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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 · Dec 14
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, and WellSAT WSCC policy evaluation tool: csch.uconn.edu/whole-child-...

#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
silhouette of five children under 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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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.
February 17, 2026 at 9:00 PM
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It's Random Acts of Kindness Day! Read about how schools can use kindness activities every day to promote positive social interactions in middle school in our CSCH brief. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #WholeChild #WSCC
CSCH Brief" with an icon of a report with magnifying glass. Sun with Colorful rays is in the upper right corner. On right side is picture of the" word "Kindness" spelled out in scrabble letters.
February 17, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight showcases how East Hartford Public Schools partnered with the town's Park and Recreation Department to provide an intramural swimming program! ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
Image of spotlight focused on words, East Hartford Public Schools' Intramural Swimming Program "This program gave students a chance to grow, push themselves, and be part of something bigger. I’m so proud of what they accomplished — and how it will benefit our whole community.”" On the right is picture of a child stepping off the edge of a swimming pool, ready to jump in, with other children looking on.
February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight showcases how East Hartford Public Schools partnered with the town's Park and Recreation Department to provide an intramural swimming program! ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
Image of spotlight focused on words, East Hartford Public Schools' Intramural Swimming Program "This program gave students a chance to grow, push themselves, and be part of something bigger. I’m so proud of what they accomplished — and how it will benefit our whole community.”" On the right is picture of a child stepping off the edge of a swimming pool, ready to jump in, with other children looking on.
February 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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, and WellSAT WSCC policy evaluation tool: csch.uconn.edu/whole-child-...

#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
silhouette of five children under 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"
February 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
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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
February 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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The Connecticut-based Feel Your Best Self project provides an example of how evidence-based research and innovation can converge to create solutions that support children’s emotional health and well-being. Learn more in our policy brief: csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
Three children puppets. Above them is the quote "No emotion is bad. No feeling is bad. It's about identifying when the feeling isn't serving you well in the moment."
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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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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February 10, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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Read about Postdoctoral Research Associate Violeta Chácon, her work on food security, nutrition policy, and school wellness, and her motorcycle travels in our latest affiliate profile.
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Violeta Chácon headshot; "I spent a lot of time talking to patients facing food insecurity, who often did not know when or what their next meal was going to be, and that made me realize that much of my dietary advice was irrelevant as long as their underlying conditions remained." - Violeta Chácon
February 9, 2026 at 10:10 PM
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Learn about Zuri, a mobile phone app being developed by UConn researchers to provide sexual and reproductive health information to Black female adolescents in our podcast episode. Listen at the link or find UConnCSCH wherever you listen to podcasts: uconncsch.podbean.com/e/the-zuri-a
CSCH Podcast (microphone icon within colorful circle) Episode 25 The Zuri App: educating Black female adolescents about sexual and reproductive health Black female teen wearing grey shirt looks at a phone in her hand with small smile
February 9, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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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
A female teacher sits consoling a young student in the corridor, the little girl looks very upset and holds her head in her hands.
February 8, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Health education focused on community fit is associated with improved outcomes. Read about strategies schools can use to bolster Health Education in our WSCC practice brief. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
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February 6, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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✨We are hiring a Research Assistant for CT Early Years, an exciting family support program in collaboration with the CT Office of Early Childhood. Ideal candidates will have experience in child development, applied research, and speak Spanish. Applications due 1/31. jobs.hr.uconn.edu/en-us/job/49...
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January 20, 2026 at 2:04 AM
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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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February 5, 2026 at 3:10 PM
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Read about Postdoctoral Research Associate Violeta Chácon, her work on food security, nutrition policy, and school wellness, and her motorcycle travels in our latest affiliate profile.
csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/07/a...
Violeta Chácon headshot; "I spent a lot of time talking to patients facing food insecurity, who often did not know when or what their next meal was going to be, and that made me realize that much of my dietary advice was irrelevant as long as their underlying conditions remained." - Violeta Chácon
February 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight showcases how East Hartford Public Schools partnered with the town's Park and Recreation Department to provide an intramural swimming program! ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
Image of spotlight focused on words, East Hartford Public Schools' Intramural Swimming Program "This program gave students a chance to grow, push themselves, and be part of something bigger. I’m so proud of what they accomplished — and how it will benefit our whole community.”" On the right is picture of a child stepping off the edge of a swimming pool, ready to jump in, with other children looking on.
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 PM
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It's National School-Based Health Care Awareness Month! Check out our report: School-Based Health Centers: A Means to Meet the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child Model. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #SBHCAM2026 #SBHCAwarenessMonth #WholeChild #WSCC
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February 3, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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CSCH Affiliates! Join us for our in-person networking event in Hartford on Tuesday, March 31 to meet other affiliates and for presentations on school & child health issues. Co-sponsored by the @uconninchip.bsky.social and the @uconnrudd.bsky.social. Learn more: csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/21/1...
Celebrating 10 years in 2026; CSCH Logo with birthday hat and party blower; Affiliate Networking Event; Co-Sponsored by the Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy, and the UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy and Health.
February 2, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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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...

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February 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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National School Counseling Week starts today! Please thank your local school counselors and think about their impact on student success! To learn more visit www.schoolcounselor.org/ #NSCW25
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National School Counseling Week Presented by the American School Counselor Association; February 2–6, 2026 #NSCW26; School Counselors Amplify Student Success
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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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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January 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM
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Read about Postdoctoral Research Associate Violeta Chácon, her work on food security, nutrition policy, and school wellness, and her motorcycle travels in our latest affiliate profile.
csch.uconn.edu/2026/01/07/a...
Violeta Chácon headshot; "I spent a lot of time talking to patients facing food insecurity, who often did not know when or what their next meal was going to be, and that made me realize that much of my dietary advice was irrelevant as long as their underlying conditions remained." - Violeta Chácon
January 29, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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Our evidence-based practice briefs each focus on one domain of the #WSCC Model and outline strategies that those working in schools can use to promote implementation of the model in their own setting. csch.uconn.edu/wscc-practic...

#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
tree with 5 branches with words on each: academic, physical, social, emotional, behavioral. At the trunk of the tree there are blue silhouettes of 5 children. Then the words WSCC Practice Briefs. There are 10 leaves on the page, each with a white icon in the middle for each practice brief.
January 28, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Who has access to Early Head Start services? Our brief, part of a series about Early Head Start, looks at key differences between child, family and program characteristics. csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight showcases how East Hartford Public Schools partnered with the town's Park and Recreation Department to provide an intramural swimming program! ctwholechild-collaboration.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... @uconnrudd.bsky.social
Image of spotlight focused on words, East Hartford Public Schools' Intramural Swimming Program "This program gave students a chance to grow, push themselves, and be part of something bigger. I’m so proud of what they accomplished — and how it will benefit our whole community.”" On the right is picture of a child stepping off the edge of a swimming pool, ready to jump in, with other children looking on.
January 27, 2026 at 9:48 PM