To participate you can either join up as a student representative for your country or ask one of the student representatives about their country. You can join projects, find partner schools and become involved in professional development activities. Schools that register early have the opportunity of winning some great prizes including a digital camera. To register your school, simply complete the form on the web site. Each weekday The Times provides specially selected feature articles and a related lesson plan.
Students can read the articles with special vocabulary and geography hyperlinks.
Teachers can read national education news and search the lesson-plan archive. Parents can participate in online discussions. It is based on topical stories selected or adapted from the national press. Newswise has a discussion forum for each edition where young people can share responses, further their enquiries and write for a wide audience - the Newswise community. There is also a forum for teachers, parents and students to ask questions about Newswise, say hello and share ideas.