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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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New affiliate profile! Read about Assistant Professor in Public Health Sciences Amy Hunter, her research in child maltreatment and firearm prevention, and her skill on the violin! csch.uconn.edu/2025/11/12/a...
Photo of Amy hunter wearing a black and white jacket, with quote: “I began to see the implications of childhood adversity in everything that I looked at and wanted to be able to give all children a chance at a healthy, long life.”
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"I learned how to do CPR with my hands… and keep their heart pumping until the paramedics arrive.”
Read our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight that highlights East Hartford Anna E. Norris School's CPR Program. ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/ #WholeChild
CT WSCC Spotlight Norris Elementary School's CPR Program (East Hartford); graphic image of spotlight pointing to pictures of children in gymnasium performing hands only CPR
November 14, 2025 at 12:35 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...
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.
November 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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It's #WorldKindnessDay! 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.
November 13, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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New! 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...
NEW! 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
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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New affiliate profile! Read about Assistant Professor in Public Health Sciences Amy Hunter, her research in child maltreatment and firearm prevention, and her skill on the violin! csch.uconn.edu/2025/11/12/a...

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Photo of Amy hunter wearing a black and white jacket, with quote: “I began to see the implications of childhood adversity in everything that I looked at and wanted to be able to give all children a chance at a healthy, long life.”
November 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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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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November 11, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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An easy way to promote positive student behavior is to use positive strategies, like providing clear and consistent behavioral expectations. Read more about how schools can focus on Behavioral Supports in our WSCC practice brief. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u...

#SEB #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC
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November 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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New! 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...
NEW! 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
November 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Read about Assistant Professor of Nursing Eileen Carter, her research focus on antibiotic use, and her baking skills in our latest affiliate profile: 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”
November 7, 2025 at 3:30 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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November 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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"I learned how to do CPR with my hands… and keep their heart pumping until the paramedics arrive.”
Read our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight that highlights East Hartford Anna E. Norris School's CPR Program. ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/ #WholeChild
CT WSCC Spotlight Norris Elementary School's CPR Program (East Hartford); graphic image of spotlight pointing to pictures of children in gymnasium performing hands only CPR
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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New! 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...

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NEW! 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
November 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Learn about the 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
November 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Read about Assistant Professor of Nursing Eileen Carter, her research focus on antibiotic use, and her baking skills in our latest affiliate profile: 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”
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 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 restorative justice to SEL with puppets! csch.uconn.edu/podcast/ #HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC #EduSky
UConn CSCH podcast inside colorful circle above a microphone icon
October 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Supporting a positive workplace climate for all can reduce school employee burnout and increase job satisfaction and commitment. Learn more about how schools can promote Employee Wellness in our WSCC practice brief. csch.uconn.edu/wp-content/u... #EmployeeWellness #WholeChild #EdChat
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October 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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"I learned how to do CPR with my hands… and keep their heart pumping until the paramedics arrive.”
Read our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight that highlights East Hartford Anna E. Norris School's CPR Program. ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/ #WholeChild
CT WSCC Spotlight Norris Elementary School's CPR Program (East Hartford); graphic image of spotlight pointing to pictures of children in gymnasium performing hands only CPR
October 28, 2025 at 6:00 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 #EduSky
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October 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Read about Assistant Professor of Nursing Eileen Carter, her research focus on antibiotic use, and her baking skills in our latest affiliate profile: 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”
October 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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NEW! Read our latest CT WSCC Partnership Whole Child Spotlight that highlights East Hartford Anna E. Norris School's CPR Program. "I learned how to do CPR with my hands… until the paramedics arrive.” - 5th grader ctwholechild.collaboration.uconn.edu/our-news/ #EduSky
CT WSCC Spotlight Norris Elementary School's CPR Program (East Hartford); graphic image of spotlight pointing to pictures of children in gymnasium performing hands only CPR
October 25, 2025 at 3:00 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...
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.
October 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Learn about the 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
October 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Today is #UnityDay. 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 #BeKind #UnityEveryDay
The word "Kindness" spelled out in scrabble letters.
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 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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October 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM