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 […]
Youth and Adults – What do VT Youth think about the YRBS?

UP for Learning created this video highlighting youth perspectives on the YRBS and why it is important for them and their school community.
Adults – Learn more about the YRBS

Download, print, and share these Vermont-specific resources with adults to help promote awareness of the YRBS.
UP for Learning Supports Burlington School District’s Summer Racial Justice Academy

During July, UP for Learning Program Directors Katie Ingraham, Susannah White, and Christie Beveridge supported middle and high school youth in the Burlington School District taking part in the Summer […]
Resilience in Our Schools, Communities, and Ourselves

During a recent professional development activity, the UP for Learning team listened to an episode of writer Nora McInerny’s podcast, Terrible, Thanks for Asking. Her guest was Soraya Chemaly, author […]
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 […]
Why Do We Use War Metaphors to Talk About Teaching?

Read reflections published in EdWeek’s blog by UP’s Pat LaClair and Lindsey Halman on how to change the metaphors we are using to describe schools and education.
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 […]
LNSU Equity Design Team Facilitates Social Justice “Block Party” at Lamoille Union Middle School

By Drew Theoni, Youth Member of the LNSU Equity Design Team On Thursday, June 6th, the Lamoille North Supervisory Union (LNSU) Equity Design Team spent the day at Lamoille Union […]