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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 3h

Did you know that consistent engagement in physical activity can strengthen students’ cognitive abilities? Read about strategies to promote Physical Activity in our WSCC practice brief. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #PhysEd #PE #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 19h

New CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight! Our fall spotlights highlight contributions to a panel at the May 2026 CT WSCC Academy we hosted with the @uconnrudd.bsky.social. Read about East Windsor Public Schools's whole child approach. ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It's Children's Environmental Health Day! Read about CSCH Affiliate Kristina Wagstrom's work to improve indoor air quality in classrooms. csch.uconn.edu/2025/03/18/a... #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Connecticut researchers: Check out our tip sheet with information about how best to tell policymakers about your research and how to stay informed about state legislation. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Read about the partnership formed by Co-Director Jessica Koslouski and Affiliate Mallory Perry, their project that supports kids' emotion coping in a pediatric medical setting, and how humility, trust, & communication have helped strengthen their partnership. s.uconn.edu/partnership-...

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Looking for things you can do to promote emotional well-being among your students? Here's a list of simple strategies: csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It's National Child Health Day and October is children's health month! Watch Sandra Chafouleas's CSCH Live Talk on "Think about the Link between Learning and Health: Schools as the Hub for Whole Child Success" #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC youtu.be/78eunZcSmFw

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CSCH Live Talk - Sandra Chafouleas, PhD

Think about the Link between Learning and Health: Schools as the Hub for Whole Child Success

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

UConn registration begins on Monday, Oct 26, 2026. Looking for courses related to school and child health? We've compiled a list for you! csch.uconn.edu/school-child... @uconninchip.bsky.social @uconnrudd.bsky.social @uconncahnr.bsky.social @uconnresearch.bsky.social

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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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 · 03/10/2026

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 · 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-...

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

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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

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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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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...

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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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