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Connecticut dairy farms boost school lunch nutrition

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FOX61 School Squad surprises Kennelly Elementary School students with back-to-school supplies

FOX61's Keith McGilvery made the special delivery to the Kennelly Elementary School first graders Wednesday.
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Fresh sofrito and smoothies in Hartford schools cafeterias | A+ Eats

Yadira Reyes from food services at Hartford Public Schools shows us how to make Sofrito.
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Keeping up with sports physicals as kids head back to school

Dr. Emily Zheng with Pro Health Physicians in Vernon discusses the importance of your student athlete keeping up with 'sports physicals.'
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Getting back to school supplies without breaking the bank

The sticker shock on school supplies can be a lot, but you don't have to empty your wallet to get your kids' back to school supplies!
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Focusing on student mental health

FOX61's Symphonie Privett speaks to students on their experience with mental health in schools, and what they wished the adults could have done to help.
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Connecticut's new kindergarten law is in place this school year. Here's what it means.

The law now says, barring special exceptions, students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to begin kindergarten. Educators said it's a necessary change.
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Connecticut's new kindergarten law is in place this school year. Here's what it means.

The law now says, barring special exceptions, students must be 5 years old by Sept. 1 to begin kindergarten. Educators said it's a necessary change.
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How NAMI is helping Connecticut students with mental health

There's been a renewed focus on the mental health of students since the pandemic.
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Addressing mental health in students | Interview

FOX61's Symphonie Privett sat down with some students for a very candid conversation about the challenges they really experience, what takes a toll on mental health.
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Farm fresh salsa served at East Hartford schools | A+ Eats

Abby DuBois is the Farm to School Coordinator for East Hartford Public Schools. Farm fresh food can be found in the school cafeterias.
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College Check-list: What to bring, what to leave behind, and what to double-check

Going to college this fall and need some help figuring out what to bring with you? FOX61's Rachel Piscitelli has some tips.