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
Adjust the Checklist to Sharpen Students’ Saws
The school year is nearing the end, and summer is close at hand. Teachers and families alike eagerly anticipate a chance to slow down a bit to relax and renew. A recent IEW®... 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
IEW Appreciates Teachers!
The school where I last taught celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day in grand fashion. Early in the morning National Honor Society students scurried the halls, delivering breakfast to the faculty and staff. Parents volunteered... read more
Sharpen Your Saw with IEW Events and Resources
“Renewal is the principle – and the process – that empowers us to move on an upward spiral of growth and change, of continuous improvement” (Stephen R. Covey). In this quote, fans of... read more
Spotlight on the Sonnet
“Sonnet is about movement in a form” (Seamus Heaney). What is a sonnet? It is a short poem whose structure opens the way for debate or subtle argument. The typical sonnet is a... read more
Poetry Festivals and Language Fairs
April’s theme of “Furnishing the Mind with Poetry” reminds me of my teaching days at Parker Whitney Elementary School in Rocklin, California, and our annual Oral Language Fairs. The events began in our... 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
Incorporating Poetry into Your Lessons
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” This first line of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 43 is familiar to most people. As we continue with our theme of “Furnishing the... read more
All in the Sussmann Family
In 2023 IEW released Introduction to Public Speaking. In honor of this, IEW hosted its first annual speech contest and received submissions from all over the country. After much deliberation, the winners were... read more
Simplify Grading with IEW Gradebook
In the fast-paced world of education, teachers are constantly seeking tools that simplify their workload without compromising the quality of feedback they provide to students. One such revolutionary online tool is IEW Gradebook.... read more
Strengthening Students’ Reading Comprehension
What elements need to be in place for a student to have solid reading comprehension? In 1986 psychologists William Tumner and Philip Gough distilled it down to a simple mathematical formula: reading comprehension... 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
Furnishing the Mind with Grammar
This year at IEW, we are focusing on furnishing the mind. Just as we arrange furniture in our homes to create a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment, the mind too requires intentional furnishing.... read more
Product Spotlight: Theme-Based Writing Lessons
IEW offers many excellent programs for language arts. Among them are products dedicated to written expression, speaking, literature, spelling, and handwriting. In this blog post we take a closer look at our theme-based... read more
But . . . but . . . but . . . What about Grammar?
Everyone has opinions about grammar. Because grammar is foundational to writing, IEW is often asked about the teaching of grammar. In his talk But . . . but . . . but .... read more
Furnishing the Mind with Great Sources – ReadWorks®
IEW is widely recognized for exceptional writing courses for the homeschool, classroom, co-op, and tutorial, providing students with excellent content to cover a wide range of subject matter and topics. Whether you use... read more
Simplifying Literary Analysis
Imagine a living room filled with teens excitedly talking over each other and debating the merits of this character or that plot. This scene has occurred monthly at my house for the past... read more
Instilling a Love of Reading – A Mentor‘s Task
As National Mentoring Month ends and February, the month of love, begins, I wonder if one of your favorite books holds special significance because a mentor in your life recommended it. While some... read more
Asking Questions with Unit 5
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
2024 Additions to Public Domain
With the flip of the calendar to a new year, the United States is also enjoying the addition of several new titles to the public domain. Public domain materials are no longer covered... 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
Adjust the Checklist to Sharpen Students’ Saws
The school year is nearing the end, and summer is close at hand. Teachers and families alike eagerly anticipate a chance... 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
IEW Appreciates Teachers!
The school where I last taught celebrated Teacher Appreciation Day in grand fashion. Early in the morning National Honor Society students... read more
Sharpen Your Saw with IEW Events and Resources
“Renewal is the principle – and the process – that empowers us to move on an upward spiral of growth and... read more
Spotlight on the Sonnet
“Sonnet is about movement in a form” (Seamus Heaney). What is a sonnet? It is a short poem whose structure opens... read more
Poetry Festivals and Language Fairs
April’s theme of “Furnishing the Mind with Poetry” reminds me of my teaching days at Parker Whitney Elementary School in Rocklin,... 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
Incorporating Poetry into Your Lessons
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” This first line of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Sonnet 43 is familiar... read more
All in the Sussmann Family
In 2023 IEW released Introduction to Public Speaking. In honor of this, IEW hosted its first annual speech contest and received... read more
Simplify Grading with IEW Gradebook
In the fast-paced world of education, teachers are constantly seeking tools that simplify their workload without compromising the quality of feedback... read more
Strengthening Students’ Reading Comprehension
What elements need to be in place for a student to have solid reading comprehension? In 1986 psychologists William Tumner and... 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
Furnishing the Mind with Grammar
This year at IEW, we are focusing on furnishing the mind. Just as we arrange furniture in our homes to create... read more
Product Spotlight: Theme-Based Writing Lessons
IEW offers many excellent programs for language arts. Among them are products dedicated to written expression, speaking, literature, spelling, and handwriting.... read more
But . . . but . . . but . . . What about Grammar?
Everyone has opinions about grammar. Because grammar is foundational to writing, IEW is often asked about the teaching of grammar. In... read more
Furnishing the Mind with Great Sources – ReadWorks®
IEW is widely recognized for exceptional writing courses for the homeschool, classroom, co-op, and tutorial, providing students with excellent content to... read more
Simplifying Literary Analysis
Imagine a living room filled with teens excitedly talking over each other and debating the merits of this character or that... read more
Instilling a Love of Reading – A Mentor‘s Task
As National Mentoring Month ends and February, the month of love, begins, I wonder if one of your favorite books holds... read more
Asking Questions with Unit 5
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
2024 Additions to Public Domain
With the flip of the calendar to a new year, the United States is also enjoying the addition of several new... read more