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 […]
Flexible Pathways in Vermont: The Route Changes, but the Destination Stays the Same
Talking “Our Time”: Behind the Scenes of Our Time

Talking Our Time: Behind the Scenes of Sound Check and the Our Time music video
Talking “Our Time” – Youth-Adult Partnership

Talking our Time: Conversations on Personalized Learning / “Youth-Adult Partnerships” was created in partnership with the Vermont Folklife Center.
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 […]
Fulfilling Their Commitments to All Learners: Lamoille South Supervisory Union Summer Board Retreat

UP for Learning joined the LSSU Board, Superintendent, and Director of Curriculum and Instruction to facilitate a work session focused on refining their vision and mission, developing strategic goals for […]
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 […]
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 […]