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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 1h

Whole Child spotlight! Read our latest issue that highlights East Hartford Public Schools' whole child approach and the impact of their recent efforts. s.uconn.edu/wholechildsp...

Assistant Superintendent Elsie Torres, Tracy Stefano, and Assistant Superintendent Ellen Delgado stand with the 2025 WSCC Award banner.

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Our first partnership profile is on the website! Read about partners Mallory Perry (Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing) and Jessica Koslouski (Neag School Education), and their project that supports kids' emotion coping in a pediatric medical setting: s.uconn.edu/partnership-...

Drs. Jess Koslouski and Mallory Perry stand outside a door that says UConn Neag School of Education

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our latest newsletter features a partnership profile about bringing fun emotion coping strategies to medical settings, an affiliate profile, and our CT WSCC Partnership project! Read it online: mailchi.mp/uconn/news-f... & then sign up to get newsletters in your inbox: csch.uconn.edu/get-connecte

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Whole Child spotlight! Read our latest issue that highlights East Hartford Public Schools' whole child approach and the impact of their recent efforts. s.uconn.edu/wholechildsp...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our first partnership profile is on the website! Read about partners Mallory Perry and Jessica Koslouski, their project that supports kids' emotion coping in a pediatric medical setting, and what has strengthened their partnership. csch.uconn.edu/2026/09/30/p... @uconnnursing.bsky.social

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's International Podcast Day! Check out the CSCH podcast on our website or subscribe to the UConn CSCH podcast through your favorite podcast app. Topics range from kids in nature to SEL with puppets to apps about sex ed! csch.uconn.edu/podcast/ #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

School & Districts: Read about our Whole Child assessment tools in our CSCH brief. The tools enable districts to identify areas of strength, areas in need of improvement, and opportunities for increased integration. csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... Created with the UConn Rudd Center

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Our report outlines simple strategies that anyone can use to foster an emotionally safe school environment. Check out the great resources and links inside! csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #WholeChild #WSCC #HealthyKids

CSCH report w/ icon of a report with magnifying glass. Then Title: A Simple Refresh: Simple Strategies Anyone Can Use to Foster an Emotionally Safe School Environment. On right side is picture group of kids in classroom facing teacher with their hands outstretched as part of physical activity

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Whole Child spotlight! Read our latest issue that highlights East Hartford Public Schools' whole child approach and the impact of their recent efforts. s.uconn.edu/wholechildsp...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Learn about Zuri, a mobile phone app, in our podcast episode. It's being developed by UConn researchers to provide sexual & reproductive health info to Black female adolescents. Listen at the link or find UConnCSCH where you listen to podcasts! uconncsch.podbean.com/e/the-zuri-a (Ep. 25).

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Episode 25 The Zuri App: educating Black female adolescents about sexual and reproductive health

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looks at a phone in her hand with small smile

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Read about UConn Health Department of Public Health Sciences Professor Jennifer Cavallari, her work on educator well-being, and the ways she stays grounded in our latest affiliate profile. csch.uconn.edu/2026/08/25/a...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight! Read about East Hartford Public Schools’ whole child approach and the impact of their recent efforts. ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

“The way that parents talk about body weight with their children has an impact on their health and well-being." See how families can engage in supportive communication: csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

A woman faces a young girl with a small smile on her face

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The type of Early Head Start services a family receives varies by child and family characteristics, and this changes as children grow. Read more in our CSCH brief: csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

A childcare provider of Indian decent, sits with a large group of babies as she read them a book in their classroom.

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Reed about the great participatory research done by our colleagues at the @uconnrudd.bsky.social to train Adolescent Citizen Scientists to identify, prioritize, and co-design a program to address their unhealthy food environment. today.uconn.edu/2026/09/comm...

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Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Unhealthy Food Environments - UConn Today

UConn Rudd Center team shares resources to train the next generation of health researchers and support community-based programs

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Check out our FREE, open-access learning series, Emotional Well-Being: The Science and Practice of Feeling Well. Whether you're an educator, retiree, or simply curious, this series is your invitation to reflect, learn, and grow. Start your journey today at csch.uconn.edu/emotional-we...

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7 part open access learning series. Words are to the left of a human head made of colorful bubbles.

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

One way for schools to create an emotionally safe environment is to promote positive relationships between students & staff. Read more about how schools can focus on Social & Emotional Climate in our WSCC practice brief. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC #SEL

icon with two overlapping hearts and words "Social & Emotional Climate" written underneath; Then a white tree with colorful leaves. The words academic, communication, physical, social & emotional, and behavioral are written in black text on the white branches. Then words "Whole Child: Fueling Development for Learning and Life"

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Whole Child spotlight! Read our latest issue that highlights Farmington Public Schools' whole child approach and the impact of their recent efforts. ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Schools and Districts! Check out three tools that can help schools and districts in their strategic planning. csch.uconn.edu/whole-child-...

