Here’s What People Are Saying

“My students eagerly awaited delivery of the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Having the newspaper in our classroom gave us opportunities to keep in touch with local, state, national and international events. We read articles that pertained to our science studies, social studies topics and economic issues. We even found benefit in the comic section, finding science and social studies references there.”

Donna Byerlotzer, 6th Grade Teacher, Emerson Elementary

“The Midland Reporter-Telegram helped us prepare for the TAKS test, developing our reading skills and it paid off. Everyone in our class passed (the TAKS test) and many got commended.”

Braden Miller, 8th Grade Student, Goddard Junior High School

“This unique teaching tool gives the students a practical resource to learn curriculum-related concepts, benefiting their academic growth and basic awareness of current events and information outside of what they might experience at home and school.”

Teri Vestal, Special Education Teacher, Greenwood Intermediate

“The newspaper (Midland Reporter-Telegram) helped us with finding nouns, adjectives, verbs and reading and how to look for jobs.”

Rick Salcido, 1st Grade Student, Midland Academy

“The Midland Reporter-Telegram has opened the possibilities of so many worlds.”

Rebecca Machina, Midland High Excel

“Thank you for the newspapers (Midland Reporter-Telegram) because now I know more about why it is so important to vote, how to vote, some of the reasons for voting and when and where to vote. It was very informative and educational. Thank you for increasing my knowledge.”

Ashley Lindsey, Student

“The Midland Reporter-Telegram has been a wonderful resource and a weekly source of excitement for my kids. The science section of the paper has been wonderful. This section addressed so many areas of high interest and social importance for my kids. Many times discussions were started from this part of the paper.”

Michele Allen, 5th Grade Science Teacher, Jane Long Elementary

“The newspaper (Midland Reporter-Telegram) has really helped me start reading again.”

Ariel, 9th Grade Student, Lee Freshman High School

“It (the Midland Reporter-Telegram) has really helped me improve my reading”

9th Grade Student, Lee Freshman High School

Using newspapers as classroom resources helps students connect past and present personalities, events, and issues as well as understand the ideas of continuity and change throughout human history.

Dr. Patty Smith, Director Of Social Studies
Midland Independent School District