Illustration by Navaeh, 2nd grade, MaST, 2025-26.
Dream garden III

Dream garden III

By Jordyn, La Salle Healthy News | If I had my own garden, I would grow lots of vegetables and fruits. I would donate the fruits and vegetables to shelters so that…

The trials of connecting 7,600 miles away

By Healthy Courier staff, Catholic Partnership Schools, St. Joseph-Pro Cathedral | Time, weather, and resources upended plans by St. Joseph-Pro Cathedral reporters to connect with students in Nepal.  “The time difference between our locations made connecting…

Goal reached—THANK YOU!

Healthy NewsWorks launched our Building a Healthy Future campaign in the fall of 2023 with a bold three-year goal of raising $1 million through individual contributions. We are excited and humbled to announce that, as of June 30, we…

Lessons in humor III

By Aimana, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post | Something that stood out to me was when Mary said [she tries] to make the other performer on stage look good. You…

Teacher urges students to laugh

By La Salle Healthy News reporters | You may have heard the quote “laughter is the best medicine.” Researchers at the Mayo Clinic say laughter can help your physical and mental health. At…

Connected through friendship

By Jaylaa, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | Someone that I’m connected to is my best friend. I gained a relationship with her at The DePaul Catholic School. This relationship is important to me…

Discovering the health benefits of art

By Inquiry Charter Healthy Owl Times reporters | Art is not only beautiful to look at, it also has benefits for your mental and physical health, according to an expert…

Looking back on a year of Making Healthy Connections

The 2025–26 school year featured student articles, reflections, videos, and illustrations about Making Healthy Connections. The reporting theme that encouraged students to explore how connections shape people’s well-being.   Throughout the year, students researched and conducted interviews on empathy, social connections, and the ways art and…

Reading builds connections and supports health

Cole Manor reporters this year explored how reading can play an important role in young people’s emotional and social development. They interviewed Mrs. Karen Mitchell, â€śReading builds connections and keeps you healthy,” at the Norristown Public Library who emphasized that reading helps…

Summer reading list features student-recommended books

Healthy NewsWorks is highlighting some of the books featured in student-written reviews throughout the school year. Together, these titles form a summer reading list filled with stories that inspire connection, kindness, curiosity, and…