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
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
IEW Writing Contest 2023
Writing contests are a fabulous way for students to further develop their writing skills, reach a broader audience, and potentially win a prize. They also provide a novel way to insert a little... read more
ADHD – Strategies for Success: Podcast Episode 362
What do Michael Phelps, Terry Bradshaw, and Michael Jordan have in common? In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Although students with ADHD face some challenges, there are... read more
Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences – A Special Webinar
On March 20 at 7:30 PM Central Time, Andrew Pudewa will be presenting an important webinar: “Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences.” This learning opportunity will help teachers and teaching parents... read more
Magnum Opus Magazine: A Resource and Opportunity for Teachers and Students
“Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I've never written anything before, but also because it seems to me that later on neither I... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 360
It’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything” podcast episode! In this ongoing series, Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from both teachers and teaching parents. This week many of the questions revolve... read more
Wintry Poems to Warm the Heart
Winter. For many the word evokes thoughts of snow-crusted windows; snapping, crackling fires; blankets and quilts piled thickly on the bed; and bare tree branches glistening with sparkling ice. It’s a time of... read more
Classic Learning Test – A Better Way
For decades, the standardized testing world has been dominated by two juggernauts: ACT and SAT. However, changes in the way that colleges consider standardized testing, along with the surge of classical education, has... read more
Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing: Podcast Episode 359
Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate your students and hamper your best efforts. Andrew Pudewa refers to these... 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
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
IEW Writing Contest 2023
Writing contests are a fabulous way for students to further develop their writing skills, reach a broader audience, and potentially win... read more
ADHD – Strategies for Success: Podcast Episode 362
What do Michael Phelps, Terry Bradshaw, and Michael Jordan have in common? In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss... read more
Why IEW Works for Students with Learning Differences – A Special Webinar
On March 20 at 7:30 PM Central Time, Andrew Pudewa will be presenting an important webinar: “Why IEW Works for Students... read more
Magnum Opus Magazine: A Resource and Opportunity for Teachers and Students
“Writing in a diary is a really strange experience for someone like me. Not only because I've never written anything before,... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 360
It’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything” podcast episode! In this ongoing series, Julie Walker presents Andrew Pudewa with questions from... read more
Wintry Poems to Warm the Heart
Winter. For many the word evokes thoughts of snow-crusted windows; snapping, crackling fires; blankets and quilts piled thickly on the bed;... read more
Classic Learning Test – A Better Way
For decades, the standardized testing world has been dominated by two juggernauts: ACT and SAT. However, changes in the way that... read more
Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing: Podcast Episode 359
Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate... read more
