Tag: school community

Three Years at First Branch Unified Union

The P2C2 team at First Branch Unified Union brought their multi-year project to a powerful conclusion this year, three years after the merger of their school districts. The district includes […]

Mount Abraham Unified School District (MAUSD)’s Portrait of a Learner Journey

This year, UP for Learning is partnering with Mount Abraham Unified School District (MAUSD) on a multi-phase journey to create a “Portrait of a Learner” that will ultimately guide and […]

Pownal Elementary School’s 5th Grade Kicks Off P2C2

During December, UP kicked off Personal Power & Community Connections (P2C2) with Pownal Elementary School’s 5th grade. P2C2 guides and empowers elementary-aged youth and adults to create positive change in […]

Notes from the Field: Highlights from Monument Mountain Regional High School Student Adult Advisory Board and Restorative Justice Retreats

UP’s Program Directors Harry Frank and Katie Ingraham have been working with youth and adults at Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, MA for three years. This week, […]

UP for Learning Hosts First Restorative Practices Webinar of the Year

On Thursday, August 24th, UP Executive Director Lindsey Halman and Youth Facilitators Auishma Pradhan (11th grade, South Burlington High School), Adrianna Corbett (9th grade, Montpelier High School), and Ana Lindert-Boyes […]

Circle Forward: Building a Restorative School Community by Carolyn Boyes-Watson and Kay Pranis

Circle Forward: Building a Restorative School Community by Carolyn Boyes-Watson and Kay Pranis – This book has become the required text/manual for schools looking to implement RP. A powerful, pithy, philosophical exploration […]

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 […]

UP’s Annual Appeal

Thank you for being part of the UP for Learning team. Your support has been essential to fueling our vision of a world where every young person knows they matter […]