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Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire

  Learning to write is mostly about learning what sounds good on paper, right? It’s about writing with structure and style, isn’t it? While these are certainly important, they aren’t what matters most. Writing... read more

Jul 06, 2016

Where are they now? Jenny Cardinale: Dancer and Photographer

  One of the perks of my job is that I get the opportunity to speak with IEW students from various walks of life, all pursuing their dreams. Nothing is quite as inspiring and... read more

Jun 22, 2016

Where are they now? Brenna Fisher: Criminologist-in-Training

  Ever wonder if you made the right decision to homeschool? If your hopeful expectations for your children will be realized? I recently had the opportunity to interview Brenner Fisher, who is now studying... read more

Jun 13, 2016

Three Things My Parents Pushed in High School That Changed My Life

by Woody Robertson Nearing the end of my high school years, I was struck with the reality that I had too many interests and very little understanding of where I should focus. My relatives... read more

Jun 10, 2016

Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing

Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate your students and hamper your best efforts. How can you overcome these... read more

Mar 21, 2016

Building Bigger Forts

  What was your first thought when you heard the title of Andrew Pudewa’s talk, Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would Rather Make Forts All Day? If you’re anything like me, you began... read more

Jan 22, 2016

Saving My GPA

  Wearily and unenthusiastically I took up my paper from the classroom table where I was sitting and handed it over to my professor. Fearful anticipation plagued my mind. My first semester in college... read more

Jan 11, 2016

Entrepreneurship Step 1: Picking a Business Idea

by Carol Topp, CPA Picking a micro business idea is not difficult if you follow a guided plan. Begin by brainstorming what you already know, making sure your business idea fills an actual need.... read more

Jul 14, 2015

Don’t Let Dyslexia Get You Down

Do you have a student with dyslexia? Join the club. Quite an impressive club, in fact: Entertainers: Jay Leno, Steven Spielberg, and Walt Disney Artists: Leonardo da Vinci, Pablo Picasso, and Andy Warhol Athletes: Muhammad Ali,... read more

May 13, 2015

Where are they now? Mikael Walker: Video Editor Extraordinaire

  Learning to write is mostly about learning what sounds good on paper, right? It’s about writing with structure and style, isn’t... read more

Where are they now? Jenny Cardinale: Dancer and Photographer

  One of the perks of my job is that I get the opportunity to speak with IEW students from various walks... read more

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Where are they now? Brenna Fisher: Criminologist-in-Training

  Ever wonder if you made the right decision to homeschool? If your hopeful expectations for your children will be realized? I... read more

Three Things My Parents Pushed in High School That Changed My Life

by Woody Robertson Nearing the end of my high school years, I was struck with the reality that I had too many... read more

Four Deadly Errors of Teaching Writing

Have you committed one of these four errors in your teaching? Overcorrecting, holding back help, unclear assignments, and over-expectation can frustrate... read more

Building Bigger Forts

  What was your first thought when you heard the title of Andrew Pudewa’s talk, Teaching Boys and Other Children Who Would... read more

Saving My GPA

  Wearily and unenthusiastically I took up my paper from the classroom table where I was sitting and handed it over to... read more

Entrepreneurship Step 1: Picking a Business Idea

by Carol Topp, CPA Picking a micro business idea is not difficult if you follow a guided plan. Begin by brainstorming what... read more

Don’t Let Dyslexia Get You Down

Do you have a student with dyslexia? Join the club. Quite an impressive club, in fact: Entertainers: Jay Leno, Steven Spielberg, and... read more

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