SPONSORS

PLATINUM - $1000:

Appalachian State University

GOLD - $800:

M-Prints

SILVER - $500:

BB & T of Boone

BRONZE - $250:

2008 Literacy Tab Sponsor

Appalachian State University

NIE NEWS Notes
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Thanksgiving

2008 Presidential Election

2008 National Newspaper Week

Constitution Teacher Guides

Citizens First: You and Your Newspaper

Black History Month

Elementary students can explore the parts of a newspaper and then create their own class newspapers or newsletters, using the ReadWriteThink Printing Press.

also available: Hand Washing Flyer

Ideas to thank your NIE sponsors!

Teachers: Here is a list of ideas to thank your sponsors or

Students can complete the Dear NIE Sponsor letter.

How to Participate:

Watauga Democrat is proud to offer the Newspapers in Education (NIE) program to you and your students. Learning from the real world has a magnetic appeal for students. That is one reason why newspapers are the perfect teaching tools. In addition, research shows that using a newspaper in the curriculum improves student skills, increases knowledge, and encourages a positive attitude toward learning. It also helps students become informed and involved citizens while developing a lifelong reading habit.

To participate you will need to contact our NIE Coordinator, LuShep Baldwin, by email at lbaldwin@xtn.net or by phone at 423-745-5664. She can answer any questions you may have and set up a time for you to complete our NIE Class. Our NIE Class will help you get the most out of the newspaper in your classroom.