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About Newspapers in Education

Newspapers In Education (NIE) is a nationwide program whose purpose is to increase literacy of children by using the newspaper as a teaching tool. More than 700 newspapers in the US & Canada participate in the NIE program throughout the school year.

The McDowell News NIE program provides teachers with newspapers for their classroom each week, access to lesson plans in conjunction with the newspaper and serialized stories published in the newspaper at no cost to the teachers or the students. The McDowell News absorbs the costs of printing & distributing the newspapers for the program and relies on support from area businesses so educators may participate in the program at no cost.

Sponsoring: Promote literacy and reading

Join with the community to help promote literacy and reading in our local schools! The McDowell News, a strong believer in education, has implemented Newspapers in Education to promote literacy and reading in our local schools.
We provide the papers at the lowest possible education rate and with your donations; every student can receive the newspaper at no cost to them. By becoming a partner in our Newspapers in Education program your donation will help students to develop their reading ability, increase their social awareness, build character, enrich their civic education, and so much more.

Along with knowing that you are making an investment in your community, there are several other benefits related to corporate sponsorship. The benefits include: increased public recognition, enhanced public image and acknowledgment in The McDowell News.

Together we can make a difference in the quality of the education our children receive. Your donation will allow students and teachers access to the only textbook that is updated daily: "The Newspaper."

Download a sponsorship packet (PDF) or contact NIE Coordinator Angie Ward-Pritchard by e-mail or call (828) 437-2161 ext 2410.

How families can support NIE

Vacation newspapers

Donate your vacation newspapers – when you temporarily stop home delivery of the The McDowell News while you’re away, you can donate your papers to the NIE program.

Donate during the next Roundup

When you pay your next bill round off to the next dollar. The extra few cents will be used to buy newspapers for the schools. You will never miss it, but it all adds up for NIE.

Get newspapers in your classroom

Teachers and schools interested in receiving free papers can download an order form (PDF). Fax completed forms to (828) 439-8704) ATTN: Angie W. Pritchard.

USA Weekend Teachers Guides

Lesson Plans
By the Numbers: mathematical connections in the newspaper (for middle school students)
First Things First: Using the newspaper to teach the five freedoms of the First Amendment
Speaking of a Free Press: 200 years of notable quotations about press freedoms
Activity sheets
Teaching tips
Create a classroom newspaper

Fundraising

Looking for a great way to raise hundreds of dollars for your school or club? The McDowell News has a fundraising program geared toward making money for your group with the option of rewarding the group member with money of their own!

Simply ask parents, family and neighbors to subscribe to their local paper. The McDowell News is filled each day with the local news, current events, editorials, specials from local businesses and valuable coupons. It is useful and valuable.

For more details, download the fundraising letter (PDF).