Why have an NIE program?
There are three important benefits of an NIE program. Most people are familiar with two of these. In this column, Vicki Whiting of Kid Scoop proposes a third and surprising benefit: a marketing tool for home delivery subscriptions.
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The turkey and the pumpkin
"A Turkey and the Pumpkin" is available for use by SNPA members – in time for Thanksgiving. Author Artie Knapp is offering this children's story (and more to come) to SNPA members for publication at no cost.
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Alligator Alley
A mysterious alligator drops by to participate in the 26th Annual Belvar Bowling Championship. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Light on a snowy day
The best Christmas presents often aren't found under a tree, but in your heart. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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The hummingbird who chewed bubblegum
A little hummingbird wants gum and can blow big bubbles. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Larkin Wyley's paleontology adventure
A young boy learns that you don’t always find what you looking for, but if you keep on going you might find something just as interesting. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Where's Winston?
This new NIE story teaches two important lessons: about sacred pacts and caring for one another. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Kids + Newspapers = Successful Kids
As a former teacher, I can tell you it is almost impossible to track how one particular reading program impacts a student's reading achievement when there are so many other factors impacting that student at the same time-things like overall access to reading materials, quality of instruction, parent involvement, etc.
What we can do (and what most of my grant funders look at) is how well we perform with regards to implementing reading strategies which have been studied and shown to increase reading achievement. The good news is that newspapers in the classroom is one of these studies.
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Bipper and Wick
Bipper learns being young is a wonderful thing; he should enjoy it and have fun. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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Getting to know Ronnie
Young students are introduced to some of the characteristics of Autism, when a new student starts attending their school. Artie Knapp's short stories are free to SNPA member newspapers.
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A Halloween Treat for Polly Peat
"A Halloween Treat for Polly Peat" also is a treat for members of SNPA. Author Artie Knapp is offering this children's story (and more to come) to SNPA members for publication at no cost.
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