(Published: January 23, 2007)
As we worked in our office, sorting through the avalanche of winner-information paperwork in anticipation of next month’s Alaska State Spelling Bee, the call came in. An official from an Anchorage school – we’ll omit the names to protect the innocent – alerted us to the outcome of a Newspapers in Education (NIE) emergency.
(Published: September 29, 2006)
Hello Anchorage Daily News-Newspapers in Education users and friends - This is a reminder that because one of our larger NIE sponsors isn't contributing this year, we've significantly cut the number of newspapers we're delivering to classrooms statewide. We're working to locate more corporate funding, but the process may take some time. If you know of companies or individuals willing to sponsor the program, please let us know.
A special section in the Anchorage Daily News for educators!
(Published: February 28, 2006)
Do you receive newspapers in your classroom through the Newspapers in Education (NIE) program and need ideas on how to use them as a teaching tool? Now every Thursday in the Life section you will find EducationLINK, a special section designed to assist educators in using the Anchorage Daily News in new and creative ways. To download past EducationLINK features, click on the links below:
(Published: September 14, 2006)
According to the Scripps National Spelling Bee guidelines, student
participants must not have passed the 8th grade prior to February 1, 2007*** and not have reached a 16th birthday prior to May 30-31, 2007*** (National Spelling Bee competition).
06/07 Non Rural Form
06/07 Rural Form
(Published: September 21, 2006)
The Anchorage Daily News is pleased to assist you in teaching your students the role and value of the daily newspaper. The NIE office has curriculum ideas and resources for use of the newspaper in your classroom or teaching environment.
(Published: October 8, 2002)
Newspapers in Education (NIE) is a program which provides newspapers to classrooms throughout Alaska. Newspaper study increases student awareness about the world in which they live and helps equip them to impact their communities as Alaska's future leaders. Through the generous contributions of our corporate sponsors, the Newspapers in Education program is able to provide thousands of daily newspapers to students and educators across Alaska.
Entry deadline is April 13, 2007
(Published: March 2, 2006)
(Published: November 29, 2005)
1. It’s a reality-based teaching tool that is both informative and entertaining.
(Published: October 8, 2002)
The Anchorage Daily News values strong ties with the community and a commitment to the education of our youth. By giving tours of the Daily News, we hope to provide a positive experience that will foster in young children an interest in reading newspapers and an appreciation for the newspaper production process. We also want to make people aware of the career opportunities the Anchorage Daily News provides.
(Published: October 8, 2002)
Benefits for Sponsors
(Published: September 4, 2003)
The history of the Anchorage Daily News tells a story of perseverance and public service.
(Published: January 31, 2006)
(Published: December 11, 2006)
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s obvious none of us struggle to keep busy. However, as we roll through another Alaska winter don’t forget about the Daily News’ educational services department and what it’s here to help you do.
(Published: November 16, 2006)
We started preparing this newsletter the same day our special election EducationLink ran in the Daily News’ Life & Pop Cult section. What did you think?
(Published: October 5, 2006)
Don’t get us wrong, we love hearing from Alaska’s educators here at Daily News-Newspapers in Education headquarters. But as disappointing as it might be, it’s time for all of us to accept the recent drop in NIE circulation. We should instead concentrate on putting fewer newspapers to greater use.
NIE is sponsored by:
