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Dancing to the Imperfect Beat of Life

  I’ve sometimes wondered if I should begin a Perfectionists Anonymous group. It isn’t uncommon for me to put off projects because I don’t have the time to do them perfectly, whether the project... read more

Feb 19, 2021

On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 2: Podcast Episode 234

  Last week Andrew and Julie began a conversation about how to teach writing. In this week’s podcast, Episode 234, they continue their discussion, this time centering more on how to appropriately evaluate writing.... read more

Aug 26, 2020

On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 1: Podcast Episode 233

  This year it seems as if there are more and more children who will be learning from home. With all of these new at-home learners, there are more and more at-home teachers. Parents... read more

Aug 19, 2020

From the Mailbag: What about Spelling Mistakes?

  Individuals who registered for IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation, had the opportunity to submit questions with their registration. While Andrew and Julie weren’t able to respond to each one during... read more

Jul 28, 2020

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

Apr 24, 2020

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

Mar 25, 2020

Take It “EZ+1”

  As educators we have a lot to keep track of. Planning lessons, grading, evaluating progress, and communicating with students and parents require our time and attention. Now add to these tasks the typical... read more

Sep 23, 2019

On Marking and Grading

  Parents and teachers who use IEW’s approach to teaching writing love it. Structure and Style®️ provides the direction and framework, making the job of teaching writing concrete and enjoyable for instructor and student... read more

Jul 08, 2019

From the Mailbag: I Hate IEW!

  It’s always a treat to receive letters from IEW teachers and students. This elementary student had her own thoughts about the way she was being taught and decided to let Andrew Pudewa know... read more

Jun 05, 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 Questions about Testing and Assessment: Podcast Episode 183

  In Podcast 183, roles are reversed, as Andrew Pudewa’s guest, Gary Hartenburg, PhD, becomes the interviewer and Andrew the interviewee. Dr. Hartenburg is the director of the Honors College at Houston Baptist University... read more

Mar 27, 2019

Dancing to the Imperfect Beat of Life

  I’ve sometimes wondered if I should begin a Perfectionists Anonymous group. It isn’t uncommon for me to put off projects because... read more

On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 2: Podcast Episode 234

  Last week Andrew and Julie began a conversation about how to teach writing. In this week’s podcast, Episode 234, they continue... read more

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On Teaching and Evaluating Writing, Part 1: Podcast Episode 233

  This year it seems as if there are more and more children who will be learning from home. With all of... read more

From the Mailbag: What about Spelling Mistakes?

  Individuals who registered for IEW’s online writing conference, From Imitation to Innovation, had the opportunity to submit questions with their registration.... 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

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

Take It “EZ+1”

  As educators we have a lot to keep track of. Planning lessons, grading, evaluating progress, and communicating with students and parents... read more

On Marking and Grading

  Parents and teachers who use IEW’s approach to teaching writing love it. Structure and Style®️ provides the direction and framework, making... read more

From the Mailbag: I Hate IEW!

  It’s always a treat to receive letters from IEW teachers and students. This elementary student had her own thoughts about the... 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 Questions about Testing and Assessment: Podcast Episode 183

  In Podcast 183, roles are reversed, as Andrew Pudewa’s guest, Gary Hartenburg, PhD, becomes the interviewer and Andrew the interviewee. Dr.... read more

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