New York News Publishers Association

What is NIE?

NIE is an acronym for Newspapers in Education, a worldwide effort in which school textbooks and teaching materials are supplemented with the use of the local newspaper. The habit of reading a newspaper provides the necessary practice to build reading and writing skills and develop an interest in the welfare of one's community--valuable skills and attitudes to carry students through life.

Who is NIE for?

Students in grades K through 12
Adult Education Centers
Public and Private Schools
Colleges and Universities

What services do NIE programs provide?

Newspapers sold and delivered at special school rates
Lesson plans and curriculum guides
Teacher Workshops
Websites

When and where is NIE available?

In most school districts in New York state, throughout the school year
During Summer Reading Programs
During Adult Education and Literacy Programs

Why do we support NIE?

To promote literacy
To provide up-to-date educational materials to teachers
To link readers to their communities and the world around them
To prepare students for active citizenship in their democracy
To encourage lifelong learning
To encourage newspaper reading

How is NIE funded?

Through discounted subscriptions to area educators
Through generous support from local business partners and corporations
Through a variety of special fundraising programs

For more on Newspapers in Education please contact Mary Miller at: mmiller@nynpa.com or call (518) 449-1667.

More information about NIE

About NIE | Contacts by Town | Famous New Yorkers | Free NIE Materials

New York News Publishers Association & New York Newspaper Advertising Services, Inc.
291 Hudson Ave, Suite A, Albany, New York 12210 - (518) 449-1667 ph. - (518) 449-5053 fax