Facts About Newspapers 2003

Nine hundred fifty U.S. daily newspapers sponsor year-round Newspaper In Education programs providing newspapers to 106,000 schools at reduced rates. Used by 381,000 teachers as a text for learning in the classroom, NIE programs reach almost 14.5 million students each year.

Newspaper In Education Week: During the first full week of March, the NAA Foundation sponsors Newspaper In Education Week to raise awareness for NIE. A special set of curriculum materials is distributed by the Foundation for use in the schools that week.
International Literacy Day: More than 1,000 entries from students across the United States were received by the Foundation for its contest to choose a cover for the 2003 NAA Foundation Youth Literacy tabloid. Celebrating International Literacy Day on September 8, the "Lit Tab" is an annual section developed by the NAA Foundation to be used as an insert by newspapers.
Seed Money Grants for Student Newspapers: The Foundation provides information and resources to newspapers, educators and young people to support the publication of school newspapers. This includes the annual Seed Money Grants for Student Newspapers - 20 grants of up to $2,500 awarded to student newspapers that are in danger of closing or have stopped publishing.
Program Excellence Awards: Program Excellence Awards recognize outstanding efforts by newspapers in the areas of NIE, literacy and youth content. Entries are due early in the year and can include any outstanding accomplishment from the preceding year.
Youth Editorial Alliance (YEA): Formerly the Youth Editors Association of America, YEA provides programs, training, research and support to grow, develop and stimulate youth content in newspapers. Now an official program strand of NAA Foundation, YEA helps bring youth voices into professional media and foster a diverse crop of budding journalists.
NIE E-Forum: The NIE e-forum was established to provide a way for NIE professionals and others interested to stay connected. The e-forum includes both a mailing list (Listserv) and an archive of messages on the Internet. More than 800 people utilize this resource.