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
Simplify Grading with IEW Gradebook
In the fast-paced world of education, teachers are constantly seeking tools that simplify their workload without compromising the quality of feedback they provide to students. One such revolutionary online tool is IEW Gradebook.... read more
Strengthening Students’ Reading Comprehension
What elements need to be in place for a student to have solid reading comprehension? In 1986 psychologists William Tumner and Philip Gough distilled it down to a simple mathematical formula: reading comprehension... read more
Streamlining Research with Unit 6
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... read more
Furnishing the Mind with Grammar
This year at IEW, we are focusing on furnishing the mind. Just as we arrange furniture in our homes to create a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing environment, the mind too requires intentional furnishing.... read more
Product Spotlight: Theme-Based Writing Lessons
IEW offers many excellent programs for language arts. Among them are products dedicated to written expression, speaking, literature, spelling, and handwriting. In this blog post we take a closer look at our theme-based... read more
But . . . but . . . but . . . What about Grammar?
Everyone has opinions about grammar. Because grammar is foundational to writing, IEW is often asked about the teaching of grammar. In his talk But . . . but . . . but .... 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 cover a wide range of subject matter and topics. Whether you use... 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 plot. This scene has occurred monthly at my house for the past... read more
Instilling a Love of Reading – A Mentor‘s Task
As National Mentoring Month ends and February, the month of love, begins, I wonder if one of your favorite books holds special significance because a mentor in your life recommended it. While some... read more
Asking Questions with Unit 5
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout the year students progress through nine structural units. At this point in the... 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 titles to the public domain. Public domain materials are no longer covered... read more
Preparing for College and Career
In the 1970s Dr. James B. Webster began each of his university history classes with lessons from his program Blended Structure and Style in Composition because his students could not write well enough... read more
Using Structure and Style across the Curriculum
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.” According to this Chinese proverb, writing about something leads to understanding it. While writing instruction is commonly considered... read more
Where are they now? Nicole Woolley: The Right Tools
Many consider writing useful only when pursuing a degree or career in the field of arts and humanities. In our latest installment of the “Where are they now?” series, Nicole Woolley testifies to... read more
Where are they now? Kara Bettis Carvalho: Magazine Editor
It has been said that IEW Structure and Style is critically important to help students impart truth confidently and cogently. IEW graduate Kara Bettis Carvalho is utilizing what she learned by making her... read more
Continuing the Tradition: Twelve Days of Giving
Traditions bring joy and fond memories. They may be the same ornaments placed carefully on the tree each year or the beloved Christmas stories you read. Do you have recipes that you prepare... read more
Planning an IEW Lesson for Multiple Grades
We live in a time where there are many options for educating our students. Since the pandemic more and more families have chosen to educate their children in nontraditional settings. Many of these... read more
Assessing Student Growth with Fix It! Grammar
Teachers in school classrooms need opportunities for assessing student growth whether by traditional tests or by some other assessment. Educational assessments are methods of measuring students' learning and progress. They are essential tools... read more
Where are they now? Nick Buscemi: A Love for Learning
Growing up with the Pudewa family, Nick Buscemi had the opportunity to learn directly under Andrew Pudewa for years before pursuing his career in marketing and communication. In this post Nick shares his... read more
Virtual Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
What: Three-session workshop for classroom teachers and administrators grades K-12Where: OnlineWhen: August 6, 7, and 8, 2024Time: 10:00 AM‒2:30 PM CT Presenters and Facilitator: Jeff Nease, IEW Implementation Coach IEW is pleased to announce a... 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
Simplify Grading with IEW Gradebook
In the fast-paced world of education, teachers are constantly seeking tools that simplify their workload without compromising the quality of feedback... read more
Strengthening Students’ Reading Comprehension
What elements need to be in place for a student to have solid reading comprehension? In 1986 psychologists William Tumner and... read more
Streamlining Research with Unit 6
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... read more
Furnishing the Mind with Grammar
This year at IEW, we are focusing on furnishing the mind. Just as we arrange furniture in our homes to create... read more
Product Spotlight: Theme-Based Writing Lessons
IEW offers many excellent programs for language arts. Among them are products dedicated to written expression, speaking, literature, spelling, and handwriting.... read more
But . . . but . . . but . . . What about Grammar?
Everyone has opinions about grammar. Because grammar is foundational to writing, IEW is often asked about the teaching of grammar. In... 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
Instilling a Love of Reading – A Mentor‘s Task
As National Mentoring Month ends and February, the month of love, begins, I wonder if one of your favorite books holds... read more
Asking Questions with Unit 5
IEW teaches students to write with structure and with style. Style includes vocabulary. Structure is the elements found in compositions. Throughout... 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
Preparing for College and Career
In the 1970s Dr. James B. Webster began each of his university history classes with lessons from his program Blended Structure... read more
Using Structure and Style across the Curriculum
“I hear and I forget; I see and I remember; I write and I understand.” According to this Chinese proverb, writing... read more
Where are they now? Nicole Woolley: The Right Tools
Many consider writing useful only when pursuing a degree or career in the field of arts and humanities. In our latest... read more
Where are they now? Kara Bettis Carvalho: Magazine Editor
It has been said that IEW Structure and Style is critically important to help students impart truth confidently and cogently. IEW... read more
Continuing the Tradition: Twelve Days of Giving
Traditions bring joy and fond memories. They may be the same ornaments placed carefully on the tree each year or the... read more
Planning an IEW Lesson for Multiple Grades
We live in a time where there are many options for educating our students. Since the pandemic more and more families... read more
Assessing Student Growth with Fix It! Grammar
Teachers in school classrooms need opportunities for assessing student growth whether by traditional tests or by some other assessment. Educational assessments... read more
Where are they now? Nick Buscemi: A Love for Learning
Growing up with the Pudewa family, Nick Buscemi had the opportunity to learn directly under Andrew Pudewa for years before pursuing... read more
Virtual Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
What: Three-session workshop for classroom teachers and administrators grades K-12Where: OnlineWhen: August 6, 7, and 8, 2024Time: 10:00 AM‒2:30 PM CT Presenters... read more
