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Why Mattering Matters

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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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.

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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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?

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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.

Time well spent: Village graduate develops two businesses to benefit younger classmates

Juan Pablo Nunez Rodriguez developed two businesses while at The Village School. His most recent business, Kidszonee, is an organization which matches high school students as instructors with young students in activities such as music, art, physical education, and cooking.

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Village siblings create cookbook to show healthy eating can be delicious

Village siblings Shirin and Sam Bekker wanted to share their healthy recipes with people around the world. In order to do this, they began developing a cookbook to show people around the world how healthy eating can be delicious.

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Village’s High School Dean of Students writes heartwarming children’s book

Jennifer Thomas, Village High School's Dean of Students, recently wrote a children’s book focused on the difficulty siblings face when one goes off to college. Her book, See You in Tomorrow, is based on her son’s real-life experience when his older brother left for school.

The Village School Hosts French and Vietnamese Consulate Representatives

In an effort to cultivate strong relationships with foreign countries represented in our diverse and international community, The Village School recently launched a program called Consular Connections. As part of this new program, we hosted several representatives from both the French Embassy and General Consulate, as well as the Vietnamese General Consulate in Houston.

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Village School Student Develops App to Help Fight Skin Related Prejudice and Colorism

Audrey Ajakaye, a junior at Village knows first-hand how it feels to be subjected to skin related prejudice and colorism. So, when the opportunity presented itself in Audrey’s junior year at The Village School to create an innovative project, she drew on her own personal experiences and knew she wanted to focus on how skin issues impact people’s mental health.

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Virtual learning presents opportunities to innovate

Early this year, learning all over the world took an unexpected turn as students and teachers had to quickly shift to virtual learning. At The Village School, many students began to ideate on how to use their time and talents to make an impact. Seeing virtual learning as an opportunity rather than a drawback, the following students came up with incredible ideas, leveraging the virtual space for continued learning over the summer.

Student Spotlight: Crocheting for a cause

Dana is a Viking with a very diverse set of interests. She is a two-sport varsity athlete, has a passion for art and is a bright IB Diploma candidate, planning to pursue Neuroscience in the future. Most rewarding of all her pursuits though is a non-profit she started called Crochet Children’s Fund. Through her non-profit, Dana sells stuffed animals she crochets and donates the proceeds to local children’s hospitals.

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Why Mattering Matters

From Student to Educator

IDEA Superstar

Striking the Right Note of Joy and Purpose

Prioritizing Mental Health: Support Systems & Programs

Roots and Wings: A Lifelong Journey

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

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

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

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

From Toddlers to Teens...Combating Screen Time

Artificial Intelligence and education. Our perspective.

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

Time well spent: Village graduate develops two businesses to benefit younger classmates

Village siblings create cookbook to show healthy eating can be delicious

Village’s High School Dean of Students writes heartwarming children’s book

The Village School Hosts French and Vietnamese Consulate Representatives

Village School Student Develops App to Help Fight Skin Related Prejudice and Colorism

Virtual learning presents opportunities to innovate

Student Spotlight: Crocheting for a cause