South Sudanese student aims to save lives with medicine
Madelina James’ family escaped the violence of war in South Sudan; now, she wants to help save others’ lives with a degree in medicine. Read More
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West Virginia students reveal how a chemical spill affected their community
After a spill spread toxic chemicals in West Virginia’s water supply, the state passed a law to regulate state industries and prevent another disaster. But the law… Read More
California school district rewrites menu for student lunches
For children across the country, returning to school means eating mass-produced lunches. But Oakland, California, is implementing an ambitious plan to transform their lunch program… Read More
Food fight: Newark school battles USDA to keep family-style food program
Food fight: Newark school battles USDA to keep family-style food program from Student Reporting Labs on Vimeo. A charter school in Newark struggles to… Read More
Students not reporting their concussions, ‘it’s a scary thing’
Students at Austin High School in Austin, Texas know all about the risks associated with playing football. Recent studies have shown that concussions are one… Read More
Fractured dreams: How health factors affect teen bones
Youth reporters from Richwood High School in West Virginia investigate why young, healthy athletes are experiencing traumatic sports injuries while playing basketball. Read More
Parents and teens weigh concussion risks and love of football
Youth reporters at Windsor High School in California explore how young athletes and their parents are dealing with the risks related to youth football. Read More
Ex-NFL pro teaches young players how to avoid concussions
High school journalists at Paseo Academy take a look at how concussion clinics in their community are providing young athletes with the skills needed to… Read More
Are new concussion rules really protecting young players?
Students in South Carolina investigate how doctors, coaches, therapists and youth athletes are reacting to new concussion rules. Read More
High school athletes sandbag concussion tests, keep playing
Students in Wisconsin explore the ImPact test and how some youth athletes have cheated the concussion exam. Read More