programs   Teachers Research shows that NIE programs positively influence student motivation, attitudes, academic skills and classroom communications. Teachers find the newspaper to be an up-to-date text with the latest information on social issues, current events, and scientific discoveries. It bridges the gap between the classroom and the real world. Newspapers contain practical vocabulary, and news stories serve as models for clear, concise writing. A University of Minnesota study showed that students who use the newspaper in class at least one time a week scored 10 to 30 percent higher on standardized tests than those who did not use the newspaper. Lesson Plans & Newspapers Plus Have you received your password? Please contact NIE at nie@coxohio.com if you are a NIE subscriber and have not been assigned the password to view teacher material.