writing. There is no question that Healthy NewsWorks reporters are learning many of the same lessons. Also, because their reporting focuses on important health and wellness issues, they are bringing vital information to their peers, teachers, and families. Third, drinking any kind of energy drink is a really bad idea. When I had lunch with a small group of Healthy NewsWorks reporters, one of them shared some important information with me: Energy drinks contain a scary amount of sugar. This fourth-grade reporter also told me that he had stopped drinking soda, drank juice only on special occasions (100% fruit juice, of course), and had made water his beverage of choice. Healthy NewsWorks had made an indelible impact on this young reporter. Not long after our lunch, I stopped drinking diet soda. I sleep better now than I have in years. Thank you to everyone who supports the important work of Healthy NewsWorks. You are making a lasting impact on the lives of many people—especially the student reporters, but also in the larger community—an impact that translates into better health and a better future for us all. With sincere thanks, Amy Krulik Chair, Healthy NewsWorks Advisory Board Chairperson’s letter Amy Krulik I have learned three very important things from my involvement with Healthy NewsWorks. First, the teachers and other school staff who work with Healthy NewsWorks are completely committed to their students. They are tireless in their efforts to engage the reporters and challenge them to reach higher than they ever thought possible. I had the privilege of participating in a Healthy NewsWorks teacher workshop at WHYY studios with about 20 teach- ers, school nurses, and volunteers. I was in awe of their dedication to the program. It’s not just any teacher who will spend a Saturday morning learning ways to empower his or her students to be better writers and interviewers. Second, school newspapers still have an important place in education. I wrote for my own elementary school paper—The Pitch (at Pine Tree Elementary School)—and then for both my high school and college papers. Although I didn’t pursue a career in journalism, my experience taught me valuable lessons about research, accurate reporting, and concise and engaging