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Furnishing the Mind with Family Mealtime

“The best of life is conversation” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). As the busyness of summer winds down and as school begins, the fall season will soon arrive, and a new chapter will begin with... read more

Sep 05, 2024

Writing the Paper with Unit 2

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. After one, two, or maybe... read more

Sep 03, 2024

IEW Tools for the Journey: IEW’s Blog

As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be confident and competent communicators and thinkers, we are presenting a series of... read more

Aug 29, 2024

IEW Tools for the Journey: Social Media

As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be confident and competent communicators and thinkers, we are presenting a series of... read more

Aug 22, 2024

IEW Tools for the Journey: Webinars

As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be confident and competent communicators and thinkers, we are presenting a series of... read more

Aug 15, 2024

IEW Tools for the Journey: Newsletters

It is August. Many schools and homeschools have already begun the new school year. Within a few weeks schools of all types will be in session. Here at IEW, our mission is to... read more

Aug 08, 2024

Taking Notes with Unit 1

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year, students progress through nine structural units. Every paper a student... read more

Aug 06, 2024

Starting Strong — Tips for a New School Year

It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Customer Service Team and Schools Division Educational Consultants have years of experience as homeschooling parents, IEW Online instructors, tutors, and classroom teachers.... read more

Aug 01, 2024

Writing Speeches - The Importance of Note-Taking

Recently, I attended the 2024 NCFCA National Championship. Sitting at the IEW table, I was privy to all of the buzz as students swarmed around me, entering and exiting the student center of... read more

Jul 25, 2024

Premium Members’ Best Practices – Survey Results

In May 2024, IEW sent out a Best Practices Survey to all of our Premium Members, asking them for suggestions or ideas that they found to be most useful in their classrooms. The results... read more

Jul 19, 2024

Checking the Boxes for High School Credit

Many of our customers reach out to customer service as their student approaches high school. They want to be sure that our materials will count for a language arts credit. Perhaps, a new... read more

Jul 18, 2024

Do Hard Things

As we continue to furnish our minds with the power that comes from writing words this July, let us revisit a timeless article from Andrew Pudewa that encourages a better perspective to a... read more

Jul 11, 2024

Furnishing the Mind: The Power of the Written Word

“The pen is mightier than the sword.” Akhiar, a 7th century BCE Assyrian sage, first used this popular idea. Author Edward Bulwer-Lytton coined the specific wording of the quote commonly used today in... read more

Jul 08, 2024

Where’s my discount code? IEW’s Pricing Policy

Do you have a convention special? Do you have a coupon code? When is your next big sale? We hear this a lot. The answer often surprises and disappoints–we don’t. Now, let us... read more

Jul 01, 2024

IEW’s Highest Level of Student Support

Fall 2024 registration is open. Registration for Fall 2024 closes August 12, 2024. IEW® Online, which started in 2011 with just two instructors and a handful of classes, is not just another online writing class.... read more

Jun 27, 2024

How to Progress: Structure and Style for Students

Structure and Style® for Students (SSS) video-based courses build on each other. Although many begin at Level A, older students who have used other curricula may begin at Year 1 of Level B... read more

Jun 20, 2024

Earth to Children: Come Out and Play!

Once upon a time in a neighborhood perhaps not all that unlike your own, it was common to hear the happy sounds of children playing outside. Rather than send a text when supper... read more

Jun 13, 2024

Critiquing Literature with Unit 9

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more

Jun 06, 2024

Furnishing the Mind with Time Spent Outdoors

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). Spending intentional time outside provides many benefits, including building writing skills. In a recent podcast, Andrew Pudewa discussed... read more

Jun 04, 2024

Planning Summer with Purpose

The finish line is in sight! I know that we are all counting down the days until the end of the school year. We are looking forward to the summer months when our... read more

May 30, 2024

IEW Curriculum Aligns with State Standards

School teachers and curriculum directors often call IEW’s Schools Division asking if our curriculum meets state educational standards. Some schools or charter schools are not allowed to recommend items if they are not... read more

May 23, 2024

Furnishing the Mind with Family Mealtime

“The best of life is conversation” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). As the busyness of summer winds down and as school begins, the... read more

Writing the Paper with Unit 2

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

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IEW Tools for the Journey: IEW’s Blog

As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be... read more

IEW Tools for the Journey: Social Media

As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be... read more

IEW Tools for the Journey: Webinars

As part of IEW’s continued commitment to providing parents and teachers with help for the journey of training students to be... read more

IEW Tools for the Journey: Newsletters

It is August. Many schools and homeschools have already begun the new school year. Within a few weeks schools of all... read more

Taking Notes with Unit 1

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

Starting Strong — Tips for a New School Year

It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Customer Service Team and Schools Division Educational Consultants have years... read more

Writing Speeches - The Importance of Note-Taking

Recently, I attended the 2024 NCFCA National Championship. Sitting at the IEW table, I was privy to all of the buzz... read more

Premium Members’ Best Practices – Survey Results

In May 2024, IEW sent out a Best Practices Survey to all of our Premium Members, asking them for suggestions or... read more

Checking the Boxes for High School Credit

Many of our customers reach out to customer service as their student approaches high school. They want to be sure that... read more

Do Hard Things

As we continue to furnish our minds with the power that comes from writing words this July, let us revisit a... read more

Furnishing the Mind: The Power of the Written Word

“The pen is mightier than the sword.” Akhiar, a 7th century BCE Assyrian sage, first used this popular idea. Author Edward... read more

Where’s my discount code? IEW’s Pricing Policy

Do you have a convention special? Do you have a coupon code? When is your next big sale? We hear this... read more

IEW’s Highest Level of Student Support

Fall 2024 registration is open. Registration for Fall 2024 closes August 12, 2024. IEW® Online, which started in 2011 with just two instructors... read more

How to Progress: Structure and Style for Students

Structure and Style® for Students (SSS) video-based courses build on each other. Although many begin at Level A, older students who... read more

Earth to Children: Come Out and Play!

Once upon a time in a neighborhood perhaps not all that unlike your own, it was common to hear the happy... read more

Critiquing Literature with Unit 9

IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more

Furnishing the Mind with Time Spent Outdoors

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). Spending intentional time outside provides many... read more

Planning Summer with Purpose

The finish line is in sight! I know that we are all counting down the days until the end of the... read more

IEW Curriculum Aligns with State Standards

School teachers and curriculum directors often call IEW’s Schools Division asking if our curriculum meets state educational standards. Some schools or... read more

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