Newspapers in Education (NIE) is a program that encourages the use of daily newspapers inthe classroom as a learning tool for students throughout the school year.

Teachers can use the newspaper to teach a variety of subjects including; Literacy, journalism, current events, science and Life styles.

Using newspapers can unfold a world of possibilities for students. When children open the newspaper, they begin a lifelong habit of reading, learning and becoming involved with their community, state and country. History, culture and current events only hours old become alive and real for them.

Research studies have shown that children, who read newspapers on a regular basis in the classroom score higher on standardized tests, comprehend better what they read and write better than students who have never seen a newspaper.

Newspapers motivate students to learn by making classroom subjects relevant. it's easier to understand math by calculating your favorite sports teams scores instead of using the standard book questions. Geography and history mean more when you read about what happend in the community, state and country yesterday, as well as about years ago. The newspaper is a living textbook and it is extensive, updated daily and delivered right to the school.

Throughout the program schools are provided with special educational supplements and weekly curriculum on a variety of topics and grade levels to supplement the use of the newspapers in the classroom.

Top ten reasons we think NIE will enhance the learning experience.

10. NIE helps develop the habit of daily newspaper reading among students. The paper is often the only text students will continue to read throughout their lives.

9. Newspapers in the classroom make teaching more creative and challenging.

8. Newspapers contain something for every student: real math problems, science as it happens, editorials on current topics, local news, entertainment highlights, classified ads and more.

7. Newspapers enhance classroom projects and promote cooperative team efforts.

6. Newspapers can be marked on, cut, pasted and colored. These activities are important to young children who learn by seeing and doing. Newspapers provide children with a new workbook every day!

5. Newspapers have transfer effects-students learn from newspapers at school and convey their knowledge at home.

4. Newspapers contribute to independent reading, improved vocabulary, enhanced comprehension, critical thinking and improved reading and writing skills.

3. Newspapers are "living textbooks," reporting history as it happens, while creating interest in current events.

2. Newspapers bridge the gap between the classroom and the "real" world.

1. Newspapers are motivational, lots of fun and TURN ON THE TURNED OFF!