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Insights Assessment Revolution - Insights Assessment Revolution

In the US, an assessment revolution is coming

There’s a saying in education circles: ‘we treasure what we measure’. A new partnership in the US is testing the inverse: if we change what we measure can we change what we treasure?

Roots and Wings: A Lifelong Journey

Jana Aldin is a high school senior at The Village School where she has been a student since Pre-K. As she approaches graduation, she reflects on her education, her fondest memories, and her greatest achievements.

Blog | Global Campus | Blog

Metacognition: Helping Kids Unlock The Power of Thinking About Thinking

How many times do you get to the end of a page in a book, or a work document, and realised you cannot remember a word you’ve read? It happens to us all.

Nurturing Empowerment and Emotional Growth - Nurturing Empowerment and Emotional Growth

Blog | Blog | Elementary | Global Campus | Homepage Featured Article

Nurturing Empowerment and Emotional Growth: Transformative Initiatives at The Village School

With March marking Women's History Month, the Future of Education podcast seized the opportunity to spotlight The Village School counselor, Dana Sheridan, and her pioneering efforts in implementing Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives. In these special episodes, Sheridan shares her invaluable insights, aligning perfectly with the podcast's dedication to equipping parents with the tools and knowledge necessary to support their children's holistic development.

News | Middle School | Village In The Press

How A Storyteller Found His Stride

Vrisan Shah didn’t always enjoy writing, but his parents saw his talents and encouraged him to enter a writing contest when he was in third grade at The Village School. Three years later, he’s the author of three books.

"Initially, I didn't enjoy writing, but I always had stories swirling in my head," explained Vrisan Shah, now a sixth grader at The Village School. "When my parents suggested I enter a writing contest, I thought, 'Why not give it a try?'"

Blog | Global Campus | Blog

Helping Kids See That They Matter For Who They Are And Not What They Achieve

Researchers and educators know about the importance of belonging, of feeling like we're part of a larger group that values, respects and cares for us. But mattering goes deeper. Mattering is mutual and creates a virtuous spiral: when we feel valued, we tend to value others.

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Navigating New Beginnings: Overcoming Challenges in Student Transitions to International Schools.

In the dynamic landscape of international education, the transition for students to a new country and school can present unique challenges. Recognizing the pressing need to address these issues, schools are adopting innovative strategies to ensure the successful integration of students from diverse cultural backgrounds. For families moving internationally what essential steps should schools implement to foster seamless transitions for international students, drawing inspiration from best practices in the field?

News | Elementary | Fine Arts | Homepage Featured Article

Soothing Shelter Animals Through Music: Fifth Grader Spearheads Fundraiser for Houston Pets Alive!

Animal lovers and welfare advocates of all ages and backgrounds gathered at Resurrection MCC in the Heights for the first-ever Wild Tunes concert – “Melodies of Gratitude” to raise money and awareness for shelter animals at Houston Pets Alive! (HPA!).

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Blog | Elementary | School Wide

Third Grader Gets To Be Head of School For a Day and Helps Local Charity

Third grade student Ary Singh had the honor of being Head of School for the day, and he didn’t let his lack of managerial experience get in the way of making an impact.

Blog | Global Campus | Homepage Featured Article | Blog

Nord Anglia Education launches INSIGHTS digital publication offering a refreshingly honest view on the future of education

Nord Anglia Education has launched a groundbreaking education magazine called INSIGHTS. The new publication offers a comprehensive look into contemporary aspects of global education, tackling topics from mental wellbeing in young people to the role of technology, artificial intelligence in learning, and what the future of education will look like.

Blog | Blog | Village In The Press | Elementary

Unlocking school year success: Expert tips for teacher-parent teamwork

A strong parent-teacher relationship is crucial to a child's academic and personal development. When parents and teachers work together, it creates a support system benefiting the child in numerous ways, from improved academic performance to enhanced social skills and overall well-being.

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STEAM Day Open house

Discover how The Village School fosters a culture of academic excellence, cultivates advanced learning environments, and celebrates diversity by attending our open house events. Join us and learn how to grow your child's future at Village.

Blog | Village In The Press | Elementary | Blog

Peer Mediation…Students Helping Students with Conflict-Resolution

At The Village School, we are attempting to shift the mindset that mediation is for older individuals or adults. We are currently in year three of implementing a peer mediation program at the lower school campus, and timed to align with ‘Bullying Prevention Month’.

From Toddlers to Teens...Combating Screen Time

The verdict is still out regarding how much screen time is safe for our kids. Often you may leave even more confused depending on who you talk to. Digital Citizenship Week is right around the corner in October, so no better time than now to well verse yourself in ways to create a positive culture around how we use media and technology in this ever-evolving digital world.

Artificial Intelligence and education - Artificial Intelligence and education

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Artificial Intelligence and education. Our perspective.

If you’re about to start reading this article – spoiler alert – it wasn’t written by ChatGPT. ChatGPT has made AI feel, well, real. In the blink of an eye awkward AI generated writing has now become more sophisticated and life-like. It’s almost, but not quite, like the real thing. But, what do we think as educators?

News | Elementary | Village In The Press

Fifth Grader plays piano to soothe homeless dogs at local rescue

Yuvi, a Village fifth grader, loves music and dogs. Combining these passions, he came up with the idea of launching "Wild Tunes," a musical therapy program for shelter animals.

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Blog | School Wide | Homepage Featured Article

Not goodbye…but see you later. Coping with separation anxiety

For many children, going back to school is an exciting time, filled with the prospect of new adventures, fun, and friendships. Other children, however, may suffer from separation anxiety, especially if they spend a lot of time with their family over the summer break.

Best of the Best Awards 2023 - Best of the Best Awards 2023

News | Village In The Press | School Wide

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