What do students carry with them after graduation? This piece explores how confidence, independence, and adaptability take shape through everyday school experiences.

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 ,

How do you choose the right school for your child? This guide looks beyond academics to what truly supports long-term growth and confidence.