The materials were well-written and enhance specific areas by allowing children to see the application to real life situations. At Westchase Elementary, teachers use the Tribune newspapers in a variety of ways incorporating benchmarks, teaching strategies and motivational activities. I really enjoy having the newspapers in my classroom, because as teachers, one of our jobs is to broaden students' horizons. Having the papers in the classroom allows students to get in touch with major issues and world events and provides a good impetus for discussion about important topics. Our progress as a nation can be no swifter than our progress in education.
Literacy begins with our children and in our homes and schools.
The Tampa Tribune's NIE program provides relevant reading material to students and teachers at no charge through grants and donations. The NIE curriculum is based on the Florida Sunshine Standards and uses The Tampa Tribune as a creative, practical means to teach all disciplines, grades and skill levels. In partnership with our sponsors, NIE develops programs that promote local organizations' specific needs while still maintaining an academic concentration. These colorful, pullout sections are complete with fun student activities, and are provided at no cost to the teachers or schools. The Tampa Tribune's NIE program is a three-time winner of the Program Excellence Award, a prestigious acknowledgement of excellence by the Newspaper Association of America.