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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
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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
January 20, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and throughout January.

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UConn To Mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day - UConn Today
Service, reflection, and advocacy are the hallmarks of the University's celebration of King's legacy
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January 19, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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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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January 16, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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UConn students: Today ius the last day to to RSVP for Monday's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service! Free food and transportation: uconntact.uconn.edu/event/115286
MLK Day of Service
Discover unique opportunities at! Find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement.
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January 15, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Are you a UConn student looking to revise your schedule before classes start? We've compiled a list of school & child health courses for you! csch.uconn.edu/school-child...
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January 15, 2026 at 2:50 AM
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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 14, 2026 at 1:45 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
January 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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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...
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January 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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New affiliate profile! Read about UConn Rudd Center Postdoctoral Research Associate Violeta Chácon, her work on food security, nutrition policy, and school wellness, and her motorcycle travels!
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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
January 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Our affiliate page allows you to search for any topic related to school and child health and find an expert. We encourage you to explore! csch.uconn.edu/csch-affilia... #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
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January 9, 2026 at 1:40 PM
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Are you a UConn student looking to revise your schedule before classes start? We've compiled a list of school & child health courses for you! csch.uconn.edu/school-child...

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January 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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New affiliate profile! Read about @uconnrudd.bsky.social Postdoctoral Research Associate Violeta Chácon, her work on food security, nutrition policy, and school wellness, and her motorcycle travels!
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 7, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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Disseminating information about resources to students and families is an easy way to help facilitate access to school health services. Read more in our WSCC practice brief: csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
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January 6, 2026 at 7:45 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"
January 5, 2026 at 3:00 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
January 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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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-...

#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
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January 2, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Happy New Year from CSCH!
Happy New Year! In gold and white text in front of a burst of gold. The CSCH logo (colorful circle) is below the text.
January 1, 2026 at 2:52 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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December 31, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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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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December 30, 2025 at 3:30 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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December 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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...
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December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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All Weather Family Activities from Alliance for a Healthier Generation

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December 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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State policies matter for the well-being of immigrant parents and the academic achievement of their young children. Read more in our brief. csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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“It brings them to the mindset that they can do hard things...It strengthened relationships.” Read our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight that highlights O’Connell School's Focus on Physical Activity. ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/ #EduSky
December 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Our report that outlines simple strategies that anyone can use to foster an emotionally safe school environment has had a 2025 refresh! Check out the great resources and links inside. csch.media.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...
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
December 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM