Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the e-Edition in my classroom without everyday computer access for all students?

  • Access to your e-Edition subscription is not limited to the classroom. You and your students can log in to your classroom's account from any computer with internet access, anywhere in the world, anytime day or night.
  • Online content can be shared with your students in the classroom via a SmartBoard or LCD projector, which requires access to only one computer. You can also print and distribute copies of newspaper articles and NIE programs.

What if my classroom computer doesn't have internet access, has limited broadband width, or isn't connected to a printer?

  • No extra software or downloads are required, so our electronic edition is easily accessed with either a broadband or dial-up connection.
  • Since access to your NIE subscription is not limited to the classroom, you and your students can read the e-Edition and materials online at home, at the library, anywhere with computer and internet access.
  • Articles and materials can also be printed, e-mailed or saved, making the newspaper and program even more convenient and portable than before.

How will the electronic edition effect my current print edition subscription?

  • The print edition of our newspaper is planned to continue through the current school year.
  • The summer months are a great time to integrate the NIE e-Edition into your lesson plans.
  • Beginning in September, the e-Edition will be the primary method of delivery. A hybrid subscription is a possibility for certain student groups (i.e. special needs, primary grades).

How can I afford to print and copy articles and NIE materials for all my students with limited budget dollars?

  • While we understand that printing and copying articles and supplemental materials may mean a greater investment at the school level, these materials are generally well received by students and teachers alike, and the educational benefits outweigh any increased costs.
  • To save money, printed materials can be shared among students and even among classrooms, if necessary. When possible, students can even print articles and programs at home.

In the past, students could take the newspaper home to read. How will they do that now when many don't have home computers with which to access the e-Edition?

  • While we understand that some students do not have computers at home, a large percentage do. According to Time Magazine, 71% of U.S. households have an internet connection, with 42% of Americans saying they go online and work from home.
  • Our children have grown up with computers and use them for everything from playing games to communicating with their friends to doing research and homework. The online newspaper in education program is a compliment to the resource and methods our children are already utilizing to get information.