The NIE Program
Thanks to the contributions of our subscribers, we are able to offer newspapers to educators and schools in our service area to promote news literacy in Eastern Iowa communities by placing newspapers in classrooms, offering digital subscriptions and providing free support curriculum for teachers.
Local newspaper
The Gazette is a print and digital daily newspaper located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 100% independent & employee-owned.
Print and online
We provide both printed newspapers and digital NIE subscription options.
On a mission to empower news literacy
Through the use of daily news, editorial, features and even advertising, students at all grade levels can learn math and cost comparison skills, geography and meteorology, history and current events, all while improving reading and comprehension. The NIE program helps motivate and teach students with a textbook as fresh as each day’s news.
Curriculum tools are provided online to assist educators when utilizing the newspaper in their classrooms. Our goal is to help our youth improve media literacy, to become knowledgeable and informed citizens by utilizing The Gazette.
Send in your application
Applications are typically reviewed within one business day of submission.
To apply for the print or digital newspapers for the upcoming school year, fill out an application. You may apply for both versions.
Take the Educators' Survey
For educators already using the program.
We Value Your Feedback
If you're already using the NIE program in your classroom, we'd love for you to tell us about your experience.
Access our survey here, or click the image to get started.