They can be used for any grade level, kindergarten through adult, and for any subject. They help bridge the gap between the textbook and the real world. Newspapers provide students with many opportunities to practice what they have learned in class. Newspapers provide an abundance of interesting reading material on a daily basis. Newspaper-related activities enhance mastery of basic reading, writing and thinking skills.
Newspapers bring lessons alive.
The lessons are more likely to be retained and are more easily seen as relevant. With newspapers, learning is something that occurs both in and out of school. Parents and teacher can take part in students' educational activities. The 2000-2001 school year marks the eighth year of the NIE program at The Pantagraph. The Pantagraph provides curriculum materials, staff to administer the program, one-half the price of the newspapers and finds Partners in Learning to reduce or eliminate costs to teachers.