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Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 160

  It’s that time again! It’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything.” These podcasts, which happen every tenth episode, have become quite popular. In Episode 160, Andrew tackles questions ranging from motivation to math... read more

Oct 17, 2018

A Case for Cursive

  In today’s western world, children typically first learn to print before they learn cursive, if they even learn cursive at all. But is teaching a child to print before teaching cursive really the... read more

Sep 04, 2018

Metaphorically Speaking

  What is a metaphor? A metaphor is a figure of speech that says something is something else in order to describe it more powerfully. Metaphors are common in poetry, where poets want to... read more

Aug 13, 2018

A Father’s Influence

  My teacher training began around age eight. After my grandfather died, we moved to be closer to my grandmother, and my father changed careers from accounting to teaching. This is truly his gift.... read more

Jun 15, 2018

Building Literacy One Activity at a Time

  The days of spring are here, which for many parents and teachers is a time to think and reflect on the past school year as well as prepare for the new year to... read more

Apr 15, 2018

Perfecting Pieces for Publication—An Interview with Maria Gerber

  Behind every great writer is a great editor. This holds true for nearly all great authors, and for us at IEW. IEW has a small but sharp team of editors who work on... read more

Mar 12, 2018

Reclaiming the Joy

# # by Lucy Shopen   Just over one year ago, I started working at IEW in the customer service department. A month before I began, I was excitedly conversing with one of my sisters about the... read more

Mar 02, 2018

The Polishing Process

             Oh, the thrill of receiving back my Young Authors of Illinois submission with a gold foil sticker embossed with a large star and the word Winner! My masterpiece... read more

Feb 05, 2018

Writing Rewarded: A Conversation with Nataly and Breesa Pierce

  Meet Nataly and Breesa Pierce, IEW students ages 8 and 11. Each of them competed in her first writing contest this past summer. Nataly won first place, and Breesa took third in separate... read more

Jan 15, 2018

Jill’s Gems: Adjusting the Bar for Success, One Child at a Time

  Our customer service team is available for you to ask questions, share successes, and receive encouragement. Recently a member wondered about how to help her child prepare his speeches for his co-op class.... read more

Nov 15, 2017

My Battle with the Blank Page

  Writer’s block. Is this phrase as ominous for everyone else as it is for me? Like someone stuck in a cell block, I envision myself sitting in a prison cell, cold, alone, and... read more

Oct 04, 2017

Ask Andrew Anything: Podcast Episode 160

  It’s that time again! It’s time for another “Ask Andrew Anything.” These podcasts, which happen every tenth episode, have become quite... read more

A Case for Cursive

  In today’s western world, children typically first learn to print before they learn cursive, if they even learn cursive at all.... read more

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Metaphorically Speaking

  What is a metaphor? A metaphor is a figure of speech that says something is something else in order to describe... read more

A Father’s Influence

  My teacher training began around age eight. After my grandfather died, we moved to be closer to my grandmother, and my... read more

Building Literacy One Activity at a Time

  The days of spring are here, which for many parents and teachers is a time to think and reflect on the... read more

Perfecting Pieces for Publication—An Interview with Maria Gerber

  Behind every great writer is a great editor. This holds true for nearly all great authors, and for us at IEW.... read more

Reclaiming the Joy

# # by Lucy Shopen   Just over one year ago, I started working at IEW in the customer service department. A month before I... read more

The Polishing Process

             Oh, the thrill of receiving back my Young Authors of Illinois submission with a gold foil... read more

Writing Rewarded: A Conversation with Nataly and Breesa Pierce

  Meet Nataly and Breesa Pierce, IEW students ages 8 and 11. Each of them competed in her first writing contest this... read more

Jill’s Gems: Adjusting the Bar for Success, One Child at a Time

  Our customer service team is available for you to ask questions, share successes, and receive encouragement. Recently a member wondered about... read more

My Battle with the Blank Page

  Writer’s block. Is this phrase as ominous for everyone else as it is for me? Like someone stuck in a cell... read more

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