Being well-informed can help your child do a world of good, and there's no better place to get informed than in the pages of your local newspaper!

	What is NIE? NIE is an abbreviation for Newspapers in Education, a division of The Brainerd Daily Dispatch created to provide newspapers and education programs to lakes area schools.
	Who uses NIE programs & services? Public and private school educators throughout the lakes area us The Dispatch to motivate and teach students in kindergarden through 12th grade, in all subject areas.
	When can educators receive newspapers? Educators can receive newspapers anytime during the year, for as long as they wish.
	Where are NIE services available? Classrooms in The Dispatch delivery area can have the newspaper delivered directly to their school's office.
	Why should educators be interested in NIE? Studies show that students whose teachers use newspapers in their classrooms: Score better on tests Demonstrate better reading, writing, and comprehension skills Are more politically aware Exhibit stronger feelings of civic responsibility Teaching with The Dispatch will breathe new life into a teacher's lesson plans by bringing real-world applications to the classroom with each issue.
	How do educators participate in NIE? By reviewing this information guide, educators can determine if Newspapers In Education will be an added plus to their classroom. Teachers may order papers by filling out our Order Form. If you have questions please email DeAnn Barry in our NIE Department or call her at 218-855-5831 or 1-800-432-3703
	NIE Sponsors. Thank you for investing in our children's future. These generous supporters have provided students in the lakes area with educational materials and copies of The Brainerd Daily Dispatch through the Newspapers in Education program. The Dispatch is an invaluable resource for teaching a variety of subjects from language arts to social studies and more. It challenges young students to read, think and grow. That's an investment that benefits all of us. 2001-2002 Sponsors: Wells Fargo Bank-Brainerd, Erickson & Pearson Law Office, Brainerd Lions, Consolidated Telephone Company, Kiwanis of Brainerd, Acrometal, Mid-Minnesota Federal, Lakeland Veterinary Hospital, First National Bank of Deerwood, Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, Russell & Herder Advertising, WAV Wireless, Champion Auto-Brainerd, Reichert Bus Service, Clow Stamping, St. Joseph's Medical Center, Minnesota Power, Charpentier & Lange Law Offices, Landecker & Associates, Inc., Paul Henningson, D.D.S. Sponsors are vital to providing newspapers to the lakes area students. To learn how you or your business can become involved in the Newspapers in Education program, please email DeAnn Barry in our NIE Department or call her at 218-855-5831 or 1-800-432-3703