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Newspapers in Education is a program of the Idaho Press-Tribune designed to assist today's educators in their mission to form tomorrows lifelong learners. NIE is a cooperative effort of the Idaho Press-Tribune, working with local schools, to use the newspaper as an educational tool.

NIE is dedicated to promoting literacy, increasing societal awareness and raising the level of media message comprehension among students of all ages. Newspapers bring present-day excitement to language arts, math, science, civics, social studies, geography, history and other subjects.Research shows that students who use newspapers as a learning resource have a better awareness of the world. Their achievement scores and reading skills increase.

Fundraising

Are you looking for a way for your school, club, or organization to raise money? Sell Idaho Press-Tribune subscriptions and get $10 for each start. Please contact Greg Roesberry at groesberry@idahopress.com or 989-9525.

 

Sponsorship benefits for your business:

• Mention in the NIE newsletter, distributed to all NIE participating classroom teachers..
• Recognition in full page monthly thank you ad in the Idaho Press-Tribune.
• Recognition on the NIE web pages.
• Thank you cards from students in the classroom that your business sponsors.
• Opportunity to host classroom field trips or to visit classrooms as guest speaker.
• Certificate of Appreciation, suitable for framing and displaying at your business.

What your classroom will receive free of cost:

• Classroom set of up to 50 newspapers, Monday-Friday.
• Resource list of 120 different curriculum materials available.
• Newsletter and updates for teachers in the program.
• Student tours of the Idaho Press-Tribune newspaper.
• Field trips to and speakers from 80 plus business sponsors.
• 90-minute teacher training programs for schools and districts.
• Summer NIE workshop sponsored by the Idaho Press-Tribune.
• Scholarship program for teachers to attend regional NIE conference.
• SchooLink automated information system for school districts.
• NIE resource page on the Idaho Press-Tribune web site