It can be used at any grade level to help teach a variety of subjects. The newspapers can be purchased by teachers at a discounted rate or provided to schools by businesses wishing to increase their community support. The seven member Teacher Advisory Board meets twice a year to discuss ideas for workshops, special sections, fundraising events and other NIE topics. New members are elected every other year. More than 150 classrooms participate More than 85 schools participate More than 25 school districts participate Newspapers stretch the limited teaching resources available on tight budgets.
Students become involved with topics that are timely and relevant.
A common student complaint is that materials are outdated and boring. Nothing is more timely than today's newspaper or more relevant than news about people. Teachers use it to teach geography, business, government, current events, reading and math. Students start a lifetime of awareness and community involvement when they read a newspaper. They develop an understanding of complex modern events .