November Racial Justice Dialogue: The Real History of Thanksgiving

Our November Racial Justice Dialogue was focused on Thanksgiving, and the importance of recognizing the history of this holiday. Thanksgiving is a holiday that traditionally commemorates the harvest celebrated by […]
Notes from the Field: An Interview with Program Director Jackie Verley About UP’s Partnership with First Branch Unified School District

Program Director Jackie Verley and Executive Director Lindsey Halman began working with youth and adults at the First Branch Unified School District last year to help them create a refreshed […]
Retreat: Edmunds Middle School

This new team will kick off their first retreat of the year, focusing on youth leadership and ways to improve the culture at their school through restorative practices.
Bellows Falls Getting to ‘Y’ Fall Training

GTY works with middle and high school populations to inform and increase data literacy, improve individual agency and increase community engagement. GTY programming provides meaning to the bi-annual Youth Risk […]
Notes from the Field: An Interview with Getting to ‘Y’ Program Director Jesse Brooks

So far this year, Program Director Jesse Brooks has facilitated five Getting to ‘Y’ (GTY) trainings across Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, half-day events in which middle and high school […]
October’s Racial Justice Dialogue: Intersectionality

During Up For Learning’s most recent Racial Justice Dialogue, participants discussed the topic of “intersectionality.” Intersectionality provides a base for understanding how various components of a person’s identity and social […]
Leland and Gray Restorative Practices Retreat and Professional Development

In this second retreat, the team will focus on community building, as well as continuing to look at restorative approaches to improve the school’s culture and climate. They will also […]
Winooski School District Antiracism Steering Committee Meeting

Members of the Antiracism Steering Committee will gather to build community, reflect on the steering committee’s progress of the last three years, and plan for 23-24 school year.
St. Albans Getting to “Y” Fall Training

GTY works with middle and high school populations to inform and increase data literacy, improve individual agency and increase community engagement. GTY programming provides meaning to the bi-annual Youth Risk […]
Dartmouth Getting to “Y” Fall Training

GTY works with middle and high school populations to inform and increase data literacy, improve individual agency and increase community engagement. GTY programming provides meaning to the bi-annual Youth Risk […]