UP Teams Engaging Their Community
At this point in the school year, youth–adult teams begin preparing to share their data analysis and action plans with the broader school community. Youth team members take the lead […]
Ben Williams Scholarship for Transformational Leaders
Ben William’s life work was deeply connected to the principles and values of UP for Learning. He worked throughout his life to help students find their passions and follow them. […]
UPdate from North Country Career Center Student Voice Team
The North Country Career Center Student Voice Team worked with Compass Points, the learning and leading styles activity, to build a deeper understanding of their own individual approach as well […]
UP-Lifting Student Voice in Delaware
By Kiera Bourne-Bey, Youth Program Specialist This winter, our work in Delaware brought us into continued partnership with Brandywine School District and Red Clay Consolidated School District, engaging high school […]
Exploring Restorative Practices at Vergennes Union High School
By Zach Foley, UVM BS/MSW student Since starting my internship with UP for Learning, I’ve been curious about how restorative practices show up in school systems in relation to how […]
Reflections from a Youth Program Specialist
By Jacoby Soter, Youth Program Specialist This year, I have been engaged in several impactful projects with UP for Learning. My work has focused on school-based programming, including supporting the […]
Happy 2026; Looking Back on 2025
UP for Learning Celebrates 2025 Our impact in numbers: Number of youth-adult teams: 75 (685 youth-adult teams since 2008) Number of youth leaders: 1621 – 16% increase over 2024! (8439 youth […]
Elevating Youth Voice in School and Community Safety
Members of the UP team presented Elevating Youth Voice in School and Community Safety this fall. You can watch the full webinar here.
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In Memory of Yola Carlough (1945-2025)
Yola Carlough joined UP’s Board five short months before her passing. Former Social Mission Director at Ben & Jerry’s, Director of Sustainability at Burt’s Bees in NC, and Senior Associate in […]