Milton High School Youth Leaders Take Part in the Launch of Teen Mental Health First Aid Training
What do you do when a friend shows signs that they are struggling with their mental health? This question, and many more, were explored by Milton High School youth leaders […]
Notes from the Field: Brandywine Middle Schools Student Voice Advisory
On February 6th, UP Executive Director Lindsey Halman and Program Director Katie Ingraham facilitated a retreat for three middle schools in Delaware’s Brandywine School District. Communications Director Christie Beveridge sat […]
UP for Learning Book Group: Why Aren’t We Doing This! Collaborating with Minors in Major Ways
The UP for Learning team is taking part in a book group where we read and discuss Why Aren’t We Doing This! Collaborating with Minors in Major Ways, by Wendy […]
Youth Researchers Needed!
Seeking youth researchers! UP for Learning is collaborating with Providence College professor Rick Battisoni on a research project exploring how youth-adult partnerships influence young people’s sense of themselves in their […]
The Qualities of a Trusted Adult: Powerful Findings from Leland and Gray Union Middle and High School’s Restorative Practices Team
What are the qualities of a trusted adult? This question fueled a thoughtful and lively discussion among the students who are a part of Leland and Gray Union Middle and […]
Notes from the Field: Program Director Harry Frank Discusses the Work of the Student Voice Committee at Bellows Falls Academy St. Albans
Program Director Harry Frank has been working with the youth and adults on the Student Voice Committee at Bellows Free Academy St. Albans for two years. This week, UP’s Communication […]
Notes from the Field: Program Director Pat LaClair Shares His Experience Working with Vergennes Union Elementary School
This week I sat down with Program Director Pat LaClair to hear about the work of the Vergennes Elementary School Personal Power and Community Connections (P2C2) team. The following are […]
Notes from the Field: Program Director Jesse Brooks Reflects on Getting to ‘Y’ Trainings in the Cherokee Nation
Getting to ‘Y’ has been in the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma for three years. They initially incorporated the program into their public health work to engage more with the Youth […]
Mount Pleasant High School’s “Zen Den”: An Interview with Araceli Scott, Chainie Yates, and Adrienne Stansbury
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting with Delaware high school seniors Araceli Scott and Chainie Yates, as well as District Equity Coordinator Adrienne Stansbury. Araceli and Chainie attend […]
10 Years of Act 77: Slides
Find slides from the December 7 10 Year of Act 77 event here.