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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UP for Learning Partners with Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) During Vermont Learning Excursion

From Tuesday, April 9th through Friday, April 12th, youth and adult teams from ten New England schools visited Vermont as part of the Next Generation Learning Challenges (NGLC) Learning Excursion. […]
UP for Learning Attends and Presents at the World Transformative Education Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico

During the first week of April, UP for Learning Executive Director Lindsey Halman, Program Director Jackie Verley, and Youth Program Specialist Maisie Franke attended the Third World Conference on Transformative […]
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 […]
UP’s Month of Giving

Thanks to you, our supporters and collaborators, in 2022-23, UP for Learning-guided youth-adult teams soared at initiating change in their learning, their lives, and their community. Our FY23 Annual Report […]
UP’s Annual Meeting – Watch the Recording!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ul63GVIXm2I&t=560s On November 14 from 4:30-5:30, four youth-adult teams shared the impact working with UP has had on them individually and their school community. Youth and adults shared their stories […]
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 […]