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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 School: Which Tools To Use
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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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.
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News image The Power of Doing Nothing - The Power of Doing Nothing Blog | Blog
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 From Student to Educator - From Student to Educator Blog | Elementary | Early Childhood | School Wide | Homepage Featured Article
From Student to Educator
Diana Struve's return to Village as an educator marks not just a professional milestone but a heartfelt homecoming to the institution that shaped her formative years. Diana shares her reflections on cherished memories, the evolution of her perspective, and the profound influence of her Village experience.
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IDEA Superstar
When Aria K. started the 3rd grade, she faced a challenge she never expected. “When I moved up, I got separated from all my friends. We had been together for three years, and being apart from them was just a horrible feeling,” said Aria.
 
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News image Striking the Right Note of Joy and Purpose - Striking the Right Note of Joy and Purpose News | Middle School | featured | Homepage Featured Article | Village In The Press
Striking the Right Note of Joy and Purpose
Paul N. comes alive when he plays the piano. As he presses each key, his body moves with the music. He feels each note and lives for the audience to enjoy each melody, each composition. This year he performed at Carnegie Hall, showcasing his remarkable talent at just 12 years old.
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News image INSIGHTS - Healthy Smartphone Use - INSIGHTS - Healthy Smartphone Use Blog | School Wide | featured
From Resignation To Reclamation: A Simple, Four-Point Plan For Parents To Support Healthy Smartphone Use
When Vivek Murthy, the US Surgeon General, visits college campuses—which he does a lot—he talks to young people about loneliness, technology use, and their hopes for the future. What he’s seeing and hearing worries him.
 
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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 How A Storyteller Found His Stride - How A Storyteller Found His Stride 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?'"
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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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News image Cultural Acclimation Program - Cultural Acclimation Program Blog | Elementary | Early Childhood | Global Campus | Homepage Featured Article | School Wide | Blog | featured
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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News image Wild Tunes Concert - Wild Tunes Concert 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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