Update from Winooski ARSC
UP for Learning is continuing its long-standing work with the Winooski School District’s Anti-Racism Steering Committee (ARSC) as they enter their fifth year! The group began the year by re-focusing […]
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 […]