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SEL instruction should include opportunities to gain emotion skills, manage responses to emotionally-charged situations, and build positive relationships. Learn about what legislators can do to advocate for universal and usable #SEL instruction in our new policy brief: https://brnw.ch/21wGyK0

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12:40 PM - Feb 01, 2024

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What are the effects of trauma in the classroom? CSCH affiliates recently wrote an article to help educators learn more. Read our Q&A with the authors: https://csch.uconn.edu/wp-... #HealthyKids #WholeChild

12:21 PM - Jan 03, 2024

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Learn about UConn's new pop-up course on the Science and Practice of Emotional Well-Being with the three course leads in our new podcast episode! Search for UConn CSCH in your favorite podcast app (episode #22 ) or listen online: https://csch.uconn.edu/pod...

Feeling Well: The Science and Practice of Emotional Well-Being Pop-up Course UConn CSCH Podcast Episode #22

12:54 PM - Dec 19, 2023

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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: https://csch.uconn.edu/wp-...

#HealthyKids #WholeChild #WSCC

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12:41 PM - Dec 06, 2023

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New Brief! Recent research from CSCH affiliates and fellow researchers suggests that relationships between Early Head Start providers and families are important to child and family outcomes. Read the brief: https://brnw.ch/21wErc8 #HealthyKids #WholeChild

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01:08 PM - Nov 14, 2023

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Join us for a virtual event, Building Partnerships to Advance Inclusive Team Science, on Mon, Nov 6, 12-1 pm ET. Experts discuss partnerships, teaming practices, resources & strategies for engaging in team science. Register: https://brnw.ch/21wD8Ua Co-sponsored by UConn InCHIP.

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Collaboratory on School and Child Health Virtual Event 11/6/23 | Institute for Collaboration on Health, Intervention, and Policy (InCHIP)

"Building Partnerships to Advance Inclusive Team Science" UConn experts discuss how they formed their partnerships, what teaming practices and re ...

12:50 PM - Oct 04, 2023

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Do children in Early Head Start have a provider with their same race and ethnicity? CSCH affiliate Caitlin Lombardi and fellow researchers recently looked at this question. Read our latest brief. https://brnw.ch/21wCsLY

10:38 AM - Sep 13, 2023

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Do children in Early Head Start have a provider with their same race and ethnicity? CSCH affiliate Caitlin Lombardi and fellow researchers recently looked at this question. Read our latest brief. https://brnw.ch/21wCmM0 #WholeChild

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12:14 PM - Sep 07, 2023

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Are there links between anti-LGBT state laws and gender affirmation experiences? CSCH Affiliates Ben Renley and Ryan Watson discuss them and regional differences in our brief: https://brnw.ch/21wC5iG

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09:12 AM - Sep 05, 2023

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An easy way for schools to help improve student attendance and achievement is to engage in ongoing communication with families. Learn about how schools can focus on Family Engagement in our WSCC practice brief. https://fal.cn/3zYnD #WSCC #wholechild #healthykids

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12:54 PM - Jul 18, 2023

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New Episode! Learn about the Connecticut School-based Diversion Initiative that uses restorative practices to reduce juvenile justice involvement and improve school mental health outcomes in our latest podcast episode. https://fal.cn/3yEJF
#restorativejustice #wholechild

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12:59 PM - May 30, 2023

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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 teacher wellness to social emotional learning with puppets! https://csch.uconn.edu/pod... #wholechild

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02:07 PM - May 02, 2023

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The founders of UConn’s Center for Advancing Research, Methods, & Scholarship (ARMS) in Gun Violence Prevention talk about the impact of gun violence on kids’ health in our latest podcast episode. Search your app for UConn CSCH or find it on our podcast page: https://fal.cn/3xAmk)/ #GunViolence

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01:20 PM - Apr 25, 2023

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It's Child Abuse Prevention Month. In our 2021 CSCH Brief, CSCH affiliates Kerri Raissian and Megan Feely and their colleagues argue that reduction of child maltreatment should be the responsibility of every social service program in the US. https://fal.cn/3x5BX
#NCAPM2023

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01:20 PM - Apr 04, 2023

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"It all will be okay." Read this piece in UConn Today about the creator of the Feel Your Best Self Theme Song! https://today.uconn.edu/20... #wholechild

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Teenage Composer, Producer of Feel Your Best Self Theme Song: ‘It All Will Be OK’ - UConn Today

The Mansfield 17-year-old's composition captures the dynamic of a multidisciplinary collaboration between the School of Fine Arts and the Neag School of Education

11:09 AM - Mar 20, 2023

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If you want to learn more about our Feel Your Best Self Project, consider attending our new Training Series: Facilitate Your Best Self! Register on the FYBS website: https://feelyourbestself.c...
#wholechild #sel

Facilitate Your Best Self: Live Webinar Series; March 22: intro to Feel Your Best Self; April 19: puppet building; May 17th: Family & Community;6-7 pm EST https://feelyourbestself.collaboration.uconn.edu/

01:32 PM - Mar 14, 2023

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Our Feel Your Best Self Resource was featured in Edutopia! https://www.edutopia.org/v... #healthykids #wholechild

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How Puppets Can Help Kids Express Emotions | Edutopia

Using simple strategies acted out by puppets, students learn social and emotional skills that help them calm themselves, identify their feelings, and connect with others.

