Restorative Approaches in Action
Watch a series of videos of how Vermont schools have put restorative approaches into action in a variety of schools. From small and rural to large and urban, experience this […]
Restorative Approaches Learning Modules
This e-learning will help schools understand the possibilities inherent in school-wide restorative approaches (SWRA). The interactive course provides an overview of SWRA that aims to enhance resilience and positive school […]
CDCI Connects: Restorative Practices Podcast
Dr. Valerie Wood hosts an episode of the podcast that looks at the recent RISE VT project: Restorative approaches Implementation for School Equity in Vermont. Her guests are collaborators on […]
Winooski School District Youth-Adult Teams Complete Year Three of Antiracism Work
In July of 2020, students and alumni from Winooski School District (WSD) came together to craft a letter consisting of eight antiracist demands to submit to the school board. After […]
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. […]
UP for Learning Begins Partnership with the Bryan Allen Stevenson School for Excellence
The Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence (BASSE) is a public charter school in Georgetown, Delaware that is slated to open its doors in the fall of 2024. UP for […]
Strengthening Restorative Practices at Williston Central School
The Williston Central School Youth and Adult Team met on February 8th for their fifth retreat. During the gathering, the team explored the difference between punitive and restorative approaches to […]
Summer Racial Justice Academy Youth Deliver Capstone Presentations to Burlington School District Leadership
On July 19th, the forty-four middle and high school youth who participated in this year’s Summer Racial Justice Academy delivered their capstone presentations to the Burlington School District board, administrators, […]
UP Youth Facilitators Run Workshop at Summer Racial Justice Academy in Burlington School District
“Where on the continuum of youth-adult partnership, from seed to tree, would you place your school’s culture?” This was one of the key questions explored by the youth and educators […]
Winooski School District’s Antiracism Steering Committee Reflects & Celebrates Successes for 2021-2022
The Winooski Antiracism Steering Committee (ARSC) came together during one of the last weeks of the school year to share and celebrate the many accomplishments of the Action Teams tasked […]
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