Why use newspapers in schools?

Newspaper use in classrooms is increasing as teachers try to keep up with our rapidly changing world. The newspaper is a continuing source of information for all of us, but used in the classroom as an instructional tool, it becomes a resource to help motivate students.

Because newspapers are relevent to the daily curriculum, students develop a desire to continue to learn when they apply the skills from their textbooks to a resource vital for their daily needs--the newspaper.

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.

Reading, writing, math, research and communication skills form the foundation of lifelong learning skills essential for future success. Used in schools and read at home, a daily newspaper is the bridge that links these skills with our lives and community.

Utilizing the newspaper promotes a lifetime of good reading habits.

More than 700 newspapers worldwide have a successful Newspapers in Education (NIE) program. Publishers, teachers and students find the whole concept of NIE rewarding, exciting and fun.