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Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Calling all teachers!

Come visit the StarTribune Newspaper In Education Booth at the Education Minnesota Convention at River Center on Thursday October 18, 2007.

Sign up for new programs - at special convention prices!
Check out our new website
Register for great prizes
Meet the staff of the NIE department
Learn more about the E-Edition and sign up to get started using it!
Great give-a-ways!

We look forward to seeing you at the convention!


Welcome to NIE

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The Star Tribune newspaper connects kids to the real world. It's a textbook that is updated daily and a collection of history as it happens. Not only does the newspaper provide valuable information on a wide range of topics daily, it also can be used as a tool for teaching numerous skills to various age groups in many different disciplines.

In addition to the newspaper, Star Tribune NIE offers teachers a variety of materials, services and programs that assists them in developing future readers who can use the newspaper to enrich their own lives and participate responsibly in their community, state and nation.

For more info call 612-673-4929 or 1-800-927-9131.


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We're pleased to announce The Stock Market Game™
Star Tribune newspapers and student supplements

Sponsored by . . .
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Fully sponsored program for Fall 2007

BRING THE LESSONS OF WALL STREET
TO YOUR CLASSROOM!

Participate in the Stock Market Game this Fall 2007 September 10 - December 10, 2007

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Student teams in grades 4-12 receive a hypothetical $100,000 to invest in the stock market over a 15- week period. As they gather information, choose investments and make trading decisions, students learn about economics and finance. They hone their math, social studies, and reading skills, while getting a taste of what it takes to be a smart investor and successful businessperson. Learn more about the Stock Market Game at: www.stockmarketgame.org or contact Ryan Tews at (763) 398-0090 x233. Hurry to register TODAY! Space is limited to 100 classrooms!

 Weekly Features (Updated every Monday)

Geography
in the News

South Africa mine drama ends with mass rescue

Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.

Archive of Geography quizzes


Lesson Plans

Tap the wealth of information in your newspaper as a teaching tool:



This Week
in History

Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events. Just click on today's date in the calendar

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Freedom of Speech Week is timely reminder of democracy at work

-- Front Page Talking Points Archive



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USA Weekend Teacher Guides

New Teacher's Guides are available every Monday, complete with monthly themes highlighted in a weekly lesson and a monthly activity sheet.

Click here to download guides from USA Weekend

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Back To School With NIE! Sign up for now for these NIE programs for the 2007-08 school year

Celebrate Literacy 2007
Keep your classes engaged and excited with an ever-changing textbook -- The Star Tribune newspaper

Gridiron Geography 2007
Exciting geography geared towards 4-6th grade!

Ready, Set, Learn 2007-08
A different topic each month to use with the newspapers! Great for 4-8th grades

Hopscotch!
Help K-3rd graders get excited about the newspaper with educational activities!

Order these programs here online now!

Customize your own program

Create your own program and receive the Star Tribune newspaper at a special educational rate

Get details

NEW! Subscribe to the eEdition for NIE

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eEdition: The Power of the Press and the Internet combined!

Starting NOW, Star Tribune Newspaper In Education (NIE) program will give you the opportunity to add copies of

Star Tribune E-EDITION, the electronic version of the Star Tribune newspaper, to your classrooms at a very low cost!

Five reasons to sign up:

Instant delivery: Have your digital publications waiting for you, on time - every day.
Easy to read: Zoom in to text and pictures with a single click.
Searchable text: Research any topic instantly, in current and past issues.
Advanced navigation: Jump to sections and article continuations with a single click.
Two unique mediums to engage kids in learning.

Details on how to order the E-Edition coming soon!

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Online Verification

We need your help!

We need you to complete a form (link below) to verify receipt of newspapers you requested for classroom instruction. This verification is required by our auditors and must be on file in order for you to continue receiving sponsored newspapers. Thank you for your assistance!

Fill out the Verification form

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