Sound City, the Heart of Anna Ingham’s Language Arts Program
When teachers use our materials for Kindergarten through Grade 2, they are directed to use the poetry discussion time to reinforce phonics for reading and spelling. Regularly we hear from teachers using their... read more
Back to School! Podcast Episode 153
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Dr. Seuss Dr. Seuss is definitely right, and now that it’s back-to-school time, students... read more
Plan! Prepare! Persist!
As teachers, we plunge into the school year packed full of ambition and enthusiasm. Our weeks soon become routine, peppered with papers to grade, meetings to attend, and plans to complete. Plopped into... read more
Year One of Structure and Style in the Classroom: Look Back and Reflect. Look Ahead and Plan.
A note before you begin: This post contains many helpful links to materials, related blogs, and additional information on our Schools website. We recommend that you read the blog all the way... read more
Thank You, Mrs. Texley!
When I was a junior in high school, I enrolled in my first English class with Mrs. Texley. She taught honors English to eleventh and twelfth graders in my small-town Kansas high school.... read more
Are You a Follower?
At IEW we have a lot happening all of the time. And it’s all good stuff, too! From the writing contests to the product giveaways to the podcasts, there is always something new... read more
While Andrew’s Away—An Opportunity to Meet Beth O’Connor: Podcast Episode 134
The podcast fun continued this past week even though Andrew was still on the road. In Podcast 134, Julie Walker introduces listeners to Beth O’Connor, one of IEW’s Schools Division Educational Consultants. Beth... read more
An Interview with Linda Mikkotis, Schools Division Senior Implementation Coach: Podcast Episode 133
Many years ago when the seeds for what would become the Institute for Excellence in Writing were first planted, they were sown in a school classroom. IEW has continued to support teachers through... read more
Catching Up with Janet Spitler: Podcast Episode 129
# # In our latest podcast, Julie Walker had the opportunity to catch up with Janet Spitler, and that’s no easy feat! Janet is IEW’s Senior Educational Consultant for the Schools Division and is devotedly... read more
Showing Style: Fun with Vivid Verbs!
Are you finding it a bit challenging to get back into the swing of things after the winter pause? Do you have a classroom of listless children you are struggling to re-engage? One... read more
Charting Your Vision for Success
2017 is over and done, and 2018 has arrived. Each year, people make grandiose resolutions for how they’ll change their lives. But many allow their resolve to shrivel, their tenacity to wither, and... read more
Sound City, the Heart of Anna Ingham’s Language Arts Program
When teachers use our materials for Kindergarten through Grade 2, they are directed to use the poetry discussion time to reinforce... read more
Back to School! Podcast Episode 153
“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” Dr.... read more
Plan! Prepare! Persist!
As teachers, we plunge into the school year packed full of ambition and enthusiasm. Our weeks soon become routine, peppered with... read more
Year One of Structure and Style in the Classroom: Look Back and Reflect. Look Ahead and Plan.
A note before you begin: This post contains many helpful links to materials, related blogs, and additional information on our... read more
Thank You, Mrs. Texley!
When I was a junior in high school, I enrolled in my first English class with Mrs. Texley. She taught honors... read more
Are You a Follower?
At IEW we have a lot happening all of the time. And it’s all good stuff, too! From the writing contests... read more
While Andrew’s Away—An Opportunity to Meet Beth O’Connor: Podcast Episode 134
The podcast fun continued this past week even though Andrew was still on the road. In Podcast 134, Julie Walker introduces... read more
An Interview with Linda Mikkotis, Schools Division Senior Implementation Coach: Podcast Episode 133
Many years ago when the seeds for what would become the Institute for Excellence in Writing were first planted, they were... read more
Catching Up with Janet Spitler: Podcast Episode 129
# # In our latest podcast, Julie Walker had the opportunity to catch up with Janet Spitler, and that’s no easy feat! Janet... read more
Showing Style: Fun with Vivid Verbs!
Are you finding it a bit challenging to get back into the swing of things after the winter pause? Do you... read more
Charting Your Vision for Success
2017 is over and done, and 2018 has arrived. Each year, people make grandiose resolutions for how they’ll change their lives.... read more
