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Click on the icons for interactive news experiences for you and your students. The news-related lesson plans offer an easy way to integrate technology into your program. There are writing assignments with instruction, video and polling, informational text with interactive comprehension quizzes, and much more. They're easy to use and make use of the latest in technology’s learning tools.

Word of the Day

An great vocabulary builder, terrific for SAT practice.

Quote of the Day

An inspirational quote and writing prompt.

Around the Globe

Headlines from around the world with an interactive globe. Speech tool can read the story aloud.

Comparing News Stories

A brief news story and a writing lesson, updated daily.

Lesson Plans for Teachers

Ten+ lesson plans in Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, timed to this week's events.

Activity Sheet

Can be printed and distributed to students.

Newsie k-3

A video and news activity for students in grades K-3.

Video News Views

A video and news poll activity for grades 4 and higher. Updated weekly.

Write the News

A weekly in-depth writing assignment with instructions and news connection.

From the Core

Informational text with a self-assessment comprehension quiz. Updated weekly.

Page One Prime

An in-depth look at a story making news this week.

The 2010-2011 school year is here; make sure to sign up for your complimentary E-editions of the Pioneer Press.

To sign up for electronic copies for the 2010-11 school year,  register under NIE2011.  To do this, click on the green Go! button and follow the prompts.  The access code is NIE2011.

For print copies: 

Click "Print" for your 2010-2011 order form.   (cost per daily paper is $.424 each)

The 2010 MCA tests are still available for practice on line, for more information call 651-228-5177

 

 

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