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Programs for the 2009-2010 school year

Put our newspapers to work in your classroom

The new NIE program will offer a full-page of themed youth content on Wednesdays in our print and electronic (e-edition) newspapers.

What's New

Sign up for News In Education Black History program.

YOU'll GET: In February, newspapers will arrive every Wednesday and feature activities and stories celebrating Black History.

ALSO: Fun online activities

Suitable for grades 3 through 12.
First 50 classrooms to order are FREE



Discussion questions

Students, Celebrate Black History month and answer these five questions!

1. Do you think your school is diverse?     Yes    No

2. Do you wish your school was more diverse?    Yes    No

3. Do kids from different ethnic backgrounds all mix well together at your school or seem to stick together in their own groups?
Everyone Mixes   People stick in their own groups

4. Are you proud of your ethnic heritage?    Yes    No

5. As we celebrate Black History Month what word do you think is most important?
Understanding  Unity  Diversity   Respect

Serial Stories

The Wednesday page will also include ongoing stories. Read a new chapter each week.

Jan. 6-May 12, 2010: "The Colts Fire"

The Colts Fire, a story based on the arson fire of the Colt Armory in Hartford, Connecticut during the Civil War and written by history teacher Tom Ratliff will begin in January. Follow the adventures of Amanda, a well-to-do New England 14-year-old, her friend Sammy, an ambitious African-American kid transplanted from South Carolina, and Olivia, a young Irish girl charged with caring for her family. This 19-chapter mystery comes with an extensive teacher's guide. Themes include: diversity, immigration, Civil War history, mystery, character education, heroes and family. This story is appropriate for upper elementary and middle school level readers.

Click here to download a teacher's guide for this story.