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You can read the code of ethics in place at NPR here. Our journalists are trained in the ethics and practices of journalism which prevent outside groups from influencing their objectivity, story selection, and reporting. NPR journalists have no role in selecting corporate sponsors. One of the largest portions of NPR's revenue comes from dues and fees paid by our Member Stations.Ĭorporate sponsors cannot influence NPR's coverage. The funds NPR receives from corporate donors are an important part of the revenues that fuel NPR's in-depth reporting and programming, but only a part.

Payment of member dues entitles stations to be represented by NPR before Congress and regulators, and extends to them rights to NPR programming, digital distribution, and other services.Ĭovering the news requires significant resources. The Member dues and a portion of the fees for digital services are charged at flat rates. These programs are priced on a rate that is tiered in proportion to the station's total revenue, meaning a very large station will pay more for these programs than a very small station.Īnnual Member dues and fees for digital services make up the balance of stations dues and fees revenue. Non-newsmagazine program fees (for example, Fresh Air) make up the next largest component of station dues and fees revenue. We charge more as the volume of listening increases and, in turn, stations are able to raise more funds from their supporters and communities. These programs are priced based on the amount of listening per station multiplied by a common unit price. The most significant component of station dues and fees revenue is the charge for carrying our premier newsmagazines - Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Weekend Edition. Historically, station dues and fees have grown steadily in tandem with audiences for NPR programs and the number of stations presenting these shows. This includes fees paid to air the NPR newsmagazines, other programming we produce and distribute, digital support services and annual member dues. Improving Teacher Quality Grants – Offers money for teacher training and development programs within local schools and districts.Dues and fees paid by our Member stations are one of the two largest portions of NPR's revenue.

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act – Allots money to schools to help students with disabilities get a quality education in the public school system, by providing them with the resources they need to succeed.Reading First – Provides federal money to help schools implement robust reading programs that utilize scientific-based research to support their success.English Language Acquisition – Offers money to schools with students that do not speak English as a first language, to help them learn English and improve proficiency on statewide examinations.Title I – A program specifically geared to students from low-income families and areas, which provides money to local districts to improve academic performance of those students.Some of the programs currently funded by the federal government include: The federal government does not have the authority to set unfunded mandates for local schools, which means schools and districts can always refuse federal money offered if the state government does not wish to participate in the program those dollars are allotted to fund. The large majority of federal funding set aside for public education is distributed directly to local schools.

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