How laughter feels
By Paul, Cole Manor Fit Falcone Tribune reporter | I feel more happy, more awake, but still burned out. I do have more energy and it changed my mood a bit. It made my troubles feel farther away. Illustration by Victoria, 4th grade, Cole Manor, 2025-26.
Learning to manage anxiety
By Robert, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights | I have experienced anxiety when I got in trouble at school. I did not use any strategies. Anxiety made me feel mad and anxious. The strategies I recently learned about are taking deep breaths, watching something or drawing anything to get my anxiety off my mind. I might […]
Why showing empathy is important
By By CPS (St. Josepth’s) Healthy Courier cub reporters | St. Joseph’s third-grade Cub reporters interviewed school counselor Mrs. Humphrey on why showing empathy matters. Empathy is the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences, according to merriam-webster.com. When you put yourself in another person’s place, you can imagine what the other person is going through, what […]
Teacher sees benefits from gardening
By William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters | Gardening helps fifth-grade teacher Ms. Morales teacher, think positively: “It helps my mental health, giving me an outlet. I feel like everyone needs one, and this is a good one to get me outdoors.” Gardening is an activity that can reduce depression and anxiety, according to a research […]
Born to be a chef
By Catto Healthy News reporters | “I was born to be a chef. I have been cooking since I was eight years old,” said Omega Ellis, chef and owner of Omega’s restaurant in Merchantville, N.J. Ms. Ellis is no stranger to the staff at Catto Elementary School. The staff had their holiday party last year […]
Evaluation finds strong growth in students’ social-emotional learning
A new Healthy NewsWorks teacher survey found that on average 91 percent of students deepened their social and emotional learning (SEL) through participation in the school newspaper program during the 2025–26 school year. The survey marked the first time Healthy NewsWorks included the SEL question for teachers in grades 4 to 8 who bring our health journalism program into their classrooms. In the same survey, the teachers also said that on average their students gained academic skills in three areas: research […]
Student reporters explore caring for mind and body in 2026-27
y NewsWorks student reporters will explore the everyday habits, relationships, and experiences that support mental and physical well-being through the 2026–27 reporting theme, How We Heal: Caring for Our Minds and Our Bodies. Throughout the year, students will research and report on topics including belonging, coping strategies, kindness, sleep, screen use, time in nature, and other factors […]
You can learn a lot by joining a group
By Sheppard Healthy Shark reporters | Group activities and team sports help you work together and promote cheering each other on, says Mr. David McGhee, health and physical education teacher at Sheppard. Being in group activities helps you manage stress and gives you a feeling you’re not alone, according to experts at the Mayo Clinic, […]
Anime artist thrives on teamwork
By St. Cecilia Healthy Courier reporters | For Camden anime artist and poet Reet Starwind, art is more than a way to express his creativity. It provides opportunities to connect with people. “Art makes people realize that you are not alone,” said Mr. Starwind, especially when you find people who share similar interests. “I have […]
My dream garden
By Kailyn, William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters | After learning about the health benefits of gardening, Fit Flyer reporters reflected on what their ideal gardens would include. I would like a garden to plant watermelon, strawberries, melon, peppers, and flowers. I would like to plant those because they are pretty and also good and healthy to eat. […]