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Insights for Parents


What Academic Rigor Really Means at Living Wisdom School
What does academic rigor really mean? Not pressure or overload, but depth, curiosity, and meaningful engagement with learning.

Living Wisdom
3 min read


From Student to School Director: An Education for Life Journey
We sat down with Aryavan McSweeney to talk about how Education for Life transformed his path—and how joy and meaning are reshaping education today. Aryavan McSweeney attended Living Wisdom School from kindergarten through eighth grade. After college, he traveled with Swami Kriyananda , founder of the Education for Life, as his videographer—living and working in India, Italy, and Northern California. He later taught high school at the Living Wisdom School at Ananda Village ,

Living Wisdom
7 min read


Why Happy Students Learn More
Some parents worry that a “feel-good” approach to education might come at the expense of academics. This article explores why the opposite is true.

Living Wisdom
3 min read


How to Choose a School That Helps Your Child Thrive
How do you choose the right school for your child? This guide looks beyond academics to what truly supports long-term growth and confidence.

Living Wisdom
2 min read


What a Meaningful Curriculum Really Looks Like
When learning moves beyond standardization, students engage more deeply and achieve stronger academic outcomes.

Living Wisdom
3 min read
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