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Erie Times-News in Education A guide to news-based learning. Our Mission. Philosophy: Develop and grow the next generation of news consumers. Encourage life-long, daily reading habits and the love of reading in the next generation.
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Our Mission • Philosophy: • Develop and grow the next generation of news consumers. • Encourage life-long, daily reading habits and the love of reading in the next generation. • Promote social and cultural awareness, civic responsibility, active involvement and positive contributions of our younger citizens. • Improve educational access through curriculum supplements in the newspaper, on the internet, and through teacher training. • Meet the curriculum standards set by the Common Core Standards of Pennsylvania
About NIE at Erie Times-News • NIE Goal: Erie Times-News in Education is a 501 (c)(3) that continues to promote and enhance literacy levels of all school children in the Lake Erie region. These children, who currently comprise 25% of our population, represent 100% of our future. Our goal is to encourage life-long daily reading habits that will create informed, literate and educated citizens and promote self-sufficiency, self-confidence and self-esteem. • About NIE Newspapers in Education is an educational effort that brings free newspapers and digital content into classrooms to accomplish several important goals: To expose students to current events, to encourage civic engagement, to create a responsible digital identity, to improve student reading comprehension and writing skills, and to foster lifelong reading habits in youth.
NIE Fast Facts • More than 75 schools and programs • Over 16,000 students • Sent out over 15,000 NIE newspapers each week • Part of our full circulation – reaching 55,000 homes • Available to schools in both print and electronic formats THAT’s A LOT OF LITERACY!
Goals for 2013-2014 • Continue to provide newspapers for sponsored classrooms • Implement digital strategies to become more interactive with students, teachers, and parents on the NIE website • Maintain communication and promotion of NIE through social media networks • Provide in-class instruction through NIE coordinator using research-based lesson plans • Promote literacy, civics, and digital citizenship through Common Core Standards-based print and electronic material
Our Website • Erie Times-News in Education • Lesson plans • Download lesson plans; updated daily • Participate in daily activities • Contact • Email NIE coordinator for help or schedule visit to school • Common Core Standards • Keep posted on any changes & updates • Download lessons that follow CCS strictly • Workshops • Find a schedule of events and educational workshops • ORDER NEWSPAPERS!
Replica version of the Erie Times-News • Replica edition of the Erie Times-News • Allows you to read on iPhone, iPad, tablet, any PDF reader • Can access email to article authors • Sign up as “digital teacher,” receive 7-day access. ETN eEdition
NIE Topics for 2013-2014 • Monday: Common Core (Digital) • Content: Fun newspapers/digital activities based on Common Core • Tuesday: Learn About Your Environment (Print) • Content: Explores environmental concepts and activities in Erie County • Wednesday: Extra! Extra! Read all about it! (Print) • Content: Serial story with comprehension questions and student work • Thursday: Invest in Your Future (Print) • Content: Students investigate careers and prepare for the future • Friday: The Arts (Digital) • Content: Academic activities (reading, writing, social studies, etc.) based on the arts and Showcasein Erie Times-News.
Teacher Workshops • Summer workshop 2013: Educational Technology • Speakers from Northwest Tri-County IU#5 • Live presentation of technological tools • Sign up for 2013-2014 program • Workshops & assemblies held at school’s request • NIE Coordinator presentation in classes • Teach newspapers & media-based lessons to classes.
Feedback from Teachers • “I have been using the newspaper as a supplemental teaching tool for years. As a teacher of Language Arts in a high school environment, I have had the pleasure of utilizing the newspaper daily as a means to promote literacy.” Sheran Alexander, Erie School District • “The papers are a staple in my classroom. They are a hands-on tool to familiarize students with current events and American culture. We are living history every day, and the paper is our chronicle.” Charles Hager, General McLane High School • “Trust me when I say that newspapers still impact, excite, and truly change the lives of my students. It is a valuable living, learning document!” Cindy Rodgers, North East Middle School
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Contact Erie Times-News in Education • Erie Times-News in Education is located at 205 West 12th Street, Erie, PA 16534-0001 • Contact Christopher LaFuria, NIE Coordinator, at (814) 870-1838 or (814) 602-8782 or email Christopher.LaFuria@timesnews.com • Visit Erie Times-News in Education on Facebook Or find us on Twitter @ETNeducation