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Fairfield County ESC Recognized for Piloting Program Helping Youth Make Mindful Decisions

November 6, 2024 – Fairfield County Educational Service Center (ESC) garnered national recognition in The Boston Globe for its local relevance to prevention efforts through an up-and-coming video game series, Playbl. ESC Superintendent, Marie Ward, is quoted in the article, “Can video games help prevent addiction?” speaking on a concentrated approach to educate youth on safe and informed decision-making about opioids, tobacco use, sexual health, and mental health. Playbl, a web-based and evidence-informed