Youth Action Council Meeting

The Youth Action Council is an opportunity for youth leaders to develop their own power and empower others to effect change. UP’s YAC also advises UP for Learning and co-creates […]
WSD Antiracism Steering Committee Meeting

The Winooski School District Antiracism Steering Committee is made of youth, faculty/staff, community members, and community partners who are tasked with overseeing the work of the six Antiracism Demand Action groups. […]
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. […]
Building a Culture of Kindness at Hunt Middle School, Burlington School District

Members of the Hunt Middle School Youth Participatory Action (YPAR) Team gave a powerful presentation to the entire school community on Friday, May 5th. The presentation focused on how to […]
Monument Mountain: “From a Club to a Culture”

Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, Massachusetts began their work as an UP for Learning Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together (YATST) team five years ago. A group […]
Retreat: Winooski Student Voice

In this third of three retreats, youth and adults will build community, explore leadership styles, and begin visioning what authentic youth voice looks like at Winooski School.
Retreat: First Branch Unified School District

First Branch Unified is poised to build capacity for more youth voice and leadership with a goal of creating a stronger community and shared identity. Infused with hands-on activities, reflection […]
Burlington School District Youth and Family Engagement Team

The Youth and Family Engagement Team will come together for their final meeting of the year to reflect and celebrate their year together.
Presentation: Burlington School District Youth and Family Engagement Team

The Youth and Family Engagement Team will deliver a presentation to Burlington School District leadership conveying their recommendations for reducing racial and ethnic disparities in the district’s discipline data. They […]
Retreat: Roxbury Village and Union Elementary Schools

A group of 4th grade students from Roxbury Village and Union Elementary Schools, and 5th-8th grade students from Main St. Middle School will meet for their third retreat. The vision […]