Welcome to The Seattle Times Newspapers In Education program. NIE provides electronic newspapers, learning programs and online activities to educational organizations throughout Puget Sound communities to help foster literacy and real world learning. Learn about the programs we have to offer and register today!
Curriculum Guides
Our library of curriculum guides, written by professional educators and writers across the country, addresses the most current issues in education through the use of the newspaper.
Visits/Teacher Training
The NIE Outreach Specialist is available to come to your school to run an activity
using the newspaper or conduct training with your staff.
Service Issues
Service is important to us. If we don't provide the level of service that makes you happy, please don't hesitate to contact us at nie@seattletimes.com.
Workshops
Learn how to use the paper in your classroom with discussions and hands-on
activities. Clock hours are available to teachers that attend our workshops.
Fundraising/Sponsorship
The demand for newspapers has been tremendous. Learn how you can help
support Newspapers In Education.
Lesson Plans
NIE provides a variety of daily lesson plans to use with the electronic newspaper.
Check out “Healthy Living” as part of your active summer! A special section presented by Newspapers In Education, Bartell Drugs and the Washington Health Foundation; developed for use elementary and middle school classrooms. Plus view resources inside for information on Washington’s “Healthiest State” campaign. Read the PDF online, or additional copies are available at all Bartell Drugstores around the state. Here’s the answer key for the crossword puzzle.
Shining the Light on Your Government: A special section presented by Newspapers In Education and the Washington Coalition for Open Government. Developed for use in high school classrooms to help meet the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) for civics education in Washington state.
NIE Welcome Brochure (PDF file)
Find the answers you need to get started in the classroom with this useful operating manual.
2008/09 Registration
Educators, to register for The Seattle Times NIE program or for questions, please call (206) 652-6290 or email nie@seattletimes.com. Registration is not available through the website at this time. Thank you.
