New York News Publishers Association : Newspaper In Education (NIE)

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New York News Publishers Association

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News Media Literacy/Newspapers in Education (NIE)

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Famous New Yorkers XXIV A 13-part series profiling a range of historic figures either born in or with significant ties to New York State. The profiles, corresponding teaching guide, and audio podcasts are available free for NYNPA members This guide offers teachers several short-answer questions based on the content of each profile about the person or their pursuits. When available there are links to newspaper archives and, lastly, the guide includes one to three activities per profile called “Newspaper Tie-ins.” These activities suggest how to bring the lessons of these historical figures into the present and make them relevant to our lives. These lessons were created for students in grades 4-8 but can be modified to accommodate all students. Instructors are welcome to use these to create their own lessons.	Monthly Special Features New for 2025 is one highlighting the 70th Anniversary of Rosa Parks Arrest -12/5 Past features updated (if necessary) include: Creation of the Civil Air Patrol Handwashing Awareness Week End of Slavery in the US Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day International Human Rights Day Anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg Birthday of the US Coast Guard Bill of Rights Day Anniversary of the Boston Tea Party Anniversary of the film, "It's a Wonderful Life"	Citizens Together A five-day lesson plan integrating newspapers into study of the Bill of Rights. This curriculum guide for middle- and high-school students can be to commemorate and celebrate Bill of Rights Day ( December 15) ot any other time teachers wish to focus on the nation’s founding documents and their significance today. Plus, a five-part series of camera-ready Newspaper In Education features in PDF format based on the lesson plan content (Size: 3 column x 9.5") Click here to download.
Understanding News Media A 10-part series of features and graphic organizers developed in partnership with Stony Brook University's Center for Media Literacy.	Read, Write, Speak, Listen, View and Learn A guide with 10 mini-lessons that invites teachers or parents to work with different newspaper sections and adapt activities to students’ needs and interests. More: About this Guide, fillable-form PDF version
News Media Literacy Presentations Learn how to identify accurate sources, verify news content, and gain a deeper understanding of how news professionals gather and disseminate credible information, using print or electronic media and what it means to be a good digital citizen. For more info or to schedule an event, contact us.	Anti-Cyberbullying A 6-part series of features and cooresponding graphic organizers available to NYNPA members free. This link brings you the audio podcasts for each feature. Any NYNPA member newspaper wishing to run the series should contact Mary Miller to obtain PDF copies.	Contact Us For more information about our Newspaper In Education Program and youth outreach, contact Mary Miller at mmiller@nynpa.com or call 518-449-1667 ext 701

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