Shopping for middle and high school students can be difficult since it can be difficult to know what’s still “in” or not, and shopping for college students can be equally as impossible, especially because sometimes they aren’t living at home anymore. IET is here to help! We’ve asked our students, friends and family what some...

If your student has struggled with a learning difference and/or ADHD, you know how difficult it can be to concentrate at times. This challenge can make homework, studying and even time in a classroom especially tiresome. With that said, we thought it may be helpful to put together a quick list of approaches to help...

What better way to experience this cool Fall weather than to curl up with a new book. Lucky for us, there are some amazing new reads fresh on the shelves. Here’s IET’s list of our 3 Fall favorites.       Seafire, Natalie C. Parker Available Now Grade Level: 7th and up This book is...

  With school back in session, we thought it would be fun to share a few last-minute items we know students will love. Aside from your typical paper, pencils, and backpack, these are eco-friendly and IET approved items that you may not have thought of. Hydroflask Reusable Water Bottle (Straw Top) https://www.rei.com/product/127040/hydro-flask-wide-mouth-vacuum-water-bottle-with-straw-lid-12-fl-oz-kids?sku=1270400002&store=29 Double-wall vacuum insulation...

Did You Know? Research suggests that we only remember around 25-50% of what we hear. That means, naturally, students are only retaining half of what a teacher is communicating. Because listening is a skill, it is actually something that can be refined and improved. By becoming a better listener, students are able to perform better...