Lucia, 4th grade, Henry, 2025-26.
Group activities can bond people

Group activities can bond people

By Charles Henry Healthy Hawk reporters | Group activities are a great way to get exercise, but they can also form long-lasting friendships. Take Mr. Jason Munter, Henry physical education…

Why social connections matter

By CPS (Holy Name) Healthy Courier reporters | When Michael O’Bryan was growing up in Connecticut, he really wanted to perform with the Hartt School’s Summer Musical Program at the…

Grateful

By Ayane, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | I am connected with my mom because she is always there for me when I need help, and I just really appreciate her so much for…

Favorite book V

By Victoria, Cole Manor Fit Falcon Tribune | Love That Dog by Sharon Creech is story told through poems. It is the story of a boy named Jack who doesn’t like poetry. With…

Survey: Adaire students are active

By Adaire Fit Fish reporters | A recent survey of sixth and seventh graders at Adaire showed that most students participate in a group activity. Out of 59 responses, 54…

Seek healthy social connections

By William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters | Social connections are when people interact with each other, according to Mrs. Parker, Rowen school counselor. In a recent interview with Healthy Roar…

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…

Taking a stand on nutrition

Following a crash course in newsgathering techniques, Camden City high school students applied their knowledge to researching the state of school lunches and the nutritional value of the food in their schools. They concluded…

Student book reviews offer fresh summer reading recommendations

Healthy NewsWorks student reporters read, discussed, and reviewed books that encourage curiosity, kindness, healthy habits, and creativity. As summer continues, we’re highlighting another collection of student-recommended titles. This month’s selections include stories about healthy choices, friendship, family,…

Healthy NewsWorks seeks volunteers

Healthy NewsWorks is recruiting volunteers to help expand its work with elementary and middle school student journalists during the upcoming school year. The organization is seeking volunteer editors, page designers,…