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Welcome to Newspaper in Education

Newspapers in Education is an exciting interactive program that engages students in learning by providing them with daily digital copies of the Caller-Times.

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Resources to help you put the Caller-Times to work in your classroom

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This week's lesson:

Sunshine Week: Shine the light on your government

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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.


One sport, 65 teams, no medals: NCAA Tournament is the Olympics of college basketball

-- Front Page Talking Points Archive


THIS WEEK'S WORD IN THE NEWS 

FIASCO

DEFINITION:
A complete failure, especially one that is ignominious or humiliating.

FOUND IN THE NEWS:
A former state official who played a major role in the state's biggest privatization fiasco is now making money trying to help Texas fix the problems that resulted.
Dallas Morning News -- 03/15/2010

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Audio

Daily Science Webcasts


Narwhal - Dance of a Thousand Whales

Ever been on a crowded elevator? Uncomfortable, yes, but imagine doing it with an 8 foot tusk. Welcome to the world of the narwhal.



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


Italy's 'Purple People' protest premier

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

Archive of Geography quizzes


"Take your legs off and play:" Profile of a Paralympian

Discussion prompts & video archive.