Your Name

School Name

School Address

City

ZIP

Phone number

E-mail

Which job title best describes you:

Classroom teacher
Department head
Principal
Media specialist
Technology specialist
Curriculum specialist

With which grade(s) do you work? (Check all that apply):

K-2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  10  11  12 

Which subject(s) do you teach/specialize in? (Check all that apply):

English/Language Arts Reading
Writing
Civics
Science
Social Studies
Journalism
Media
Economics
Mathematics
Technology
Other (please specify)

When did you use The News or Free Press in your classroom/school?

During the current school year
Two or more school years ago
Never

How frequently did you use newspapers in your classroom/school?

Not Applicable, never used
Once a week
More than once a week
Every few months
Once a year

Why did you order newspapers? (check all that apply)

Not Applicable, never ordered
To provide students with real-life informational text
To take advantage of sponsored (free) classroom newspapers
To use Yak's Corner in the Free Press
To use Breakfast Serials in The News
To receive free student supplements included with classroom orders
Other (please specify)

Check the reason(s) why you have never used OR do not currently use newspapers (check all that apply):

Not applicable, I have used them
No time to use
Don't feel news content/advertisements are appropriate for students
Not sure how to use newspapers effectively
Can't incorporate into my lesson plans
Other (please specify)

In what ways have you used the www.dnie.com web site? (check all that apply):

To check program information
To order programs online
To check contest information
To access lesson plans on one to three levels
To access "Geography in the News"
To access "Cartoons for the Classroom"
To access "Front Page Talking Points"
To access "Newspaper Plus"
To access the Current Events Quiz
Don't use

Starting with the 2008-09 school year, DNIE will offer free Electronic-Editions of the Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News to your school. These are exact electronic replicas of the print newspaper accessed via computer.

How likely are you to use the electronic-editions?
(1 = not at all likely; 5 = extremely likely)

1   2   3   4   5  

How likely are you to order sponsored electronic-editions based on the following conditions?

Newspapers and all supplemental materials are accessed only online
(1 = not at all likely; 5 = extremely likely)

1   2   3   4   5  

Newspapers and teacher guides accessed online PLUS printed student supplements
(1 = not at all likely; 5 = extremely likely)

1   2   3   4   5  

Newspapers and teacher guides accessed online PLUS printed student supplements PLUS Yak's Corner delivered
(1 = not at all likely; 5 = extremely likely)

1   2   3   4   5  

Newspapers and teacher guides accessed online PLUS printed student supplements PLUS vouchers to purchase paper to print articles or features like Breakfast Serials
(1 = not at all likely; 5 = extremely likely)

1   2   3   4   5  

How likely are you to budget for print delivery of the newspapers at 25 cents per copy?
(1 = not at all likely; 5 = extremely likely)

1   2   3   4   5  

Other than newspapers, which product(s) and/or service(s) would you like DNIE to provide for schools? (check all that apply)

Free student supplements delivered without print or e-Editions of newspapers
Free educational posters delivered without print or e-Editions of newspapers
Free online newspaper-based teacher guides aligned to state standards
Free online teacher resources to support improvement on MEAP & ACT
Student writing and/or art contests to motivate and recognize students
Sponsored reading events for selected school
Training for teachers on effective use of print or electronic newspapers
Other (please specify)

Which of the student supplement topics listed below would be of most interest to you? (Check no more than three):

Test-taking strategies
Self esteem
Health & Nutrition
Volunteerism
Writing
Real-life math
Technology -- research, internet safety, etc.
Financial literacy
Weather
Arab-American Heritage
Hispanic Heritage
African-American Heritage
Elections
Other (please specify)

How have you heard about DNIE programs, services and contests (check all that apply):

Brochure or letter received by mail
DNIE e-newsletter
Flyer faxed to school
Accessed the dnie.com web site
Recommendation from a colleague or principal
At an educational exhibit
At a workshop or college course

In the future, how would you prefer to hear about DNIE programs, services and contests (check all that apply):

Access dnie.com web site
Flyer faxed to school
DNIE weekly e-newsletter with information and links
Catalog, letter, brochure or postcard mailed to school

The Free Press offers social networking features on its website. Please answer the following questions related to use of current or future web site features (blogs, posting of school newspapers, etc.)

Can students at your school use social networking features at school?
Yes No Not sure

Would your journalism department post newspaper content through these features?
Yes No Not sure

As a teacher or administrator, would you use social networking features to share news about your school with other Free Press readers?
Yes No Not sure

As a teacher or administrator, would you use social networking features to blog with other teachers?
Yes No Not sure

Please include any comments you'd like to add about our NIE program or services: