April 2013…The Healthy NewsWorks program boosts students’ confidence and competence, according to new survey data from the 2011-2012 school year. The multi-pronged assessment of students, teachers, and administrators said the…

April 2013…Third grade health reporters received praise from their school nurse after writing the lead story for their school’s health newspaper about using medicines safely. Linda DiMartini had been interviewed…

April 2013…Students in several Healthy NewsWorks schools are participating in a “Using Medicine Safely” poster contest this month. The contest encourages students to create original artwork illustrating one of the…

March 2013…Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey recently answered questions from sixth grade reporters on topics ranging from neighborhood safety to how he stays healthy and fit. The reporters from the…

March 2013…Twelve Philadelphia-area leaders will be featured in a new book written and illustrated by students participating in the Healthy NewsWorks student media program. They include Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles…

Editor’s note: Josie Dillard became a health journalist while she was in elementary school at Hancock Elementary School in Norristown. She went on to be a key contributor for the…

Editor’s Note: Heather McDanel is the founding Executive Director of Students Run Philly Style, and was one of the health leaders interviewed for the 2nd edition of “Leading Healthy Change…

December 2012…Students and parents attended a health information workshop to gain skills in finding trustworthy health information on the internet.  A one-hour presentation in Norristown on November 30, 2012, provided…

November 2012…Kids helping kids learn about health. That simple idea lies at the heart of the Healthy NewsWorks student media program, now celebrating its 10th school year. Elementary and middle…