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Real Stories from Premium Members: Podcast Episode 193

  In last week’s podcast, Episode 193, Andrew and Julie welcomed three of IEW’s premium members into the studio to share their experiences and favorite elements to the Premium Membership, a component of Teaching... read more

Jun 04, 2019

Accreditation and Adventure!

  Are you going to be teaching IEW curriculum in the upcoming school year? Make the most of your summer by participating in the 2019 Great TWSS Adventure. And while you’re at it, keep... read more

May 30, 2019

Bible Quest: Podcast Episode 192✝

  While Andrew was away from the office this past week, Julie Walker sat down with Nathan King, one of IEW’s project managers. Nathan has worked for IEW for a little over two years,... read more

May 29, 2019

Changing Lives through Sacrifice

  For many of us, Memorial Day is just the beginning of vacation time. School is finally out, and the sun’s warmth is seeping into our skin, thawing out our bones from the long... read more

May 27, 2019

Lessons Learned Teaching with IEW

  I have been in the “IEW world” since fifth grade when I was first introduced to its method. Since then, I have known it intimately as a student, as a customer service representative,... read more

May 25, 2019

Educational Merit and Frantic Fun

  Dr. Webster’s Outmatched™ is the perfect blend of educational merit and frantic fun for students as they try to outwit one another while they memorize powerful points from history. Desiring a greater understanding... read more

May 22, 2019

Responding to Literature: Podcast Episode 191

  If you have worked through our teacher course, you know that IEW teaches nine units. With the latest update we have included an addition called “Writing About Literature.” Andrew Pudewa jokingly calls it... read more

May 20, 2019

On Individualized Learning

  Today’s blog post is written by one of our customer service team members, and yet, remarkably, she’s just completing her junior year in high school! Kathleen shares her unique perspective as not only... read more

May 15, 2019

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 190

  With the arrival of Podcast Episode 190, we are once again able to enjoy an episode of “Ask Andrew Anything.” Every tenth episode Andrew and Julie take time to answer listeners’ questions. In... read more

May 13, 2019

Building a Fortress of Encouragement

  "Sometimes we feel like if we can't do it perfectly, we won't have success. The truth is, if it's worth doing, it's worth doing imperfectly. So go ahead and just do your best."... read more

May 10, 2019

Addressing the Critique: Podcast Episode 189

    For many IEW instructors, the advent of May also announces the advent of Unit 9, the Critique. In Podcast Episode 189, Andrew and Julie discuss this unit and how to approach it. Andrew... read more

May 08, 2019

Inspiring Learning

  “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline and a life”– Charlotte Mason “Come on,” I groaned. “Just one game of chess! Just one!” I looked up at my father with pleading eyes. “I told you El,... read more

May 06, 2019

The Benefits of Teaching Cursive: Podcast Episode 188

  Common Core standards do not have a provision that mandates the teaching of cursive in schools. Instead they emphasize the primacy of developing computer skills, including keyboarding. This is unfortunate, and in fact... read more

May 03, 2019

Going Advanced: Podcast Episode 187

  Are you working with high school students? If so, Podcast Episode 187 is a must-listen episode! During the podcast, Andrew and Julie discuss advanced essay models, describing what some of these models look... read more

May 02, 2019

On IEW and Autism and Success: Podcast Episode 186

  “It’s teaching them to think out what they want to say really methodically. That’s so good for autistic kids!” Marie Greenhalgh Teaching writing to students is challenging, but when our students have other struggles,... read more

May 01, 2019

The Reading Mother

  As Mother’s Day draws near, I can’t help but remember and reflect on my mothering years. My days of parenting babies and toddlers are far behind me now. With children in college, I... read more

Apr 25, 2019

Formal Essay Models: Podcast Episode 185

  Now that we are approaching the end of the school year, many students are in the midst of Unit 8, Formal Essay Models. In Podcast Episode 185, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker take... read more

Apr 24, 2019

A Poem to Mark the End of April

  We are about to move out of April, which also marks the end of National Poetry Month. But before we do, we would like to share with you one of our favorite poems.... read more

