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 […]
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 […]
Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence (BASSE) Youth Leadership Lab Reflections

This summer was the kick off of the inaugural Youth Leadership Lab (YLL) at the Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence (BASSE) in partnership with UP for Learning! BASSE is […]
Culture and Politics in Youth-Adult Partnerships: Reflections from Hong Kong

Growing up in Hong Kong, I’d always had the impression that US education styles were completely different from those that I experienced at home. It wasn’t until my first trip […]
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 […]
Engage Burlington High School: Reflections and Visions

This past April, we told the story of Engage BHS, a pilot program at Burlington High School (BHS) designed to help youth re-engage with their learning community. This program involved […]
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 […]