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IEW Tools for the Journey: Newsletters

It is August. Many schools and homeschools have already begun the new school year. Within a few weeks schools of all types will be in session. Here at IEW, our mission is to... read more

Aug 08, 2024

Starting Strong — Tips for a New School Year

It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Customer Service Team and Schools Division Educational Consultants have years of experience as homeschooling parents, IEW Online instructors, tutors, and classroom teachers.... read more

Aug 01, 2024

Premium Members’ Best Practices – Survey Results

In May 2024, IEW sent out a Best Practices Survey to all of our Premium Members, asking them for suggestions or ideas that they found to be most useful in their classrooms. The results... read more

Jul 19, 2024

Do Hard Things

As we continue to furnish our minds with the power that comes from writing words this July, let us revisit a timeless article from Andrew Pudewa that encourages a better perspective to a... read more

Jul 11, 2024

Furnishing the Mind: The Power of the Written Word

“The pen is mightier than the sword.” Akhiar, a 7th century BCE Assyrian sage, first used this popular idea. Author Edward Bulwer-Lytton coined the specific wording of the quote commonly used today in... read more

Jul 08, 2024

Furnishing the Mind with Time Spent Outdoors

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). Spending intentional time outside provides many benefits, including building writing skills. In a recent podcast, Andrew Pudewa discussed... read more

Jun 04, 2024

Planning Summer with Purpose

The finish line is in sight! I know that we are all counting down the days until the end of the school year. We are looking forward to the summer months when our... read more

May 30, 2024

All in the Sussmann Family

In 2023 IEW released Introduction to Public Speaking. In honor of this, IEW hosted its first annual speech contest and received submissions from all over the country. After much deliberation, the winners were... read more

Mar 28, 2024

Furnishing the Mind with Great Sources – ReadWorks®

IEW is widely recognized for exceptional writing courses for the homeschool, classroom, co-op, and tutorial, providing students with excellent content to cover a wide range of subject matter and topics. Whether you use... read more

Feb 22, 2024

Simplifying Literary Analysis

Imagine a living room filled with teens excitedly talking over each other and debating the merits of this character or that plot. This scene has occurred monthly at my house for the past... read more

Feb 15, 2024

2024 Additions to Public Domain

With the flip of the calendar to a new year, the United States is also enjoying the addition of several new titles to the public domain. Public domain materials are no longer covered... read more

Jan 25, 2024

IEW Tools for the Journey: Newsletters

It is August. Many schools and homeschools have already begun the new school year. Within a few weeks schools of all... read more

Starting Strong — Tips for a New School Year

It’s August, and a new school year is fast approaching. IEW’s Customer Service Team and Schools Division Educational Consultants have years... read more

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Premium Members’ Best Practices – Survey Results

In May 2024, IEW sent out a Best Practices Survey to all of our Premium Members, asking them for suggestions or... read more

Do Hard Things

As we continue to furnish our minds with the power that comes from writing words this July, let us revisit a... read more

Furnishing the Mind: The Power of the Written Word

“The pen is mightier than the sword.” Akhiar, a 7th century BCE Assyrian sage, first used this popular idea. Author Edward... read more

Furnishing the Mind with Time Spent Outdoors

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink the wild air” (Ralph Waldo Emerson). Spending intentional time outside provides many... read more

Planning Summer with Purpose

The finish line is in sight! I know that we are all counting down the days until the end of the... read more

All in the Sussmann Family

In 2023 IEW released Introduction to Public Speaking. In honor of this, IEW hosted its first annual speech contest and received... read more

Furnishing the Mind with Great Sources – ReadWorks®

IEW is widely recognized for exceptional writing courses for the homeschool, classroom, co-op, and tutorial, providing students with excellent content to... read more

Simplifying Literary Analysis

Imagine a living room filled with teens excitedly talking over each other and debating the merits of this character or that... read more

2024 Additions to Public Domain

With the flip of the calendar to a new year, the United States is also enjoying the addition of several new... read more

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