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.
It’s Giving Tuesday – Support UP’s Bold Vision

Learn more about UP’s mission and vision. Donate today!
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 […]
UP’s Annual Appeal – Support Hope in Action

At UP for Learning, we believe young people are not just the future—they are the changemakers of today. Every day, we create opportunities for youth to lead, innovate, and contribute […]
UP’s Annual Meeting Sponsored by Cabot

Thanks to Cabot Creamery for sponsoring UP’s November 13 Annual Meeting. All registrants will be entered to win a Cabot gift box. Register today!
Meet Myrah Valmyr

My name is Myrah Valmyr, and I am an Intern with the Vermont Restorative Approaches Collaborative (VTRAC) this Fall, working in communications and outreach to the community and potential collaborators. […]