Newspapers in Education

What is NIE?

The Arizona Newspapers Foundation was formed late in 1997 to provide newspapers to area schools as an educational tool to promote literacy. We also provide newspaper-related activities, lessons and workshops for teachers that meet the Arizona state learning guidelines.

What can NIE can do?

Consultation:
   - We come to you!
   - We'll help you create a new NIE program
   - We can make your existing NIE program better

Staff Training:
   - Marketing your NIE program
   - Fundraising for your NIE program
   - How to set up teacher training
   - Working with your school district
   - Evaluating your program

Teacher Workshops: Scroll over each one for a brief description.
   - Newspapers 101
   - Newspaper Crafts
   - Language Arts
   - Math
   - Social Studies
   - Learning Centers
   - First Peoples of Arizona
   - Nature's Billboard
   - Copper: More than Metal
   - El Dia de Los Muertos
   - Teachers earn professional credit for attending