Apr 23, 2019

“If” You Can Offer Just a Little

  Sometimes a poem can encapsulate a situation or provide the narration of our life experiences. It can also instruct in virtue, offering important considerations to enhance our strength to carry on in the... read more

Apr 12, 2019

A Conversation with Dr. David Wilkes: Podcast Episode184†

  On Podcast Episode 184, Andrew and Julie welcome into the studio Dr. David Wilkes, an English professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Ohio. Working twenty-two years as a professor of English, Dr.... read more

Apr 10, 2019

Unboxing Your Teaching Writing/Student Writing Value Package: A Chart for Your Course

  Our customer service team talks to parents and instructors every day who receive their long-awaited IEW materials, open their bright and shiny package, and are instantly struck with a challenging conundrum of “Where... read more

Apr 08, 2019

Real Stories from Premium Members: Podcast Episode 193

  In last week’s podcast, Episode 193, Andrew and Julie welcomed three of IEW’s premium members into the studio to share their... read more

Accreditation and Adventure!

  Are you going to be teaching IEW curriculum in the upcoming school year? Make the most of your summer by participating... read more

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Bible Quest: Podcast Episode 192✝

  While Andrew was away from the office this past week, Julie Walker sat down with Nathan King, one of IEW’s project... read more

Changing Lives through Sacrifice

  For many of us, Memorial Day is just the beginning of vacation time. School is finally out, and the sun’s warmth... read more

Lessons Learned Teaching with IEW

  I have been in the “IEW world” since fifth grade when I was first introduced to its method. Since then, I... read more

Educational Merit and Frantic Fun

  Dr. Webster’s Outmatched™ is the perfect blend of educational merit and frantic fun for students as they try to outwit one... read more

Responding to Literature: Podcast Episode 191

  If you have worked through our teacher course, you know that IEW teaches nine units. With the latest update we have... read more

On Individualized Learning

  Today’s blog post is written by one of our customer service team members, and yet, remarkably, she’s just completing her junior... read more

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 190

  With the arrival of Podcast Episode 190, we are once again able to enjoy an episode of “Ask Andrew Anything.” Every... read more

Building a Fortress of Encouragement

  "Sometimes we feel like if we can't do it perfectly, we won't have success. The truth is, if it's worth doing,... read more

Addressing the Critique: Podcast Episode 189

    For many IEW instructors, the advent of May also announces the advent of Unit 9, the Critique. In Podcast Episode 189,... read more

Inspiring Learning

  “Education is an atmosphere, a discipline and a life”– Charlotte Mason “Come on,” I groaned. “Just one game of chess! Just one!”... read more

The Benefits of Teaching Cursive: Podcast Episode 188

  Common Core standards do not have a provision that mandates the teaching of cursive in schools. Instead they emphasize the primacy... read more

Going Advanced: Podcast Episode 187

  Are you working with high school students? If so, Podcast Episode 187 is a must-listen episode! During the podcast, Andrew and... read more

On IEW and Autism and Success: Podcast Episode 186

  “It’s teaching them to think out what they want to say really methodically. That’s so good for autistic kids!” Marie Greenhalgh Teaching... read more

The Reading Mother

  As Mother’s Day draws near, I can’t help but remember and reflect on my mothering years. My days of parenting babies... read more

Formal Essay Models: Podcast Episode 185

  Now that we are approaching the end of the school year, many students are in the midst of Unit 8, Formal... read more

A Poem to Mark the End of April

  We are about to move out of April, which also marks the end of National Poetry Month. But before we do,... read more

“If” You Can Offer Just a Little

  Sometimes a poem can encapsulate a situation or provide the narration of our life experiences. It can also instruct in virtue,... read more

A Conversation with Dr. David Wilkes: Podcast Episode184†

  On Podcast Episode 184, Andrew and Julie welcome into the studio Dr. David Wilkes, an English professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene... read more

Unboxing Your Teaching Writing/Student Writing Value Package: A Chart for Your Course

  Our customer service team talks to parents and instructors every day who receive their long-awaited IEW materials, open their bright and... read more

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