
Having gathered insights and experiences over three decades of teaching, Andrew presents seven lessons he’s learned. These seven lessons are listed in his article, “However Imperfectly,” and in the first chapter of his book of the same title. In part one of this two-part series, Andrew unpacks the first four lessons he’s learned. Andrew notes that while he did not adhere to these principles perfectly over the years, teaching has been well worth it—however imperfectly he may have done it.
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However Imperfectly by Andrew Pudewa 
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Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
The Underground History of American Education by John Taylor Gatto
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Episode 342: However Imperfectly, Part 1

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In this week’s episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker encourage parents and teachers to take time over the summer to hone their craft of teaching, focusing on The Great TWSS Adventure. Evan Smith, IEW Accreditation Specialist, shares more about this opportunity to work through Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® during the same time frame when others all over the globe are doing the same thing. 
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People®
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw®
“Sharpen Your Saw with IEW Events and Resources”
Nurturing Competent Communicators audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Virtual Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
The Great TWSS Adventure
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style
Structure and Style for Students 
Seminar Workbook
Premium Membership
Instructor Accreditation
IEW YouTube channel

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Episode 426: The Great TWSS Adventure


This week’s episode is about preventing summer evaporation! Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss ideas for summer learning that won’t lead to long faces and complaints. From state history field trips to scavenger hunts, IEW’s customer service team gave Julie a host of ideas for a summer of fun and learning.
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1000 Hours Outside blog
Episode 367: 1000 Hours Outside – A Conversation with Ginny Yurich 
Episode 323: Preventing Evaporation – Strategies for Summer Writing
Episode 373: Summer Writing Ideas
Read Aloud Revival
Camp BOOK IT! Summer Program
Principles of Motivation audio talk by Andrew Pudewa

 
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Episode 425: Learning throughout the Summer


An encomium is a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly. In this week’s episode, Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker brainstorm ways to show appreciation to teachers and mothers. They also reminisce about teachers who influenced them. Has your student ever written an encomium to show appreciation for you or a teacher? Listen to this episode to hear Andrew’s and Julie’s topic ideas for an encomium in praise of a teacher or mother.
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IEW Appreciates Teachers!  
IEW Appreciates Teachers! blog post
R23: Lessons in Cinema, Part 1
Teaching Writing: Structure and Style® Seminar Workbook
Unit 5 Student Sample

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Episode 424: An Encomium for Mothers and Teachers


Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker discuss the IEW® 100% satisfaction guarantee and how the return policy works. Learn why Andrew established this policy and why IEW does not ever discount materials. 
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Satisfaction Guarantee
Return Policy

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Episode 423: The IEW 100%  Satisfaction Guarantee


If you have been following along all year, we have made it to the final episode in this year’s series on the unit models. Join Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker as they discuss Unit 9: Formal Critique. In some ways, it is the culmination of all the units. Explore the value of learning the skills of analysis and writing about literature even if students are not planning to pursue a literary career.
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Teaching Writing: Structure and Style®
Seminar Workbook
Magnum Opus Magazine Unit 9 Samples
Formal Critiques: Going beyond the Boring Book Report webinar 
Episode 417: Using IEW through the Years 

If you have questions for Andrew, send them to podcast@IEW.comPerhaps your question will be answered at the next Ask Andrew Anything (AAA).
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Episode 342: However Imperfectly, Part 1

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