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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health
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Facilitating innovative and impactful connections across research, policy, and practice arenas to advance school and child health. csch.uconn.edu #WholeChild #EduSky
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · Sep 3
We're thrilled to announce the release of a free, open-access learning series: Emotional Well-Being: The Science and Practice of Feeling Well. Whoever you are, this series is your invitation to reflect, learn, and grow. Start your journey today at csch.uconn.edu/emotional-we...
Alt text: Icon of computer screen showing the words Emotional Well-being: The Science and Practice of Feeling Well 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 · 1d
It's World Mental Health Day. Our brief includes strategies that schools can use to support the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students no matter their resources! csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

#SEB #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
Icon of adult and child holding hands and Behavioral Supports written underneath; then WSCC Practice Brief, Whole Child
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 1d
New Affiliate Profile! Read about Assistant Professor in Nursing Eileen Carter, her research focus on antibiotic use, and her baking skills!: csch.uconn.edu/2025/10/07/a...
headshot of Eileen Carter with quote: “As both a nurse and a mother, I have come to deeply appreciate how vital schools are in both supporting and improving children’s health and well-being”
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 2d
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
Kristina Wagstrom headshot
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 2d
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 · 3d
Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight highlights East Hartford's Farm to School Program! It "has helped students understand healthy eating habits, discover where their food comes from...and feel more connected to their community." ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 3d
What are the effects of trauma in the classroom? Read our Q&A with CSCH affiliates who wrote an article to help educators learn more. csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC #trauma #EduSky
A female teacher sits consoling a young student in the corridor, the little girl looks very upset and holds her head in her hands.
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 4d
New Affiliate Profile! Read about Assistant Professor in Nursing Eileen Carter, her research focus on antibiotic use, and her baking skills!: csch.uconn.edu/2025/10/07/a...

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headshot of Eileen Carter with quote: “As both a nurse and a mother, I have come to deeply appreciate how vital schools are in both supporting and improving children’s health and well-being”
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 5d
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
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 · 5d
UConn registration opens on Monday, October 20, 2025. Looking for courses related to school and child health? We've compiled a list for you! csch.uconn.edu/school-child...
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 6d
Read about Associate Professor Alicia Dugan of UConn Health, her research on teacher stress and health, and her former job as a manicurist in our latest profile: csch.uconn.edu/2025/09/02/a...
Headshot of Alicia Dugan with quote: "most adults spend more time working than on any other activity except sleeping, so it is important to achieve an optimal work-life balance" - Alicia Dugan
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 8d
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 · 8d
Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight highlights East Hartford's Farm to School Program! It "has helped students understand healthy eating habits, discover where their food comes from...and feel more connected to their community." ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/
children stand behind and lean on a table with vegetables smiling at camera
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 9d
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
Icon of running shoe and Physical Activity written underneath; then WSCC Practice Brief, Whole Child
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 10d
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Together we can create communities that are kinder and accepting for all students. www.pacer.org/bullying/ #NPBM25 #HealthKids #WholeChild #WSCC
National Bullying Prevention Center
Unites, engages, and educates kids, teens, parents and communities nationwide to address bullying through creative, relevant, and interactive resources.
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 11d
It's #InternationalPodcastDay! 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 restorative justice to SEL with puppets! csch.uconn.edu/podcast/ #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC #EduSky
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 12d
UConn registration opens on Monday, October 20, 2025. Looking for courses related to school and child health? We've compiled a list for you! csch.uconn.edu/school-child...
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 13d
Receiving SNAP (food assistance) was linked with more supportive parenting among immigrant parents with low incomes and young children. Read more in our CSCH brief, written by affiliates and their colleagues: csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 14d
Our NEW CT WSCC Partnership Spotlight highlights East Hartford Public School's Farm to School Program! It "has helped students understand healthy eating habits, discover where their food comes from...and feel more connected to their community." ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/
children stand behind and lean on a table with vegetables smiling at camera
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 15d
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
https://csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2206/2022/01/Simple-Strategies-Infographic.pdf
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 16d
“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 · 17d
Read about Associate Professor Alicia Dugan of UConn Health, her research on teacher stress and health, and her former job as a manicurist in our latest profile: csch.uconn.edu/2025/09/02/a...
Headshot of Alicia Dugan with quote: "most adults spend more time working than on any other activity except sleeping, so it is important to achieve an optimal work-life balance" - Alicia Dugan
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 17d
Our NEW CT WSCC Partnership Spotlight highlights @easthartfordps.bsky.social Farm to School Program! It "has helped students understand healthy eating habits, discover where their food comes from...and feel more connected to their community." ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/
children stand behind and lean on a table with vegetables smiling at camera
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 18d
Learn about the Connecticut Initiative that uses restorative practices to reduce juvenile justice involvement and improve school mental health outcomes in our podcast episode. Search your podcast app for UConn CSCH (# 21) or find it on our podcast page: csch.uconn.edu/podcast/ #WholeChild
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 18d
Relationships between Early Head Start providers and families are important to child and family outcomes. Read our brief: csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #WholeChild #EduSky
Preschool age boy in a red shirt smiles as his mother laughs across the table from a teacher (the teacher's back is facing the camera and they have brown hair in a pony tail). They are seated at a table in a classroom.
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UConn Collaboratory on School & Child Health @uconncsch.bsky.social · 19d
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...
Alt text: Icon of computer screen showing the words Emotional Well-being: The Science and Practice of Feeling Well 7 part open access learning series. Words are to the left of a human head made of colorful bubbles.