Find current and past articles about our program, our people, student work, events, and milestones.
Getting to the heart of the story
February 2020…February is observed as American Heart Month, but for Healthy NewsWorks reporters in grades K-8, heart health is a topic they research and write about throughout the school year….
February 2020…Two first grade classes at Spring Garden Elementary School in Philadelphia are learning their ABCs and how to keep their hearts healthy. Their teacher, Madeline Jackmon, is implementing the…
December 2019 … Healthy NewsWorks reporters gave favorable reviews to Southwestern Salsa with whole-grain chips this fall. Pumpkin Yogurt Dip has been another popular snack in past taste tests. So…
November 2019 … Healthy NewsWorks is pleased to welcome Sharon Manker, the supplier diversity coordinator for American Water, as a new member of its board. Sharon manages American Water’s national…
November 2019 … Kindness is among the topics that student reporters for Healthy NewsWorks school newspapers have been exploring this fall. At Whitehall Elementary School in Norristown, the staff of…
Announcing an exciting opportunity for Healthy NewsWorks
December update: A generous donor has offered to match every new gift, dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000, that we receive by New Year’s Eve. Please spread the word and help us…
Amy Deahl-Greenlaw, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Healthy NewsWorks, shares some insights on how to get more fiber into kids’ diets. November 2019 … Fact: Kids love snacks. Fact: Kids…
>> See coverage of the interview on 6abc/WPVI-TV Action News October 2019 … They’d only been on the job for a month, but fifth grade William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters…
October 2019…Healthy NewsWorks is pleased to welcome attorney Cary Rice to its board as an observer for the next year. Cary is a litigation associate at Hangley Aronchick Segal Pudlin…
October 2019…Healthy NewsWorks has launched a Community Advisory Board to ensure a closer connection between its school-based health journalism program and the community. The board is made up of 16…
October 2019 … These days it’s not uncommon to hear about newspapers that have folded or cut back on their print presence. But in North Philadelphia, a school newspaper is…
Navigating the internet and adopting healthy habits
October 2019 … Students participating in the Healthy NewsWorks program gained a better understanding of the challenges posed by the internet and were motivated to adopt some healthy habits, all…
