Clean Air for School Children: Essential Benefits for Health and Learning

The Village School Ranked #15 Best Private K–12 School in America

Each year, thousands of high school students across the U.S. and around the world sit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams—rigorous college-level assessments designed to challenge learners and prepare them for higher education. While AP scores are often celebrated as a measure of academic success, they also offer a deeper lens into how schools cultivate learning environments that support high achievement.

The transition from summer break to the school year can be a challenging time for children and families. While some students eagerly anticipate returning to the classroom, others may feel anxious, uncertain, or overwhelmed. Understanding and supporting the emotional side of this transition is key to helping children start the year with confidence.

Sport isnt just a break from the work of school; it's real work where essential life skills are built. It helps to develop confidence, resilience, focus, collaboration, emotional agility, stress management, and strength.

What started as a school project for Titan Yasir has now turned into a mission—one that’s building community, inspiring future engineers and helping Titan grow as a leader and educator.

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship students at The Village School had the unique opportunity to hear from a distinguished alumnus who has taken the tech world by storm. A ‘lifer’ at Village, Divyesh Khatri went on to Stanford University before co-founding a successful AI startup, Twine. Instead of taking a traditional internship in his final summer, he and his business partner took a leap of faith—launching a company that would eventually earn funding from Y Combinator, the famed startup accelerator behind Airbnb and Instacart. During his talk, Divyesh shared how The Village School prepared him for the challenges of  launching a company, the importance of resilience in the startup world, and why learning to sell—yourself, your ideas and your product—is the most valuable skill of all.

Choosing the right educational path for your child is one of the most important decisions a family can make. While public school remains the default option for many families across the country, growing interest in private education has led more parents to explore alternatives.

Strong educational outcomes are built on more than just curriculum and test scores—they rely on the consistency, passion and growth of educators in the classroom. Yet across the United States, teacher turnover remains a pressing issue. Nationally, the average annual turnover rate for teachers is 16%, with urban districts like Houston often experiencing even higher attrition. The average tenure of a U.S. teacher is just 5 years, and satisfaction levels have dropped as workloads rise and support systems lag behind.

Preparing for college is a critical part of a student’s academic journey. A strong college preparatory program should be structured, comprehensive and designed to support students academically, emotionally and strategically. The most effective private schools ensure students are well-prepared to achieve their goals by providing individualized guidance, emotional support and ethical practices in college counseling.

At The Village School, we believe in nurturing creativity, striving for excellence and making a difference in the world around us. This year, our theme—"Vikings Go Beyond"—has been more than just a phrase; it has been a mindset embraced by our students, faculty and community. Find out what's been happening this past semester.