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News image How To Find The Right School: Which Tools To Use - Tools to Use When Looking For The Right School Blog | Blog
How To Find The Right Private School: Part 1
Choosing the best school is one of the most important decisions a parent can make. A range of factors must be considered, from academic programs and extracurricular activities to school culture and community values. Many parents use a variety of tools in their search, including recommendations from friends or family, attending open houses, and increasingly, online comparison platforms like Niche.com.
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News image Shaping Leaders for a Harmonious Future - Shaping Leaders for a Harmonious Future Blog | Blog | High School
Shaping Leaders for a Harmonious Future

Every school is home to exceptional individuals dedicated to making a positive impact on their community. Whether it's through class initiatives, service projects, or independent efforts, students are constantly striving to improve the world around them. 

At The Village School, these initiatives shine brightly as students embrace opportunities to lead with empathy and purpose. One such example is a project started by Milan Drummond, a 12th grader with a passion for justice and community well-being. Through her initiative, Harmony Highways, Milan is working to improve relations between the public and law enforcement, reflecting both her desire to make a difference and her career aspirations. 

 
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News image Prioritizing Student Wellbeing Through Effective Infrastructure Management - Prioritizing Student Wellbeing Through Effective Infrastructure Management Blog | Blog
Ensuring Student Wellbeing Through Effective Infrastructure Management
In today's educational landscape, ensuring the safety and well-being of students should be a top priority for every school. A secure learning environment is not only essential for academic success but also for the peace of mind of parents and staff. To achieve this, schools must implement and maintain effective safety protocols, as well as ensure that critical infrastructure systems are functioning optimally.
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The Power of Doing Nothing
Many of us live, work, and are educated in a culture of busyness. “It's really unhealthy,” says Dr Katie Hurley, a child and adolescent psychotherapist in the U.S. “We feel that any time that's available needs to be spent doing something ‘productive.’ And that's a dangerous concept in a way because we need to be able to recognize that reading a book is productive, and resting is productive, and playing with LEGOs by myself is productive. So, we have to be able to see the value in all kinds of downtime activities and resetting activities.”
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Combating Body Shaming
Body shaming is a harmful form of bullying that targets individuals based on their physical appearance, causing significant psychological and emotional distress. Alarmingly, children as young as nine years old experience body shaming and may struggle with its effects throughout adolescence. Dana Sheridan, LPC, a school counselor at The Village School, shares her insights on this critical issue and offers strategies for effectively combating it, particularly among children.
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Keep the Fun, Avoid the Slide: Summer Learning Tips for Kids

During the summer time, vacations, pools, and fun are certainly on children’s minds. However, it’s also important to incorporate learning into their day. Summer learning loss, also known as the "summer slide," refers to the decline in academic and social skills that can occur when children are not engaged in educational activities during the summer months. Dana Sheridan, LPC, Lower School Counselor at The Village School, sheds light on this issue and offers practical solutions for parents to keep their children's minds active during the long summer break.

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News image Prioritizing Mental Health - Prioritizing Mental Health Blog | Blog | High School | Village In The Press | School Wide | Homepage Featured Article | homepagefeaturedarticle
Prioritizing Mental Health: Support Systems & Programs
A robust approach to school counseling is essential for fostering a supportive and enriching educational environment. A comprehensive support system that prioritizes mental health and well-being alongside academic achievement sets a high standard for educational institutions aiming to provide a holistic educational experience.
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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?
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News image Roots and Wings A Lifelong Journey - Roots and Wings A Lifelong Journey Blog | School Wide | Blog | Early Childhood | Elementary | High School | Middle School | Homepage Featured Article
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.
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News image Metacognition: Helping Kids Unlock The Power of Thinking About Thinking - Metacognition 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.
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News image 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.
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News image Helping Kids See That They Matter For Who They Are And Not What They Achieve - Helping Kids See That They Matter For Who They Are And Not What They Achieve 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?

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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.
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News image Unlocking school year success: Expert tips for teacher-parent teamwork - Parent-Teacher Relationship 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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News image Peer Mediation…Students Helping Students with Conflict-Resolution - Peer Mediation 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’.
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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.
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