The Post-Standard offers several special programs throughout the year. Most programs are activities that relate directly to the newspaper. Classrooms that do not order NIE newspapers throughout the year are invited to participate in the special programs and order newspapers solely during the program time. Priority for some programs is given to annual NIE subscribers. Sponsorships may be available to pay for newspapers in your classroom for these programs. Please contact our NIE coordinator at 315-470-2129 for more information on any of these programs.

 

YEAR ROUND
  • TOURS
    Tours of The Post Standard are offered on Wednesdays by appointment. We require children to be in third grade or older and group size is limited to eight to 25 people. Tours last 45 minutes. Children will learn how we get news, decide what makes it into the newspaper, our production process, press operation and distribution. Groups will walk through the newsroom and press hall and view the printing press and distribution center through large windows. Please email tclark@syracuse.com for more information. Tours are free of charge.

  • SPEAKERS BUREAU
    The Post-Standard has a limited group of employees trained to speak to your class or staff, at your school, about the NIE program, e-edition, newspaper or careers. They can help you kickoff an NIE program in your classroom or lead your class in a newspaper related activity. Speakers are available on a priority status to NIE classrooms. Please call 315-470-2121 or email tclark@syracuse.com for more information on our Speakers Bureau, or click here for a request form. There is no fee to book a speaker for your school or classroom.

  • VOICES PAGE (MONDAYS)
    Voices is a page of news and opinion by for and about teens. The page runs Mondays in the CNY section and additional news can be found at http://blog.syracuse.com/voices. Email youthnews@syracuse.com for information on how teens can become Voices contributors.
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    FALL PROGRAMS

  • SERIALIZED STORY
    Two chapter stories are posted on the Student Resources menu of the eEdition website each year. One story appears beginning in October, and the other story appears starting in January or February. The tales are appropriate for elementary and middle school students and are great read alouds for younger students. These tales help meet core learning standards in literacy, language and content areas. Free teacher guides are available on the Teacher Resources menu of the eEdition website. See NIE blog for more information on the story

  • SPELLING BEE
    Registration for The Post-Standard/WCNY Spelling Bee begins in August. Schools must be registered to participate. The winner of this regional bee (held in the winter) earns a trip to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in June. Click here for more information.

  • STOCK MARKET GAME
    Geared toward students in fourth through twelfth grade, this 10-week program enables students to "buy", "sell" and "trade" stocks to make the most out of a hypothetical investment. This program is also offered in the spring. Click Here for more information.

  • FAMOUS NEW YORKERS
    This series of 13 profiles is posted on the Student Resources menu of the eEdition website Wednesdays from October through January. These biographies of women and men who helped shape our country are engaging and valuable for all core skills. Graphic organizers for each subject are posted on the Teacher Resources menu of the eEdition website. Click Here for more information and to view a list of profiles that will be included.

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    WINTER PROGRAMS

  • NIE WEEK
    This special week that celebrates the newspaper as a learning resource. Students in all schools that use classroom e-editions or newspapers during NIE Week are eligible to participate in an essay writing and cartoon contest sponsored by The Post-Standard. Submissions that place first in the contest are published on the editorial pages of The Post-Standard during NIE Week. Click Here for more information.

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    SPRING PROGRAMS


  • SLAM DUNK GEOGRAPHY
    Use the NCAA man's basketball tournament and its coverage in The Post-Standard to help teach U.S. geography, math and more. This four-week unit is geared toward students in grades five through 10. Participating teachers receive a free program kit with a map, stickers and activities. Click Here for more information on this program.

  • STOCK MARKET GAME
    Geared toward students in fourth through twelfth grade, teams will compete to make the most money through hypothetical investments. This program is also offered in the fall. Click Here for more information.

  • HIGH SCHOOL PRESS DAY
    A half day of workshops and presentations for high school newspaper staff members, advisors and students interested in journalism. The event takes place in mid-May at Syracuse University's Newhouse School. Schools are also invited to enter their newspapers and particular stories, photographs and artwork in the corresponding Press Day scholastic journalism contest. Click Here for more information.

  • THE POST-STANDARD NIE NIGHT WITH THE CHIEFS
    The Post-Standard is the proud sponsor of a June Syracuse Chiefs baseball game at Alliance Bank Stadium. Complimentary tickets to the game are available for educators, students and their families who participate in our NIE program. The event features special school related recognition. Click here for more information.

  • GO GREEN WEEK WITH THE POST-STANDARD
    In April, we celebrate Earth Day with a week's worth of newspaper activities that relate to green topics. The week includes a writing or cartoon contest, special lesson plans and lots more!

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