Teacher Spotlight: Amy Bell, Crescenza Studio
Amy Bell is the founder of Crescenza Studio, where she and a team of teachers offer private tutoring, writing classes, and other courses covering various subjects. Amy’s background as a writer and music... read more
Teaching through a Theme-Based Book
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.” This axiom is often quoted in the world of education. Writing within content areas helps students build understanding.... read more
The Account Dashboard – Your Command Center
When you log in to your IEW account, you will find yourself on our homepage. At the top right of the page, you will find your name beside the outline of a head... 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 the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more
The Brain Benefits of a Great Book
Some of my earliest memories center around literature. As a young child, I recall many happy hours spent sitting next to my grandma in her formal parlor, listening to her read short stories,... read more
Happy Birthday to the Bard!
For theatrophiles and indeed for English speakers around the world, April 23 is a day to be celebrated. On this date in 1564, the poet and playwright William Shakespeare is believed to have... read more
Writing Essays with Unit 8
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
Hidden Gems at Your Public Library
When I became a parent, I looked forward to taking my children regularly to the public library to choose books for the upcoming week. Fueled by fond memories of my own weekly outings... read more
Read, Reflect, Remember, Recite
Over the past year I have been teaching a high school class. I titled the course “Essays, Latin, and Literature.” I informed the students on the first day my aims were two-fold. First,... read more
Answering Your Grammar Questions
IEW’s Customer Service team often receives grammar questions from customers. Most often these questions have to do with why something is marked a certain way in Fix It!® Grammar. Occasionally, we are asked... read more
Premium Membership: Where Do I Start?
For many of our new Premium Members, glancing over the additional files now included in their account is like entering a downtown library, new card in hand, and viewing row after row of... read more
Learning Together: Empowering Minds, Changing Lives
When I think about why I teach, one quote echoes in my mind: “Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection,... read more
Filling the Blank Page with Unit 7
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
Grammar and Thinking in the Age of AI
Of the skills that produce a well-written essay, IEW’s top two, structure and style, are certainly key linchpins. Equally important, however, is the often misunderstood art of grammar. If you express a worthy thought... read more
For the Love of Games
I want to share with you my love of games! It is a long lasting love that has been with me since my childhood. Withstanding years of foul play and unmet expectations, my... read more
Applying IEW across Your School
Like many people, I first became acquainted with IEW while I was homeschooling my children, and I taught IEW in homeschool co-ops for many years. However, when my kids were grown, I started... read more
How IEW Teaches Thinking
Since thinking begins with asking questions, IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology is the perfect place to practice thinking. Far from being formulas or templates, the structural models and the stylistic techniques provide tools... read more
Teacher Spotlight: Laura McMahon, Ivywood Classical Academy
Laura McMahon is a middle-school teacher at Ivywood Classical Academy, a tuition-free public school located in Plymouth, Michigan. Ivywood Classical Academy is a Hillsdale College Member School. How many students do you have? In seventh... read more
Streamlining Research with Unit 6
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
Mining for Gems: 2025 Public Domain Additions
While many people believe that Christmas caps the gift-giving season, New Year’s Day heralds fresh gifts galore: new contributions to the public domain. The public domain, a collection of works that no longer... read more
What Is Thinking?
For several years in our house, I would often respond, “Don’t make me do your thinking for you!” when one of my children would ask for help in making a decision. IEW’s theme... read more
Teacher Spotlight: Amy Bell, Crescenza Studio
Amy Bell is the founder of Crescenza Studio, where she and a team of teachers offer private tutoring, writing classes, and... read more
Teaching through a Theme-Based Book
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.” This axiom is often quoted in... read more
The Account Dashboard – Your Command Center
When you log in to your IEW account, you will find yourself on our homepage. At the top right of the... 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
The Brain Benefits of a Great Book
Some of my earliest memories center around literature. As a young child, I recall many happy hours spent sitting next to... read more
Happy Birthday to the Bard!
For theatrophiles and indeed for English speakers around the world, April 23 is a day to be celebrated. On this date... read more
Writing Essays with Unit 8
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Hidden Gems at Your Public Library
When I became a parent, I looked forward to taking my children regularly to the public library to choose books for... read more
Read, Reflect, Remember, Recite
Over the past year I have been teaching a high school class. I titled the course “Essays, Latin, and Literature.” I... read more
Answering Your Grammar Questions
IEW’s Customer Service team often receives grammar questions from customers. Most often these questions have to do with why something is... read more
Premium Membership: Where Do I Start?
For many of our new Premium Members, glancing over the additional files now included in their account is like entering a... read more
Learning Together: Empowering Minds, Changing Lives
When I think about why I teach, one quote echoes in my mind: “Every child deserves a champion, an adult who... read more
Filling the Blank Page with Unit 7
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Grammar and Thinking in the Age of AI
Of the skills that produce a well-written essay, IEW’s top two, structure and style, are certainly key linchpins. Equally important, however,... read more
For the Love of Games
I want to share with you my love of games! It is a long lasting love that has been with me... read more
Applying IEW across Your School
Like many people, I first became acquainted with IEW while I was homeschooling my children, and I taught IEW in homeschool... read more
How IEW Teaches Thinking
Since thinking begins with asking questions, IEW’s Structure and Style® methodology is the perfect place to practice thinking. Far from being... read more
Teacher Spotlight: Laura McMahon, Ivywood Classical Academy
Laura McMahon is a middle-school teacher at Ivywood Classical Academy, a tuition-free public school located in Plymouth, Michigan. Ivywood Classical Academy... read more
Streamlining Research with Unit 6
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Mining for Gems: 2025 Public Domain Additions
While many people believe that Christmas caps the gift-giving season, New Year’s Day heralds fresh gifts galore: new contributions to the... read more
What Is Thinking?
For several years in our house, I would often respond, “Don’t make me do your thinking for you!” when one of... read more
