After our onslaught of state-mandated testing was over, I wanted to start a classroom project the students could really take ownership of. As a former newspaper journalist, my thoughts naturally went to writing and a classroom newspaper. Additionally, I thought it could be a perfect way to publish student writing and also reflect on the school year. It was decided... a classroom newspaper it was. I will detail my process in a series of three blog posts: the planning, the writing, and…

7 ways newspapers benefit students Newspapers build vocabulary Newspapers improve reading skills Newspapers promote critical thinking Newspapers bring ideas and current events to life Newspapers build global awareness Newspapers promote social consciousness Newspapers make learning fun

Starting a school newspaper can be a great learning experience. You get to hunt down stories and write about what is going on around you. Plus, it shows you have initiative and drive. Starting a paper will be hard work, though, so be...

Newsboy caps and budget meetings aside, it’s a pretty fun place to work.

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A newspaper template that you can use for a large number of subjects. Current affairs and news, economy, leisure, or you can ask your students to write a report as they were journalists.