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in EducationNIEWhat is Newspaper in Education (NIE)?NIE is an international program which has been inexistence for more than 60 years. Teachers throughout theworld use newspapers to introduce or reinforce concepts tostudents of any ability level in grades from kindergarten

through adult education.

Newspapers arent just for current events. Receiving the

newspaper in a classroom is like having a new textbook each

delivery day. Teachers and students study language arts,reading, math, science, social studies, consumer ed,

journalism, life skills, critical thinking and more using

newspapers.

Goals of NIE

To help students become informed and involved citizens

who can determine and guide their own destinies in a

democratic society.

To help students develop skills of critical reading by

teaching competence in newspaper reading.

To provide educators with an economical, effective andexciting teaching vehicle for lessons in writing, history,

mathematics, current events, consumer affairs, ecology and

scores of other subjects and themes.

To foster students personal growth through the use of the

newspaper to provide information, entertainment and skills

necessary for modern life.

Newspapers are successful learning tools

because...

They can be used for any grade level, kindergarten through

adult, and for any subject.

They are fresh, up-to-date and practical. They help bridge

the gap between the textbook and the real world.

Newspapers provide students with many opportunities to

practice what they have learned in class. Even reluctant

learners will practice reading material that interests them:

sports scores, movie times, comic strips.

Newspapers provide an abundance of interesting reading

material on a daily basis. Newspaper-related activities

enhance mastery of basic reading, writing and thinking

skills.

Newspapers bring lessons alive. Exercises that are just

schoolwork become exciting and fun when they require

the newspaper. The lessons are more likely to be retained

and are more easily seen as relevant. Plus, its a textbook tha

can be cut or marked.With newspapers, learning is something that occurs both in

and out of school. Parents and teacher can take part in

students educational activities.

Newspapers can stand alone as teaching tools -- or they can

be used as supplements to other instructional techniques.

List of Sponsors

Our many subscribers that donate their papers while on

vacation

ABC Transmissions

American Legion Post 278 Ballston Spa Veterinary Clinic

Conboy & Mannion Contracting

Inn at Saratoga

Matts Servicenter

NBT Bank

Price Chopper

Rehabilitation Consulting

Saratoga Hospital

Saratoga Quality Hardware Inc

Saratoga Veterinary Hospital PC

Stewarts Shops The Adirondack Trust Company

Jane Fargnoli

How to DonateCall Stephany Quevillon at 518-584-4247 or mail your

donation to: Saratogian NIE, 20 Lake Avenue,

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866