Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education

11/14/2025

Available now from PBS Learning Media: The American Revolution, the newest documentary series from filmmakers Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, examines how 13 colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures.

This twelve-hour series examines how thirteen colonies on the Atlantic Coast united in rebellion, won their independence, and established a republic that still endures. The film follows dozens of figures from a wide variety of backgrounds, drawing on thousands of images, maps, archival documents, as...

11/13/2025

Students in grades K-12 who are enrolled in public, charter, private and home school in Hillsborough County are encouraged to enter the 2026 Doodad Competition! The Annual Repurposed DooDad Sculpture Competition is an art competition for K-12 students that encourages the thoughtful creation of artwork centered around an ecological theme each year. This year's theme is Flying Into The Future. Entries are open November 1 through January 6, 2026. Learn more at https://doodadoftampa.org/enter2025/.

Enter Your DooDad! You’ve created a beautiful DooDad and are ready to enter the competition. Follow along below to share your artistic vision with us! You can scroll down for suggestions on how to photograph your DooDad, create your written and Video Artist Statements, sign up for an email account...

11/12/2025

We are wishing the Poynter Institute a very happy 50th birthday. The media industry has changed a great deal since 1975, when the Poynter Institute was founded. The Poynter Institute has been there every step of the way, helping to navigate these changes, understand their impacts and guide journalism into its next chapter. Here is a look back at 50 of the most significant media moments and people of the past 50 years. https://www.poynter.org/the-poynter-50/.

As Poynter celebrates its 50th anniversary, we look back at 50 of the most significant media moments and people of the past 50 years

11/12/2025

It is Florida Recycles Week, and we have great resources for educators thanks to our partners at the departments of solid waste from Hillsborough County, Florida Government , Pinellas County Government and Pasco County, Florida, Government. Let’s work together to make a greener Florida! Check out our recycling guides for Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties for tips on effective recycling practices. Every effort counts toward a sustainable future. The guides are located on our Curriculum Science page: https://nieonline.com/tbtimes/curriculum_science.cfm.

11/12/2025

November is a time to celebrate and honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American communities. Explore the resources on our website, under the Monthly Topics tab to learn more about the diverse heritage and history that shape our nation: https://nieonline.com/tbtimes/event_calendar.cfm

11/11/2025

A Special Veteran's Day to all the wonderful veterans affiliated with Bob's Vets Sun City Center. Teachers are you looking for some veteran oral histories, check out https://veteranscornerradio.com/.

Veterans Corner Radio focuses on what those who have served in the military, and their families need to know to maximize the services and benefits due to them. No matter if you are currently serving or got out 50 years ago, this program will give you answers to questions you didn’t even know you s...

11/11/2025

World War I ended at 11:00 a.m. on November 11, 1918, when the Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement with Germany at Compiégne, France. U.S. President Wilson proclaimed the first Armistice Day the following year on November 11, 1919. Between the world wars, November 11 was commemorated as Armistice Day in the United States, Great Britain, and France. After World War II, the holiday was recognized as a day of tribute to veterans of both wars. Beginning in 1954, the United States designated November 11 as Veterans Day to honor veterans of all U.S. wars. Check out our posted resources for teaching about veterans at https://nieonline.com/tbtimes/event_calendar.cfm , and be sure to look through the Tampa Bay Times NIE publication: Floridians and War.

10/27/2025

We have some great items waiting for bids on our eBuy for Education auction. All proceeds provide resources to Tampa Bay area teachers.

The annual eBuy for Education auction has begun! It's time to bid and help support literacy in schools.

For half a century, the Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education program (NIE) has served teachers, students and families by providing classroom access to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tampa Bay Times, plus award-winning curriculum supplements, lesson plans, teacher guides, teacher workshops and many more resources - all at no cost to schools, teachers or families.
https://biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?vhost=tampabay

10/27/2025

Today is the first day of Media Literacy Week, sponsored by National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). Learn more at https://mlw.namle.org/.
You can support media literacy by sponsoring a Tampa Bay area classroom. The Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education program (NIE) serves educators, students, families and community members in the Tampa Bay area of Florida by providing classroom access to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tampa Bay Times, plus award-winning original educational publications, teacher guides, lesson plans, educator professional development resources and much more – all at no cost to schools, teachers or families.
https://supportfloridajournalism.com/newspaper/tampa-bay-times/

10/24/2025

The annual eBuy for Education auction has begun! It's time to bid and help support literacy in schools.

For half a century, the Tampa Bay Times Newspaper in Education program (NIE) has served teachers, students and families by providing classroom access to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Tampa Bay Times, plus award-winning curriculum supplements, lesson plans, teacher guides, teacher workshops and many more resources - all at no cost to schools, teachers or families.
https://biddingforgood.com/auction/auctionhome.action?vhost=tampabay

10/23/2025

Today begins Red Ribbon Week. Promoted by The Red Ribbon Campaign, this annual event takes place from October 23 through 31st. You can learn more about the event and 2025 photo contest at https://www.redribbon.org/.
Teachers looking for substance abuse prevention materials, check out resources and lesson plans by going to https://nieonline.com/tbtimes/event_calendar.cfm .

10/22/2025

October 22nd marks the anniversary of the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in Cold War history that brought the world to the brink of nuclear conflict. Here is a look at the front cover of the Times newspaper from that day.