Newspapers In Education (NIE) is a nationwide program whose purpose is to increase literacy of children by using the newspaper as a teaching tool. More than 700 newspapers in the US & Canada participate in the NIE program throughout the school year.

 The Independent Tribune NIE program provides teachers with newspapers for their classroom each week, access to lesson plans in conjunction with the newspaper & serialized stories published in the newspaper at no cost to the teachers or the students. The Independent Tribune absorbs the costs of printing & distributing the newspapers for the program & relies on support from area businesses so educators may participate in the program at no cost.

Sponsorship

NIE is funded through various means depending on the resources available in the community. Subscriptions may be purchased by the school administration, by families of students or through fundraisers. These subscriptions are usually offered at reduced rates. Local businesses & corporations may also provide funding through a tax-deductible donation or through grants & awards.

The Independent Tribune participates in NIE by raising money through various fund-raising events & by obtaining sponsorships from local businesses. If you know of a business or corporation that would like to provide the schools of Cabarrus County & Kannapolis City with newspapers, please contact Jessie DeMars, NIE Coordinator at the Independent Tribune at:

704-789-9167 or jdemars@independenttribune.com
OR
Download a Sponsor Information Packet (PDF)

Schools and Teachers

Yes - I would like to receive newspapers for my classroom!
Download an Order Form (PDF)

NIE-Related Weekly Features:

The Mini Page (Monday): Each week, The Mini Page covers a different topic. The Mini Page will teach your readers about that week's topic using word puzzles, connect the dots, recipes, drawings and pictures. Appearing in over 500 newspapers weekly, The Mini Page is loved by children, parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to learn a little more while having a lot of fun. (K-6)

Kid Scoop (Monday): Each week, Kid Scoop brings students interactive games, activities, puzzles and more in a bright and bouncy, award-winning newspaper feature kids and their family members can enjoy together. (K-6)

Career Pathways (Tuesday): Each week, Career Pathways will provide a concise, informative look at a variety of careers, with training requirements, job outlook, skills necessary, salaries and more. This gives middle & high school teachers a useful tool that they can use in the classroom & to give students a glimpse into different careers they may want to pursue in the future. (7-12)

Throughout the 2008-2009 school year the NIE program will be running different features & serialized stories on Mondays for grades K-6 and Tuesdays for grades 7-12.

Downloads

Click here to visit The Teacher Center at Kid Scoop. com for online resources.

How to Use the Newspaper in the Classroom (38 Teaching Tips)

Newspapers Maintain the Brain - Activity Sheets (Elementary, Middle & High School level)

Reading First Phonics, Text Comprehension & Vocabulary (Pre K - 5)

By the Numbers Mathematical Connections in Newspapers (Middle School level)

N the News - set of 8 curriculum units built to utilize the daily newspaper as a teaching tool in the journalism classroom (High School level)

Creating a Classroom Newspaper (35-page guide to creating your own newspaper)

Press Ahead - A Teacher's Guide to Creating Student Newspapers (73-page detailed guide to creating a student newspaper)

USA Weekend’s four-page teacher guides are excellent resources if you need some extra credit or busy work for your students. The first two pages are related topics of discussion & questions from weekly stories. The last two are student activity sheets that you can photocopy & hand out as an activity. (Middle & High School level)

Lesson plans available here from USAWeekend
2008-09 USA Weekend NIE Calendar

Visit Us

The Independent Tribune offers free tours of our facility to classes or other groups. To schedule a tour please contact the newsroom at 704-789-9103 or news@independenttribune.com

Contact Us

For any questions or comments about the NIE program, please contact Jessie DeMars, at the
Independent Tribune at
704-789-9167 or jdemars@independenttribune.com.