
Take It “EZ+1”
As educators we have a lot to keep track of. Planning lessons, grading, evaluating progress, and communicating with students and parents require our time and attention. Now add to these tasks the typical... read more

Working Memory and the Key Word Outline
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADHD struggle with working memory, the ability to remember and properly sequence information, including linguistic, immediately. This struggle presents many challenges in written expression. Frequently... read more

Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But if he stops and considers for a moment longer, he will likely... read more

Where Are They Now? Jessica Andress—Entrepreneur, Editor, and College Student
Our latest “Where Are They Now Student,” Jessica Andress, is a bit of a Renaissance gal. At her young age she has done a number of interesting things, including serving as a church... read more

Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Why Teach Cursive Writing?
Centering around the teaching of cursive, our latest “Best of” podcast episode deserves another listen. Why should cursive be taught? Isn’t it obsolete now that everyone can type on their phones, laptops, and... read more

Switch to Pens!
Several years ago Andrew Pudewa published an article entitled “Convert ... to Pens!” In doing so, he flipped on its end the conventional thinking of writing the first draft in pencil and the... read more

The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests
I started IEW when my twins were in fifth grade. I bought my Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) in the spring. Truth be told, I was a little intimidated to begin, so... read more

Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Boy Mom author Monica Swanson
A little over a year ago the podcast team invited Monica Swanson, blogger and homeschool mom, onto the program. This time roles were reversed, as Monica used the time to interview Andrew to... read more

Thesis Statement or Topic Sentence?
Occasionally at IEW our customer service team will receive questions about the differences between topic sentences and thesis statements. Hopefully this blog post will dispel any confusion between the two and empower you... read more

What’s Your IEW®️ Story?
My story began like many others’. Several years ago I heard about this fabulous written expression program called IEW from a friend of mine. I was intrigued. Later when I attended my state’s... read more

From the Forums: On IEW and the Essay
Our online forums are a welcoming space where you can ask questions, share support, and feel encouraged. A community of people who share a common goal—teaching writing—the forums are supported by not only... read more

Take It “EZ+1”
As educators we have a lot to keep track of. Planning lessons, grading, evaluating progress, and communicating with students and parents... read more

Working Memory and the Key Word Outline
Students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or ADHD struggle with working memory, the ability to remember and properly sequence information,... read more

Sharing Fairy Tales: Time Well Spent and Much Enjoyed
If you ask a child what his favorite part of the school day is, he’s likely to blurt out, “Recess!” But... read more

Where Are They Now? Jessica Andress—Entrepreneur, Editor, and College Student
Our latest “Where Are They Now Student,” Jessica Andress, is a bit of a Renaissance gal. At her young age she... read more

Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: Why Teach Cursive Writing?
Centering around the teaching of cursive, our latest “Best of” podcast episode deserves another listen. Why should cursive be taught? Isn’t... read more

Switch to Pens!
Several years ago Andrew Pudewa published an article entitled “Convert ... to Pens!” In doing so, he flipped on its end... read more

The Benefits of Entering Writing Contests
I started IEW when my twins were in fifth grade. I bought my Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS) in the... read more

Reviewing Our Greatest Hits: An Interview with Boy Mom author Monica Swanson
A little over a year ago the podcast team invited Monica Swanson, blogger and homeschool mom, onto the program. This time... read more

Thesis Statement or Topic Sentence?
Occasionally at IEW our customer service team will receive questions about the differences between topic sentences and thesis statements. Hopefully this... read more

What’s Your IEW®️ Story?
My story began like many others’. Several years ago I heard about this fabulous written expression program called IEW from a... read more

From the Forums: On IEW and the Essay
Our online forums are a welcoming space where you can ask questions, share support, and feel encouraged. A community of people... read more