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Non-Profit Affiliation

The Caller-Times and Use the News Foundation are working together to build our Newspapers for Literacy program. Use the News Foundation facilitates the receipt of tax-deductible donations for NFL educational programs that are not for profit.

Use the News Foundation is an independent non-profit public benefit corporation (501[c][3]) that fosters partnerships with schools, Newspapers For Literacy (NFL) programs and their business sponsors. The Foundation's services are available nationally to more than 700 newspapers that sponsor NFL programs, reaching more than 67,000 classrooms.

Get more information about the Use The News Foundation by linking to their Website @ http://www.UseTheNews.com

T.E.K.S. - Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills

A newspaper curriculum guide is available for your use in teaching English Language Arts and Reading for grades 4-8.

If you are interested in receiving a copy of TEKS or TAAS guides, please contact Sandra Garza.

TAAS - Texas Assessment of Academic Skills Test

A Taking Time for TAAS guide is available for parents, students and teachers. This guide has been prepared by the CCCT to give students practice in applying TAAS objectives to the real world using the newspaper as a guide.

Additional Information about Newspapers for Literacy

If you would like additional information or material about our Newspaper for Literacy Program you may contact:

Sandra Garza
Phone: (361) 886-3646 or 1-800-827-3800 ext. 3646
E-mail: GarzaS@Scripps.com
Fax: (361) 887-9152


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