UP for Learning Book Group: Why Aren’t We Doing This! Collaborating with Minors in Major Ways
The UP for Learning team is taking part in a book group where we read and discuss Why Aren’t We Doing This! Collaborating with Minors in Major Ways, by Wendy […]
The Qualities of a Trusted Adult: Powerful Findings from Leland and Gray Union Middle and High School’s Restorative Practices Team
What are the qualities of a trusted adult? This question fueled a thoughtful and lively discussion among the students who are a part of Leland and Gray Union Middle and […]
Notes from the Field: Program Director Harry Frank Discusses the Work of the Student Voice Committee at Bellows Falls Academy St. Albans
Program Director Harry Frank has been working with the youth and adults on the Student Voice Committee at Bellows Free Academy St. Albans for two years. This week, UP’s Communication […]
Notes from the Field: Program Director Pat LaClair Shares His Experience Working with Vergennes Union Elementary School
This week I sat down with Program Director Pat LaClair to hear about the work of the Vergennes Elementary School Personal Power and Community Connections (P2C2) team. The following are […]
Notes from the Field: Program Director Jesse Brooks Reflects on Getting to ‘Y’ Trainings in the Cherokee Nation
Getting to ‘Y’ has been in the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma for three years. They initially incorporated the program into their public health work to engage more with the Youth […]
Mount Pleasant High School’s “Zen Den”: An Interview with Araceli Scott, Chainie Yates, and Adrienne Stansbury
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Delaware high school seniors Araceli Scott and Chainie Yates, as well as District Equity Coordinator Adrienne Stansbury. Araceli and Chainie attend […]
Youth and Adults Gather at the State House to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary of Act 77
On Thursday, December 7th, youth and adults from across Vermont gathered at the State House in Montpelier to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the passing of Act 77, the Flexible […]
Winooski Antiracism Steering Committee Makes Strides Towards Achieving Demands
Last week the Winooski Antiracism Steering Committee (ARSC) learned the exciting news that the School Board has allocated the necessary funding to contract with a Multilingual Mentor Program Coordinator! Creating […]
November Racial Justice Dialogue: The Real History of Thanksgiving
Our November Racial Justice Dialogue was focused on Thanksgiving, and the importance of recognizing the history of this holiday. Thanksgiving is a holiday that traditionally commemorates the harvest celebrated by […]
Notes from the Field: An Interview with Getting to ‘Y’ Program Director Jesse Brooks
So far this year, Program Director Jesse Brooks has facilitated five Getting to ‘Y’ (GTY) trainings across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, half-day events in which middle and high school […]