Structure and Style Unit 7: Cure for the Blank Brain/Blank Page Syndrome, Part 1: Podcast Episode 84a
Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew in our Unit 7 Webinar as he discusses the “Blank-Brain, Blank-Page Syndrome”... read more
Black Tie or Blue Jeans? - Formal Versus Informal Language
Clothes make the man. It’s a cliché, but there is truth to that statement. People tend to make judgments based on appearance. However, there is an even more powerful determinant of one’s destiny:... read more
The Making of Fix It!: IEW Author and Grammar Guru Pamela White
Pamela White is IEW’s “grammar guru.” Author of the popular Fix It! Grammar series and IEW’s online department head for Level C classes, Pamela recently sat down with us to talk about how she... read more
Confessions of an Audiophile
When I graduated from college, I figured I had a pretty good idea of what reading was all about. After all, I had read volume upon volume of essays, poetry, novels, and plays... read more
Encouraging Creativity: Out of the Mouths of Babes
Our IEW forum is a robust community of parents, teachers, co-op facilitators, and hybrid school instructors all coming together to support one another in implementing IEW. Every once in a while, a forum... read more
Blog Post: A Tale of Two Districts
With the continued emphasis on writing proficiency for students in American schools, choosing a writing curriculum has undeniably become a data-driven decision. More than ever before teachers and administrators are searching for a... read more
Reading with Unhurried Delight
Edmund Burke believed that, "To read without reflecting is like eating without digesting." As National Library Lovers month and our focus on reading come to a close, it seems useful to share some... read more
The Value of a Consistent Writing Process for Schools
A History of Inconsistency Over the course of my thirty-four-year career as an elementary school teacher, I taught at seven schools in three school districts in three different states. The districts ranged from rural... read more
Black History Month: Celebrating Paul Laurence Dunbar
Although I graduated from a large midwestern university with a degree in English and a focus in poetry, I knew next to nothing about this important African-American poet—Paul Laurence Dunbar. It was much... read more
Growth Through Goal Setting in 2017
We are now a month into 2017. It is a crucial time of the year for those of us bold enough to create annual goals. It is tempting to give up the effort... read more
Checklists—Not Just for Enchiladas!
Has this ever happened to you? I had a crisis the other day. The week had been a crazy one, and when I opened the pantry door at 4:45 PM, I realized I... read more
A Head Full of Hats: Life of a Homeschool Mom
Like Dr. Seuss’ beloved Bartholomew Cubbins, parents wear many hats. Unlike Bartholomew, who couldn’t seem to take off all his hats, we are able, at times, to lay aside a hat or two.... read more
Where are they now? Tommy Kelley—Looking Back with Gratitude
Volunteer firefighter since the age of fifteen, EMT, competitor in the Olympic trials for rifle, political campaign manager, and more—Tommy Kelley has packed in a lot of life in his twenty-five years. Now... read more
Customer Service FAQ of the Month: Returns and Exchanges
At IEW we want you to be completely satisfied with the products you select. After all, you are using them in your families and your co-ops with the children who mean the world... read more
‘Tis the Season for Fun and Games!
Now that we are in the holiday season and are rapidly approaching the mid-point in our school year, it’s a great time to throw a party—an IEW party, that is! Over in our... read more
Customer Service Team FAQ of the Month: On the Potency of Poetry
Have a question? We are ready for you! Our customer service team receives a variety of questions and joyfully assists families by phone, chat, and email. From time to time, we publish the... read more
Author Interview: Laura Bettis—Inspired by the Tales of Narnia
Aslan, Reepicheep, Mr. Tumnus, High King Peter, King Edmund, Queens Lucy and Susan, and the White Witch. If you don’t yet know these characters, you’ll be in for a huge treat as you... read more
Author Interview: Lori Verstegen—Helping Students Succeed
There are many options available to teach IEW writing to your students. One of the most enjoyable and successful ways to begin is to use Teaching Writing: Structure and Style (TWSS2) and the Structure... read more
NCFCA: Speaking with Truth and Grace
by Teresa Hudson As I have been listening to the sea of words swirling around the topic of the election over the past few months, both in person and via the Internet, I am... read more
Speaking of Speech...
