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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
read more
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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