UP for Learning Supports Burlington School District’s Summer Racial Justice Academy
During July, UP for Learning Program Directors Katie Ingraham, Susannah White, and Christie Beveridge supported middle and high school youth in the Burlington School District taking part in the Summer […]
Resilience in Our Schools, Communities, and Ourselves
During a recent professional development activity, the UP for Learning team listened to an episode of writer Nora McInerny’s podcast, Terrible, Thanks for Asking. Her guest was Soraya Chemaly, author […]
UP for Learning Facilitates School Safety Dialogues for Vermont Youth
In recent weeks, UP for Learning Program Directors and Youth Program Specialists have facilitated a series of dialogues on School Safety for Vermont’s middle and high school students. So far, […]
The Importance of Gender-Inclusive Education
As a summer intern at UP for Learning, I’ve had the opportunity to explore what youth-adult partnership really means. I’ve truly enjoyed working at an organization with a passion for […]
BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute
UP will be delivering a workshop at the 2024 BEST/VTmtss Summer Institute. The theme this year is “A Place of Belonging: Cultivating School Communities Where Strengths are Valued, Nurtured, and […]
Winooski Antiracism Steering Committee: Year-End Summary 2023-2024
Now in their fourth year, the Winooski Anti-Racism Steering Committee (ARSC) continued their work to realize their demands, while strengthening the group’s identity, building facilitation and leadership skills, and exploring […]
LNSU Equity Design Team Facilitates Social Justice “Block Party” at Lamoille Union Middle School
By Drew Theoni, Youth Member of the LNSU Equity Design Team On Thursday, June 6th, the Lamoille North Supervisory Union (LNSU) Equity Design Team spent the day at Lamoille Union […]
Colchester Middle School Team Reflects on Their Year and Vision for the Future
Colchester Middle School’s Rainbow and I.D.E.A. (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Action) Clubs met at Champlain College on Friday, May 31st for their final retreat of the year. The gathering was […]
Winooski Antiracism Steering Committee Concludes Amazing Year of Action
On Monday, June 3rd, the Winooski Antiracism Steering Committee (ARSC) held their final meeting of the year! The team took time to reflect on their many successes, as well as […]
Retreat: Vergennes Union Elementary and Middle School Youth and Family Engagement Team
Youth and adults will engage in activities that explore topics such as community, belonging, values, leadership, anti-bias/anti-racism, community schools, and facilitation.
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