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 […]
Introducing Restorative Practices: Leland & Gray Union Middle and High School
What elements are at the heart of restorative practice? That was the question that guided our recent retreat at Leland & Gray Union, a middle and high school in Townshend, […]
Winooski Antiracism Steering Committee Begins Year Four of Action with New Structure
On Monday, September 18th, youth and adults from the Winooski community met to kick off year four of the Antiracism Steering Committee (ARSC). This team is tasked with implementing the […]
Leadership, Empowerment, and Games Enhance Cabot’s After-School Program!
Cabot School’s youth facilitators kicked off their year this week, joining UP staff Max, Katie, and Pat for a morning retreat on Tuesday, September 12th. The team works to support […]
Monument Mountain Kicks Off Year Five of Partnership!
The Steering Team of the Student-Adult Advisory Board (SAAB) at Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, MA – a team of eight youth and eight adults – met […]
UP for Learning Hosts First Restorative Practices Webinar of the Year
On Thursday, August 24th, UP Executive Director Lindsey Halman and Youth Facilitators Auishma Pradhan (11th grade, South Burlington High School), Adrianna Corbett (9th grade, Montpelier High School), and Ana Lindert-Boyes […]
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 […]
UP Youth Interns Facilitate Panel Discussion Featuring Former US Attorney General Eric Holder
On Tuesday, May 16th, five youth interns from UP for Learning facilitated a vibrant panel discussion at Burlington’s Flynn Theater with former Attorney General for the United States, Eric Holder. […]
Youth Action Council
The Youth Action Council is an opportunity for youth leaders to develop their own power and empower others to effect change. UP’s YAC also advises UP for Learning and co-creates […]