Three tools: WSCC Blueprint, WellSAT WSCC in Practice, & Whole Child Practice Briefs

Schools & Districts: Need help with strategic planning? Check out these 3 updated/new tools that have helped schools & districts. Yellow circle with text "strategic planning" inside.

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Planning professional learning? Our info-graphic outlines tips for delivering trauma-Informed professional learning for educators. Click for a pdf version: csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC #EmployeeWellness

UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health Tips for Delivering Trauma-Informed Professional Learning for Educators Link to pdf: https://csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2206/2022/03/Tips-for-Delivering-Trauma-Informed-Professional-Learning-for-Educators-Final.pdf

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Great resources for schools! Our evidence-based practice briefs outline strategies that schools can use to implement whole child initiatives that fit the school's context and available resources. csch.uconn.edu/wscc-practic... #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

tree with 5 branches with words on each: academic, physical, social, emotional, behavioral. Across the trunk of the tree are the words Whole Child. The words Practice Briefs are written across the top.

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Check out our CT WSCC Partnership webinar series about the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model and its domains! In each video, we present evidence-informed practices that can be used in your setting. Visit ctwscc.org/ and go to Trainings. #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

Intro to the CT WSCC Partnership Webinar Series with UConn, Rudd, and CSCH logos

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our CSCH brief describes the stress faced by the family caregivers of those with developmental disabilities and links to great resources. Please share with those who might need it! csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

A woman sits on the floor at the foot of a bed with a worried look on her face. She rests her face on her hand.

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our next few Whole Child spotlights highlight contributions to a 2026 WSCC Academy panel. Read about Farmington Public Schools' whole child approach and the impact of their recent efforts. ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Think Strategically! Our WSCC Practice and Policy Blueprints were created to help schools simplify the process of putting the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model into action, with case studies that provide real-world examples. csch.uconn.edu/wscc-policy-... #WholeChild

On left is tree with 5 branches. words on each: emotional, physical, social, academic, behavioral. Across the trunk are the Words Whole Child and underneath the tree is written Fueling Development for Learning and Life. The words WSCC Blueprints: Guides for Whole Child Initiatives is in the upper left. In the upper right corner is a red hanging sign with white letters that read "Think Strategically!"

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Our Whole Child Project is designed to facilitate school efforts in integrating health and learning. Check out our WSCC practice and policy blueprints, practice briefs, webinars, and WellSAT WSCC assessment tools: csch.uconn.edu/whole-child-... #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

A white tree with colorful leaves. The words academic, physical, social, emotional, and behavioral are written in black text on the white branches; then words "Whole Child: Fueling Development for learning and Life"

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

New CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight! This issue highlights contributions to a 2026 WSCC Academy panel. Read about Farmington Public Schools' whole child approach and the impact of their recent efforts. ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline # is 988. #BeThe1To help save a life www.bethe1to.com/

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How are the health services in your school setting? Learn about strategies schools can use to improve them in our WSCC practice brief: csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

Yellow circle background, with icon of Caduceus (two snakes entwined around a staff topped with wings). The words “Health Services” are written underneath the icon; a white tree with colorful leaves. The words emotional, physical, social, academic, and behavioral are written in black text on the white branches. Then words "Whole Child: Fueling Development for Learning and Life

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Feel Your Best Self is a FREE toolkit to help strengthen kids' emotional well-being through puppetry that we with the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry. Lots of helpful videos and materials for kids, teachers and parents! Learn more: www.feelyourbestself.org/ #FYBS #WSCC

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

How best to collaborate? Our Team Science brief highlights challenges &opportunities that arise when using team science in school and child health research: csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #WholeChild #Teams

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

We hear from the creators of Feel Your Best Self in our podcast episode (#16). The toolkit uses puppets to teach children strategies that promote emotional well-being. Search for UConn CSCH on your favorite podcast platform to listen or check out all our episodes: csch.uconn.edu/podcast/

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September is #WorldSuicidePreventionMonth. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline # is 988. #BeThe1To help save a life www.bethe1to.com/

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Check out the CSCH podcast on our website or subscribe to the UConn CSCH podcast through your favorite podcast app. Topics range from kids in nature to SEL with puppets to apps about sex ed! csch.uconn.edu/podcast/ #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

New affiliate profile! Read about UConn Health Department of Public Health Sciences Professor Jennifer Cavallari, her work on educator well-being, and the ways she stays grounded. csch.uconn.edu/2026/08/25/a...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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