Usage: Eminent or Imminent?
Homophones, words that sound the same but that have different spellings or meanings or both, can be tricky to remember. Some of the earliest homophones students learn are its and it’s as well... read more
The Story Behind One of the Greatest Story Series of All Time
There are certain works of literature that cross cultural divides and stand the test of time. Nearly everyone has heard of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Little House on the Prairie... read more
The Deadly Error of Over-Expectation: Podcast Episode 216
This week’s podcast, Episode 216, concludes the series focusing on the four deadly errors of teaching writing. In the earlier episodes Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discussed the first three errors: overcorrecting, withholding... read more
Passing the Baton: Living a Life of Mentorship
Who are the mentors in your life? Hopefully all of us have experienced the blessing of having a mentor to help guide us on our paths. These are the precious people who carve... read more
Happy Birthday, Mr. Pudewa!
Milestones are moments to celebrate. This last November, IEW celebrated a milestone: its twenty-fifth birthday as a company. This month, those of us who love and appreciate Andrew Pudewa want to celebrate a... read more
Celebrating Poetry through Recitation: A Contest during the Month of April
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, IEW is hosting a fun contest through our social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. To enter, post a video or a... read more
Announcing Classical Conversations’ Newest Opportunity: Master of Arts in Classical Studies
In the latest podcast, Episode 213, Robert Bortins, chief executive officer for Classical Conversations (CC), joined Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker in the studio. Bortins was there to share some exciting news: Classical... read more
The Deadly Error of Withholding Help: Podcast Episode 212
In the second episode of a 4-part podcast series highlighting Andrew’s article, “The 4 Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing,” Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss how withholding help negatively impacts a student’s progress.... read more
Culture, Curriculum, and Care
Last week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker hosted a webinar called “A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling.” If you weren’t able to participate in the live event, you are in luck. You can... read more
Happy Birthday, Hans!
On April 2 in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, a baby boy was born to a poor couple. Naming him Hans, their only child grew up to become one of the most famous writers... read more
Stronger Together
Over the past month or so, people across the globe and around the country have come together to confront an invisible enemy. Facing uncertain days ahead, rather than looking at their own difficulties... read more
Structure and Style for Students: What’s in the Box?
By now you’ve likely heard the buzz about Structure and Style for Students, IEW’s new video-based student course. Every day, our customer service team receives calls from teachers considering which level of the... read more
The Deadly Error of Overcorrecting: Podcast Episode 211
Considered a must-read article for good reason, Andrew Pudewa’s “The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing” takes center stage in the first of a four-part conversation between Andrew and Julie Walker in podcast... read more
Homeschool Help: A New Facebook Group for All Homeschoolers
Many of the longtime readers of this blog are veteran homeschoolers. If you are one, you’ve already wrestled with the balance of work, academics, and social life. You’ve done your due diligence deciding... read more
Surprised by Homeschooling
Many of us at IEW are veteran homeschoolers and are being peppered with questions and concerns from friends who are suddenly finding themselves in the unexpected position of needing to homeschool. If you... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 210
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 210 listeners asked the following questions: Do I really need the teacher-training course, Teaching... read more
A Helping Hand for Home-Based Instruction: Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW
With all that is happening in the world and across the United States, IEW wanted to do what we could to help in some small way. That’s why today’s post is a bit... read more
Annual or Ennial?
Back when I lived in Ohio, I spent much of March watching the weather. Typically at some point in the month, usually later than earlier, I could detect a subtle warming in the... 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 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
Announcement: It’s time for the 2020 IEW Writing Contest!
The last several months have been filled with exciting events such as IEW’s twenty-fifth birthday bash and the brand new Structure and Style for Students courses. And the year is just getting started!... read more
Usage: Eminent or Imminent?
Homophones, words that sound the same but that have different spellings or meanings or both, can be tricky to remember. Some... read more
The Story Behind One of the Greatest Story Series of All Time
There are certain works of literature that cross cultural divides and stand the test of time. Nearly everyone has heard of... read more
The Deadly Error of Over-Expectation: Podcast Episode 216
This week’s podcast, Episode 216, concludes the series focusing on the four deadly errors of teaching writing. In the earlier episodes... read more
Passing the Baton: Living a Life of Mentorship
Who are the mentors in your life? Hopefully all of us have experienced the blessing of having a mentor to help... read more
Happy Birthday, Mr. Pudewa!
Milestones are moments to celebrate. This last November, IEW celebrated a milestone: its twenty-fifth birthday as a company. This month, those... read more
Celebrating Poetry through Recitation: A Contest during the Month of April
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? To celebrate, IEW is hosting a fun contest through our social media... read more
Announcing Classical Conversations’ Newest Opportunity: Master of Arts in Classical Studies
In the latest podcast, Episode 213, Robert Bortins, chief executive officer for Classical Conversations (CC), joined Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker... read more
The Deadly Error of Withholding Help: Podcast Episode 212
In the second episode of a 4-part podcast series highlighting Andrew’s article, “The 4 Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing,” Andrew Pudewa... read more
Culture, Curriculum, and Care
Last week, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker hosted a webinar called “A Crash Course for Accidental Homeschooling.” If you weren’t able... read more
Happy Birthday, Hans!
On April 2 in 1805 in Odense, Denmark, a baby boy was born to a poor couple. Naming him Hans, their... read more
Stronger Together
Over the past month or so, people across the globe and around the country have come together to confront an invisible... read more
Structure and Style for Students: What’s in the Box?
By now you’ve likely heard the buzz about Structure and Style for Students, IEW’s new video-based student course. Every day, our... read more
The Deadly Error of Overcorrecting: Podcast Episode 211
Considered a must-read article for good reason, Andrew Pudewa’s “The Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing” takes center stage in the... read more
Homeschool Help: A New Facebook Group for All Homeschoolers
Many of the longtime readers of this blog are veteran homeschoolers. If you are one, you’ve already wrestled with the balance... read more
Surprised by Homeschooling
Many of us at IEW are veteran homeschoolers and are being peppered with questions and concerns from friends who are suddenly... read more
Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 210
It’s that time again! Every tenth podcast is set aside so that listeners can “ask Andrew anything.” In podcast Episode 210... read more
A Helping Hand for Home-Based Instruction: Free Language Arts Lessons from IEW
With all that is happening in the world and across the United States, IEW wanted to do what we could to... read more
Annual or Ennial?
Back when I lived in Ohio, I spent much of March watching the weather. Typically at some point in the month,... 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
Announcement: It’s time for the 2020 IEW Writing Contest!
The last several months have been filled with exciting events such as IEW’s twenty-fifth birthday bash and the brand new Structure... read more
