Laughing feels good

Laughing feels good

By Andy, Cole Manor Fit Falcone Tribune reporter | I’m feeling happy and want to do more funny things when I get home. I laughed a lot when I was…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Student reporters talk loneliness and connection with Dr. Vivek Murthy

Healthy NewsWorks student reporters recently asked Dr. Vivek Murthy, the 19th and 21st U.S. Surgeon General, about loneliness, social connection, and the importance of building strong relationships.  During a sit-down interview, the reporters learned what led Dr. Murthy to focus…

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…

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…

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…

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…