Every member of a school community has a sphere of influence. This sphere contains an interwoven network of relationships that can influence decisions, policy and practices. The outcomes ultimately depend on the strength of the relationships among students, teachers, administrators, families and community members. Schools across Vermont have been exploring the idea of implementing a...
In this issue… Mastermind Mentors in action, Getting to “Y” project updates, the PBL Forum, … and more! Read More
Vermont’s decision to shift from a traditional to a proficiency-based grading system is essential to ensuring all youth reach their full potential. It is my hope that the Vermont National Education Association’s request to push back the deadline for implementing proficiency-based graduation requirements to 2022 does not diminish a commitment to this change. Here is...
Episode 030 – UP for Learning Interview with Helen Beattie and Clara Lew Smith
Check out Executive Director Helen Beattie highlighted in Student at the Center! Read More
In this issue: Part II of “Four Feet on the Ground;” Restorative Circles Training; UP’s new initiative P4: Personal Power and Purpose Through Partnership; Youth-Adult Partnership in Australia; Getting to “Y” in the news, upcoming workshops … and more!Read More
UP for Learning is partnering with the Central Vermont Education Development Center (CVEDC) to present a Youth Voice and Youth-Adult Partnership Professional Development Series, facilitated by UP faculty Helen Beattie and Harry Frank. This training targets middle and high school educators, educational leaders, and students. The first session will be February 5, 2019; Introduction &...
by Alexandra Muck, Middlebury College This summer, I attended the multi-day International Seminar on Amplifying Student Voice & Partnership, (find the blog at https://blog.uvm.edu/stuvoice) which received major support from the awesome people at UP for Learning. I was at the crossroads between student and teacher, kid and adult, having graduated from college in February. At...
In this issue we share thoughts on the importance of youth voice and choice in their education, new opportunities to engage in our key UP initiatives, important ideas about equity and opportunity from our friends, and ongoing partnerships as we strive to engage youth in Vermont. Read More
BURLINGTON, VERMONT-UP for Learning was honored to host the third International Seminar on Amplifying Student Voice and Partnership on June 26-28, 2018. Over 60 invited participants gathered at UVM, to explore their common belief that elevating the role of young people in their learning and in the school redesign process is essential to the future...
