Making Good DecisionsÂ
Videos From Healthy NewsWorks Reporters
Healthy NewsWorks reporters interviewed community members and experts about making thoughtful choices. These videos explore how kids, teens, and adults approach decisions in everyday life.
TEACHERS: Use these videos and the associated reporting to prompt your students to write a reflection or opinion piece.
Slowing Down
Students from Chester Charter Scholars Academy explain how slowing down helps them make calmer, safer decisions during everyday challenges.
Alum Advice
A former Cole Manor Elementary School student shares quick decision-making tips to help kids make thoughtful choices in school and life.
When Plans Change
Reporters from The DePaul Catholic School talk about handling mistakes and learning from decisions that don’t work out as expected.
The Cell Phone Tragedy
Students at Saint Joseph Pro-Cathedral School discuss a story showing how distractions can affect decisions and why staying aware matters.
Mindful Moments
Reporters from Russell Byers Charter School explore mindfulness strategies that help kids stay calm and make stronger decisions.
Smart Snack Choices
Students from St. Cecilia School learn how choosing healthy snacks supports better thinking and decision-making throughout the day.
The Brain at Work
Reporters from The DePaul Catholic School explain how the brain processes information and guides us in making decisions big and small.
Noisy Decisions
Students at East Norriton Middle School explore how noise pollution affects stress, thinking, and decision-making in their communities.
Better Choices
Reporters from The DePaul Catholic School describe strategies kids can use to make balanced, thoughtful decisions every day.
Stay in School
Students from Holy Name School wrote and recorded a song “Going to School to be Cool.”
