at the speed of a bullet? How do ants know when another ant has died? Which woman scientist was called the Sun Queen and why?... read more
Where are they now? Spencer Ragen: “Don’t quit until you’re proud.”
From time to time, we enjoy highlighting a current or former IEW student in the blog and reading their thoughts about IEW and the Structure and Style writing approach. Today’s post highlights Spencer... read more
IEW Annual Educators’ Conference
On July 22, 2023, we warmly invite you to attend the IEW Annual Educators’ Conference. This special online and in-person event is a great way to invest in yourself as you transition towards summer and all... read more
Announcing Introduction to Public Speaking!
Listen. Speak. Read. Write. Think! At IEW, these are words to live by. While the Institute for Excellence in Writing is thought of primarily for its writing curricula, the primary focus is on... read more
A Case for Cursive
In today’s western world, children typically first learn to print before they learn cursive—if they even learn cursive at all. However, is teaching a child to print before teaching cursive really the best... read more
Welcome to Convention Season!
With the warming of the weather and the winding down of the academic year, the homeschool conference season is now beginning. Are you attending your local homeschool convention this year? There are many... read more
Fix It! Grammar: Practice That Leads to Mastery
Practice, practice, practice. Mastery of any skill takes practice—lots of it. Musicians repeat scales and basketball players run drills. Until the skills have been practiced enough to gain muscle memory to perfect the... read more
Where will you be on July 22, 2023?
Summers are not only a time to enjoy a break from the busy schedule of the school year but a time... read more
Overcoming Fear: Introducing the IEW Speech Contest
Public speaking is an important tool that students often overlook, overshadowed by a fear of presenting ideas to peers, teachers, or... read more
Refreshing Routines
For many teachers and teaching parents, summer is a time to relax. Another school year is in the books. Long lazy... read more
IEW's New Introduction to Public Speaking: Podcast 374
It’s here! After many months we are proud to introduce our newest video product, Introduction to Public Speaking! In this program... read more
Navigating Tricky Word Pairs
Affect or effect? Biannual or biennial? Illusion or allusion? These are just a few of the word pairs we have examined... read more
CEUs – Tangible Evidence of Lifelong Learning
Abbott Elementary is a popular ABC comedy about a public school in Philadelphia. In a recent episode, Barbara Howard, the no-nonsense,... read more
Celebrating End of the Year Progress
The last day of school is almost here! Students’ minds are already thinking weeks ahead about camps, road trips, swimming, and... read more
Where are they now? Brenna Fisher: From Homeschool to Law School and Beyond
Graduates of IEW go on to pursue a wide range of careers. Some become journalists. Others work in academia. And others... read more
Three Habits for Ending the Year
I remember my first years teaching in the classroom. Almost everyone advised me to start the year strongly because it would... read more
The Year in Review: Dual Enrollment with CHI
What an inaugural year it has been for the Christian Halls International’s (CHI) dual enrollment program using IEW materials! English Composition... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast 370
Many of IEW’s podcast episodes in 2023 follow this year’s theme of exploring how IEW can help students with learning differences.... read more
Here we go again! The Great TWSS Adventure Returns
It’s that time again to start thinking about how to make the next school year even better than the last. Did... read more
Celebrating Spring through Verse
Are you tired of the cold? Are you looking for some warmth and sunshine to lighten and brighten your day? Spring... read more
Observations of an IEW Online Class
IEW Online classes are a perfect option for students who want to work through the Structure and Style for Students program but... read more
Wonders of Science Writing Lessons
How are astronauts protected from space dust traveling at the speed of a bullet? How do ants know when another ant... read more
Where are they now? Spencer Ragen: “Don’t quit until you’re proud.”
From time to time, we enjoy highlighting a current or former IEW student in the blog and reading their thoughts about... read more
IEW Annual Educators’ Conference
On July 22, 2023, we warmly invite you to attend the IEW Annual Educators’ Conference. This special online and in-person event is a great... read more
Announcing Introduction to Public Speaking!
Listen. Speak. Read. Write. Think! At IEW, these are words to live by. While the Institute for Excellence in Writing is... read more
A Case for Cursive
In today’s western world, children typically first learn to print before they learn cursive—if they even learn cursive at all. However,... read more
Welcome to Convention Season!
With the warming of the weather and the winding down of the academic year, the homeschool conference season is now beginning.... read more
Fix It! Grammar: Practice That Leads to Mastery
Practice, practice, practice. Mastery of any skill takes practice—lots of it. Musicians repeat scales and basketball players run drills. Until the... read more
