Youth Action Council Meeting

The Youth Action Council is an opportunity for youth leaders to develop their own power and empower others to effect change. UP’s YAC also advises UP for Learning and co-creates […]
UP Youth Interns Facilitate Panel Discussion Featuring Former US Attorney General Eric Holder

On Tuesday, May 16th, five youth interns from UP for Learning facilitated a vibrant panel discussion at Burlington’s Flynn Theater with former Attorney General for the United States, Eric Holder. […]
Building a Culture of Kindness at Hunt Middle School, Burlington School District

Members of the Hunt Middle School Youth Participatory Action (YPAR) Team gave a powerful presentation to the entire school community on Friday, May 5th. The presentation focused on how to […]
Monument Mountain: “From a Club to a Culture”

Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, Massachusetts began their work as an UP for Learning Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together (YATST) team five years ago. A group […]
Retreat: Winooski Student Voice

In this third of three retreats, youth and adults will build community, explore leadership styles, and begin visioning what authentic youth voice looks like at Winooski School.
Retreat: First Branch Unified School District

First Branch Unified is poised to build capacity for more youth voice and leadership with a goal of creating a stronger community and shared identity. Infused with hands-on activities, reflection […]
Retreat: Winooski Student Voice

In this second of three retreats, youth and adults will build community, explore leadership styles, and begin visioning what authentic youth voice looks like at Winooski School.
Retreat: Main Street Middle School Restorative Practices

The team invites youth interested in sharing their voice, learning leadership skills, helping to build a community where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging, and addressing issues of […]
Hunt Middle School Assembly: Building a Culture of Kindness

Members of the Hunt Middle School Restorative Practice team and Burlington School District administration will be delivering an assembly on “Building a Culture of Kindness” using school climate data that […]
Youth Action Council

The Youth Action Council is an opportunity for youth leaders to develop their own power and empower others to effect change. UP’s YAC also advises UP for Learning and co-creates […]