NIE is going green! The News & Observer Newspapers in Education program now offers a digital online replica of the newspaper for classroom use. We've made this change for several reasons:

    ** To offer technology and curricula that may be used to master technology skills       needed to compete for jobs in the 21st century
    ** To contribute toward a healthy environment
    ** To reduce newsprint, production and delivery costs

And best of all, the e-edition is FREE!

In The News & Observer's primary delivery area (Wake, Durham, Orange, and Johnston counties), print editions may still be available, but in outside counties where delivery costs have become exorbitant, schools may only be able to order e-editions. Teachers in schools where print copies can be delivered will be asked to pay a yearly registration fee of $15 to help offset costs.

Our registration process has also gotten an eco-friendly makeover. You can register, sign up for subscriptions, manage your account and access the e-edition from our new website. Here's an overview of the registration process:

Step 1: Click here to start. You'll need to select a login name to identify yourself. You will also enter your name, school email address, and a password for security purposes. This login and password will allow you to manage and change your account. Click the "Sign up" button to continue.

Step 2: After you see the "New Account - Thank You" page, you'll need to check your email inbox for an activation link. The email will have the subject line "Please activate your new account." Click on the link in the email to activate your account.

Step 3: You should now see the main menu page of the NIE teacher registration system. Click on the "Place new order" button to place an order.

Step 4: From the next screen, you will select your school and the calendar on which you teach classes. Enter your phone number at the school, the grades you teach, and the TOTAL number of students you teach.

Step 5: The Subscription Schedule screen allows you to determine how long you want your subscriptions to last. Enter your start and stop date and days of week you want to order. You are also asked to select a user name and password that your students (and you!) will use to access the free e-edition from school or home. E-edition access is provided 7 days a week to all teachers who order through NIE - even if you order print copies.

NOTE: Depending on your school, you may also have the option to receive print copies of the newspaper on the days you select. If this option is available to you and you want print copies, you'll need to check • Yes and indicate the number of copies you want (10-35 copies). Then agree to the terms listed and select Continue. If you select this option, a $15 registration fee is due. You may pay by credit card, check or purchase order on the following screen.

Step 6: You will now see a Subscription Confirmation page outlining the details of your subscription. If everything looks good, click "Submit Order" to finalize your order. You will receive an email confirmation of your subscription as well - AND - you will have immediate access to the e-edition through a link that is provided!

NOTE: If you selected the print option, please allow 5 working days to process your order and start your newspaper delivery.

Step 7: You will receive an email confirmation of your order and payment information.

If you have any questions about the e-edition or the registration process, feel free to contact us.