IEW: Not Just for Homeschoolers! Podcast Episode 209
The history of the Institute for Excellence in Writing stretches back in time quite a ways, all the way back to the single-room schoolhouse where Anna Ingham taught students of many ages. Designing... read more
Structure and Style for Students: The Best Thing We’ve Ever Done: Podcast Episode 208
Structure and Style for Students is the fruit of many years of careful planning and hard work. In podcast Episode 208 Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker take listeners with them on a journey... read more
Writing, a Model That Imitates Life: Teacher Testimonial from Johannah Mackin
We recently received this powerful testimonial from Johanna Mackin, a middle school teacher in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Hoping that it will inspire other teachers, we are pleased to be able to share it with... read more
Have You Read the News?
If your email looks like mine—well, first off I truly hope it doesn’t because at present I think my email account is vying for the first place prize in total number of unread... read more
Customizing Lessons to Meet Your Students’ Needs – Filtering
“The optimal learning environment is one which allows each child to progress at his own rate allowing sufficient repetition for mastery.” Andrew Pudewa, IEW Founder, Author, and Director In the Teaching Writing: Structure and... read more
Prepositional Pursuits
My little class and I have been cruising right along this year. Working through Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, they’ve learned how to insert all of the dress-ups. The kids are doing great! I... read more
Product Spotlight: A Word Write Now: A Thematic Thesaurus for Stylized Writing
Getting students to write using vivid language is easier said than done. Asking them to “show, not tell” when they write or to write in a way that creates a movie in... read more
Salting the Oats
Teachers understand that students enjoy a good contest. The possibility of winning a coveted prize or a tasty treat can inspire even the most reluctant student to strive for success. But how can... read more
Learning through Laughter
I stood and gazed at the young faces seated before me. They looked back at me. It was the first day of co-op, and I was meeting my class for the very first... read more
Earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Liberty University
Calling all teachers in need of continuing education units! Did you know that IEW partners with Liberty University to offer these units to individuals who complete the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) course and practicum... read more
My IEW Journey: Becoming a Successful IEW Classroom Writing Teacher
As a child, I wanted to become a second-grade teacher. In college, though, my parents pushed me to study business instead. Poor grades followed, and a degree change became imperative. I switched paths... read more
IEW: Not Just for Homeschoolers! Podcast Episode 209
The history of the Institute for Excellence in Writing stretches back in time quite a ways, all the way back to... read more
Structure and Style for Students: The Best Thing We’ve Ever Done: Podcast Episode 208
Structure and Style for Students is the fruit of many years of careful planning and hard work. In podcast Episode 208... read more
Writing, a Model That Imitates Life: Teacher Testimonial from Johannah Mackin
We recently received this powerful testimonial from Johanna Mackin, a middle school teacher in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Hoping that it will inspire... read more
Have You Read the News?
If your email looks like mine—well, first off I truly hope it doesn’t because at present I think my email account... read more
Customizing Lessons to Meet Your Students’ Needs – Filtering
“The optimal learning environment is one which allows each child to progress at his own rate allowing sufficient repetition for mastery.”... read more
Prepositional Pursuits
My little class and I have been cruising right along this year. Working through Medieval History-Based Writing Lessons, they’ve learned how... read more
Product Spotlight: A Word Write Now: A Thematic Thesaurus for Stylized Writing
Getting students to write using vivid language is easier said than done. Asking them to “show, not tell” when they... read more
Salting the Oats
Teachers understand that students enjoy a good contest. The possibility of winning a coveted prize or a tasty treat can inspire... read more
Learning through Laughter
I stood and gazed at the young faces seated before me. They looked back at me. It was the first day... read more
Earning Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through Liberty University
Calling all teachers in need of continuing education units! Did you know that IEW partners with Liberty University to offer these units... read more
My IEW Journey: Becoming a Successful IEW Classroom Writing Teacher
As a child, I wanted to become a second-grade teacher. In college, though, my parents pushed me to study business instead.... read more
