Helen’s Reflections
I find the holiday season a mix of joy and nostalgia, but this one is particularly poignant as I contemplate my upcoming retirement as UP for Learning founder and Executive […]
Lamoille, Williamstown, and Thetford YATST Teams Learn from Each Other
On Thursday, November 22nd, YATST teams from Lamoille Union High School, Williamstown High School, and Thetford Academy came together to share their work and plan the next steps in their […]
November Blog-YAC
There is something fundamentally amiss about building and rebuilding an entire system without consulting at any point those it is designed to serve. -Alison Cook Sather, 2009 I have thought […]
Latest News: Health Promotion Practice Journal
Bernice Garnett MPH, ScD, Helen Beattie, EdD, Sharon Koller, MS, Mika Moore, MA, Karen Scott, MEd, Michelle Maseroni, BS, Breena Holmes, MD (2019). Participatory Survey Data Analysis as Catalyst for […]
Youth and Adults Stereotypes: The comic strip in my mind
Mid-way through our conversation about youth and adult stereotypes during the Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together (YATST) program orientation, I pictured a comic strip showing a group of young […]
Lindsey Halman named Executive Director effective January 2020
I am honored to be named Executive Director of UP for Learning and lead us into our second decade. During my 15 years as a middle level educator, I have […]
August 2019 UPdate
Inspiring Vermont youth to innovate, collaborate, and lead change in education – in partnership with adults – for over a decade Read More
The Heart of the Work: Transforming Schools Through Restorative Practices
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 […]
UP for Learning April 2019: Getting to “Y” & M3
In this issue… Mastermind Mentors in action, Getting to “Y” project updates, the PBL Forum, … and more! Read More
UPdate for March 2019
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 […]
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