12:11 PM - Mar 13, 2023

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It's National School Breakfast Week. One way for schools to create a positive environment around food is to make sure students have enough time to eat. Learn about other strategies in our WSCC practice brief! http://ow.ly/ev1h50ML8MJ #NSBW23 #healthykids #wholechild #WSCC

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03:44 PM - Mar 06, 2023

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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. http://ow.ly/WRmn50GjBZV

#healthykids #wholechild

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09:56 AM - Mar 02, 2023

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Our NEW brief explains the WSCC Practice & Policy Blueprints and gives tips for how to get started. The blueprints can help schools simplify the process of putting the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child model into action. http://ow.ly/CfiA50N0vbr #wholechild #WSCC #edchat

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10:22 AM - Mar 01, 2023 (Edited)

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Learn about the importance of play & physical activity on physical and emotional wellness in our podcast episode. Search your podcast app for UConn CSCH (Episode 11) or listen online at: http://ow.ly/Aher50EzZ3B

#physicalactivity #PE #brainplaychat #physed

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09:38 AM - Feb 27, 2023

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How can we support teacher mental health? CSCH Affiliates Lisa Sanetti, Jenn Cavallari & Alicia Dugan write about #teacherstress and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our CSCH brief. Includes links to resources: http://ow.ly/tgO050EFv6g
#employeewellness #healthykids #wholechild #WSCC

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07:44 AM - Feb 23, 2023

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What is the state of social emotional learning in Connecticut? CSCH Co-Director Sandra Chafouleas interviews a panel of experts in our podcast episode. Listen online or search for UConn CSCH (Episode #15 ) in your podcast app. http://ow.ly/cevf50JiVGk
#healthykids #wholechild #WSCC #sel

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10:35 AM - Feb 22, 2023

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It’s critical that schools and families continue to strengthen relationships & work together. Our brief includes resources for schools to support family engagement and direct resources for families to help them support their children. http://ow.ly/JLr950HEIWz #healthykids #wholechild #WSCC

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09:22 AM - Feb 16, 2023

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Our Feel Your Best Self toolkit has won a 2023 Kidscreen Award, for being among the "best children’s TV and digital media content in the world." We are so proud of our collaboration with the UConn Ballard Institute and Museum! https://today.uconn.edu/20...

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Feel Your Best Self Collaborative Project Wins Kidscreen Award - UConn Today

Educational toolkit built to address children's emotional challenges wins 'Best Web/App Series—Original' category at a ceremony recognizing children’s TV and digital media content

11:59 AM - Feb 15, 2023

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Our CSCH report summarizes easy-to-use/low-cost strategies anyone can use to foster an emotionally safe school environment. They can be integrated within existing school initiatives and adapted to fit different contexts. http://ow.ly/LkUb50KN1yP

#WSCC #wholechild #sel

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10:02 AM - Feb 14, 2023

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Our affiliate page allows you to search for a topic in any topic related to school and child health and find an expert. We encourage you to explore! https://csch.uconn.edu/csc...

#healthykids #wholechild #WSCC #edchat

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11:33 AM - Feb 13, 2023

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The CSCH Team describes the CSCH WSCC Blueprint tools geared to helping schools implement the WSCC model in our NEW podcast episode! Search your podcast app for UConn CSCH (Episode 18) or listen at: http://ow.ly/ZOaj50MNqxs #healthykids #wholechild #WSCC #edchat

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The WSCC Blueprints - helping schools integrate health and learning | UConn CSCH

CSCH Postdoctoral Scholars Jessica Koslouski and Kathleen Williamson describe the CSCH WSCC Blueprint tools geared to helping schools implement the WSCC model. Host: Helene Marcy, Director of Programs & Communications at the UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health Guests: Jessica Koslous..

09:28 AM - Feb 09, 2023

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Getting staff involved in physical activity throughout the day is good for both adults and kids! Read more about other strategies to promote Physical Activity in our WSCC practice brief. http://ow.ly/P0V850FPauW #healthykids #wholechild #WSCC #physed #PE

10:35 AM - Feb 08, 2023

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