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Motivation and the Four Forms of Relevancy: Podcast Episode 358

Are there factors that make learning easier? As Andrew notes, “If something is relevant to you, if it is significant, meaningful, useful, interesting, and helpful to you, then it is easy to study... read more

Feb 01, 2023

Announcing IEW’s Winter Retreat 2023: A Virtual Writing Workshop for Classroom Teachers

Are you a classroom teacher, hybrid school instructor, co-op facilitator, or tutor? Do you teach your students in person or online? We have a special event just for you! On Saturday, February 11,... read more

Jan 27, 2023

Classic Learning Test – A Conversation with Jeremy Tate: Podcast Episode 357

Join Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King as they interview Jeremy Tate, Founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Knowing that testing tremendously influences curriculum development in secondary education, Jeremy developed the... read more

Jan 25, 2023

Worth the Wait: New Books Entering the Public Domain

At the turn of every new year, long awaited classic books and media enter the public domain. This year is no different, and there are some wonderful additions that have joined the list.... read more

Jan 20, 2023

Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences: Podcast Episode 356

Why is IEW a good fit for students with special needs? This week Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker read through testimonials from teaching parents to help answer the question. Tune in to this... read more

Jan 18, 2023

Powerful Courses for College Preparation

In many ways, the high school years are a staging ground for adulthood. For some students high school represents the culmination of their formal education. For others the high school years are preparatory,... read more

Jan 13, 2023

Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Leilani Melendez: Podcast Episode 355

Continuing the Homeschool 101 series, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome IEW affiliate and homeschool mom Leilani Melendez. Leilani offers guidance and resources to other homeschool families primarily through her YouTube channel and... read more

Jan 11, 2023

Grammar on the Go

If you missed the gifts given for Day 12, you can still access the digital 2023 edition of the Magnum Opus Magazine.   On the twelfth and final day of IEW’s Twelve Days of Christmas... read more

Jan 06, 2023

Premium Membership

If you missed the gifts given for Day 11, you can still access a Premium Membership in a couple of ways. One option is to invest in the full Teaching Writing: Structure and... read more

Jan 05, 2023

Paper and Pen – What the Research Says: Podcast Episode 354

In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa gathers his research to discuss the effects of technology in an educational... read more

Jan 04, 2023

Cultivating Confident Communicators

If you missed the gifts given for Day 10, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 204: The Four Language Arts Part 2: Speaking Podcast Episode 251: Nurturing Competent Communicators, Part 1 Podcast Episode 252:... read more

Jan 04, 2023

Editing Made Easy

If you missed the gifts given for Day 9, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 333: Letter to the Editor   “How do I grade my student’s writing?” is a question that IEW receives... read more

Jan 03, 2023

Special Learning Needs and IEW

If you missed the gifts given for Day 8, you can still access these resources: Podcast R14: Learning Differences Struggles and Suggestions, Part 1 – Dyslexia Podcast R15: Learning Differences Struggles and Suggestions, Part 2 – Dysgraphia Podcast... read more

Jan 02, 2023

Engaging Students in Learning

If you missed the gifts given for Day 7, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 164: The Four Forms of Relevancy: Intrinsic Relevancy, Part 1 Podcast Episode 165: The Four Forms of Relevancy:... read more

Jan 01, 2023

Spelling That Sticks

If you missed the gifts given for Day 6, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 306: Speaking of Spelling Free Phonetic Zoo Spelling lesson samples for each level   On the sixth day of IEW’s... read more

Dec 31, 2022

Teacher Resources

If you missed the gifts given for Day 5, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 104: However Imperfectly, Part 1 Podcast Episode 105: However Imperfectly, Part 2 Podcast Episode 106: However Imperfectly, Part 3 However... read more

Dec 30, 2022

Engaging Grammar That Students Enjoy

If you missed the gifts given for Day 4, you can still access these resources: Free Grammar Lessons Podcast Episode 228: The Great Grammar Give and Take, Part 1 Podcast Episode 229: The Great Grammar Give... read more

Dec 29, 2022

Poetry: The Great Language Builder

If you missed the gifts given for Day 3, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 299: The Profound Power of Poetry Podcast Episode R08: How to Enjoy Poetry – Listen, Speak, Read, Write!   On... read more

Dec 28, 2022

Teaching Students to Think

If you missed the gifts given for Day 2, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 207: Thinking – The Quintessence of the Four Language Arts Podcast Episode 236: The Five Canons of Rhetoric,... read more

Dec 27, 2022

Getting Started with IEW

If you missed the gifts given for Day 1, you can still access these resources. the first three weeks of Structure and Style for Students Podcast Episode 339: Teaching Writing with Confidence   It only makes sense that IEW’s... read more

Dec 26, 2022

Classical Education – A Conversation with Dr. Robert Jackson: Podcast Episode 351

In today’s episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Dr. Robert Jackson. Dr. Jackson is the Executive Director of Great Hearts Institute. Founded in Phoenix twenty years ago, Great Hearts now boasts forty academies... read more

Dec 16, 2022

Motivation and the Four Forms of Relevancy: Podcast Episode 358

Are there factors that make learning easier? As Andrew notes, “If something is relevant to you, if it is significant, meaningful,... read more

Announcing IEW’s Winter Retreat 2023: A Virtual Writing Workshop for Classroom Teachers

Are you a classroom teacher, hybrid school instructor, co-op facilitator, or tutor? Do you teach your students in person or online?... read more

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Classic Learning Test – A Conversation with Jeremy Tate: Podcast Episode 357

Join Andrew Pudewa and Nathan King as they interview Jeremy Tate, Founder and CEO of the Classic Learning Test (CLT). Knowing... read more

Worth the Wait: New Books Entering the Public Domain

At the turn of every new year, long awaited classic books and media enter the public domain. This year is no... read more

Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences: Podcast Episode 356

Why is IEW a good fit for students with special needs? This week Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker read through testimonials... read more

Powerful Courses for College Preparation

In many ways, the high school years are a staging ground for adulthood. For some students high school represents the culmination... read more

Homeschool 101 – A Conversation with Leilani Melendez: Podcast Episode 355

Continuing the Homeschool 101 series, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker welcome IEW affiliate and homeschool mom Leilani Melendez. Leilani offers guidance... read more

Grammar on the Go

If you missed the gifts given for Day 12, you can still access the digital 2023 edition of the Magnum Opus... read more

Premium Membership

If you missed the gifts given for Day 11, you can still access a Premium Membership in a couple of ways.... read more

Paper and Pen – What the Research Says: Podcast Episode 354

In an age of increased technology use, many students are reading on tablets and typing their work. This week Andrew Pudewa... read more

Cultivating Confident Communicators

If you missed the gifts given for Day 10, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 204: The Four Language Arts... read more

Editing Made Easy

If you missed the gifts given for Day 9, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 333: Letter to the Editor   “How... read more

Special Learning Needs and IEW

If you missed the gifts given for Day 8, you can still access these resources: Podcast R14: Learning Differences Struggles and Suggestions, Part... read more

Engaging Students in Learning

If you missed the gifts given for Day 7, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 164: The Four Forms of... read more

Spelling That Sticks

If you missed the gifts given for Day 6, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 306: Speaking of Spelling Free Phonetic... read more

Teacher Resources

If you missed the gifts given for Day 5, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 104: However Imperfectly, Part 1 Podcast... read more

Engaging Grammar That Students Enjoy

If you missed the gifts given for Day 4, you can still access these resources: Free Grammar Lessons Podcast Episode 228: The Great... read more

Poetry: The Great Language Builder

If you missed the gifts given for Day 3, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 299: The Profound Power of... read more

Teaching Students to Think

If you missed the gifts given for Day 2, you can still access these resources: Podcast Episode 207: Thinking – The Quintessence... read more

Getting Started with IEW

If you missed the gifts given for Day 1, you can still access these resources. the first three weeks of Structure and Style... read more

Classical Education – A Conversation with Dr. Robert Jackson: Podcast Episode 351

In today’s episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker interview Dr. Robert Jackson. Dr. Jackson is the Executive Director of Great Hearts... read more

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