What is feared more than death itself? Public speaking! I’ve heard this all my life, but I wondered whether it was really true. It turns out, at least according to the 2016 Chapman... read more
Interview with Teresa Hudson, President of the NCFCA: Podcast Episode 69
Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Teresa Hudson, the President of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA). Learn how speech and debate enhance students’ communication skills as well as foster... read more
Structure and Style Unit 7: Cure for the Blank Brain/Blank Page Syndrome, Part 1: Podcast Episode 84a
Why is writing so easy for some kids, but not for others? Why do some students not enjoy writing? Join Andrew... read more
Black Tie or Blue Jeans? - Formal Versus Informal Language
Clothes make the man. It’s a cliché, but there is truth to that statement. People tend to make judgments based on... read more
The Making of Fix It!: IEW Author and Grammar Guru Pamela White
Pamela White is IEW’s “grammar guru.” Author of the popular Fix It! Grammar series and IEW’s online department head for Level C... read more
Confessions of an Audiophile
When I graduated from college, I figured I had a pretty good idea of what reading was all about. After all,... read more
Encouraging Creativity: Out of the Mouths of Babes
Our IEW forum is a robust community of parents, teachers, co-op facilitators, and hybrid school instructors all coming together to support... read more
Blog Post: A Tale of Two Districts
With the continued emphasis on writing proficiency for students in American schools, choosing a writing curriculum has undeniably become a data-driven... read more
Reading with Unhurried Delight
Edmund Burke believed that, "To read without reflecting is like eating without digesting." As National Library Lovers month and our focus... read more
The Value of a Consistent Writing Process for Schools
A History of Inconsistency Over the course of my thirty-four-year career as an elementary school teacher, I taught at seven schools in... read more
Black History Month: Celebrating Paul Laurence Dunbar
Although I graduated from a large midwestern university with a degree in English and a focus in poetry, I knew next... read more
Growth Through Goal Setting in 2017
We are now a month into 2017. It is a crucial time of the year for those of us bold enough... read more
Checklists—Not Just for Enchiladas!
Has this ever happened to you? I had a crisis the other day. The week had been a crazy one, and... read more
A Head Full of Hats: Life of a Homeschool Mom
Like Dr. Seuss’ beloved Bartholomew Cubbins, parents wear many hats. Unlike Bartholomew, who couldn’t seem to take off all his hats,... read more
Where are they now? Tommy Kelley—Looking Back with Gratitude
Volunteer firefighter since the age of fifteen, EMT, competitor in the Olympic trials for rifle, political campaign manager, and more—Tommy Kelley... read more
Customer Service FAQ of the Month: Returns and Exchanges
At IEW we want you to be completely satisfied with the products you select. After all, you are using them in... read more
‘Tis the Season for Fun and Games!
Now that we are in the holiday season and are rapidly approaching the mid-point in our school year, it’s a great... read more
Customer Service Team FAQ of the Month: On the Potency of Poetry
Have a question? We are ready for you! Our customer service team receives a variety of questions and joyfully assists families... read more
Author Interview: Laura Bettis—Inspired by the Tales of Narnia
Aslan, Reepicheep, Mr. Tumnus, High King Peter, King Edmund, Queens Lucy and Susan, and the White Witch. If you don’t yet... read more
Author Interview: Lori Verstegen—Helping Students Succeed
There are many options available to teach IEW writing to your students. One of the most enjoyable and successful ways to... read more
NCFCA: Speaking with Truth and Grace
by Teresa Hudson As I have been listening to the sea of words swirling around the topic of the election over the... read more
Speaking of Speech...
What is feared more than death itself? Public speaking! I’ve heard this all my life, but I wondered whether it was... read more
Interview with Teresa Hudson, President of the NCFCA: Podcast Episode 69
Join Andrew and Julie as they interview Teresa Hudson, the President of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association (NCFCA). Learn... read more
