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Lynasia, 4th grade, Lowell, 2025-26.

Sharing food can build understanding

By By CPS (St. Joseph’s) Healthy Courier cub reporters | Half a world away from New Jersey, students in Nepal have been learning about the types of snacks their American peers enjoy. Likewise,…

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Paul, 4th grade, Cole Manor, 2025-26.

Humor can give more than a laugh

By Alexander Adaire Fit Fish reporters | Sixth-grade Adaire reporters in Room 202 recently held a Joke Day. They had been researching the topic of humor and its health benefits…

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Kailyn, 5th grade, Cramp, 2025-26.

Reporters appeal for a therapy dog

By James and Theodore, Alexander Adaire Fit Fish reporters | Dear Principal Jenkins,It has come to our attention that getting a therapy dog for Adaire or merely bringing a therapy…

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Learning how to play can benefit health

By Adaire Fit Fish reporters | You may not realize it, but the next time you’re in the schoolyard playing with your friends you’re doing a lot more than just…

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Veggies are tasty too

By MaST Healthy Panther Post Cub reporters | Vegetables are an important food group, but many kids don’t eat enough of them. Some kids are picky eaters and shy away…

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Tajah, 5th grade, CCSA, 2025-26.

Sullivans are brothers first and foremost

By Chester Charter Healthy Highlights reporters | Picture this: Two brothers who are on the same professional soccer team compete against each other for a starting spot That may happen…

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Meals can bring people together

By Emlen Healthy Roar reporters | Sharing a meal with people can encourage healthy eating habits and build social connections. Experts at Duke Health and Well-Being say that sharing food is a way…

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Dance teacher gets reporters moving

By Yorkship Healthy Lion reporters | Healthy Lion fifth-grade reporters didn’t know their interview with Camden native and retired teacher Mr. Benjamin White would end with them up on their…

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Elias, 5th grade, Yorkship, 25-26

Why showing empathy is important

By By CPS (St. Joseph’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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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