‘Distinctive voices’ shine through in South Jersey
‘Distinctive voices’ shine through in South Jersey
Working in South Jersey is particularly meaningful for Healthy NewsWorks Program Associate Steve Riggs. “Being a native of Camden, I feel proud to be back in the city where I…
Three schools in the School District of Philadelphia have recently produced their first Healthy NewsWorks newspapers. The Isaac A. Sheppard Healthy Shark, Alexander Adaire Fit Fish, and Julia de Burgos…
Reporters share their bedtime routines for a good night’s rest
Healthy NewsWorks student reporters have been learning about the essential role that healthy sleep habits play in overall well-being. In recent newspaper issues, reporters from Inquiry Charter Healthy Owl Times…
Community partners help develop the next generation
Investing in children’s health and literacy Healthy NewsWorks is a unique health and literacy program that works with elementary and middle school student journalists in under-resourced schools to develop their…
Healthy NewsWorks invites you to join us on Tuesday, April 29, for Healthy Conversations, a friendly, health-focused discussion led by student journalists. Healthy Conversations will bring together members of the…
Special guests share perspectives with student reporters
Healthy NewsWorks reporters have been able to interview several special guests over the past several weeks for stories that will appear in their school newspapers and By Kids, For Kids…
Healthy NewsWorks recently launched a four-part video series of teacher skill-building lessons on elements of writing and editing news articles. The videos are about five minutes each and are designed…
Students reflect on social media as “a tool for connecting”
As part of our 2024–25 theme, Making Good Decisions, Healthy NewsWorks reporters are reflecting on what it means to make informed and healthy decisions across various aspects of their lives….
By Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights reporters | A recent survey of 18 reporters revealed that half the students did heart-healthy exercises at least 60 minutes a day. However, five…
By DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal reporters | Walk up some stairs. Go outside and play. Find a sport you enjoy. Dance. Students and staff at The DePaul Catholic School dive…
