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 […]
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 […]
Winooski Antiracism Steering Committee Makes Strides Towards Achieving Demands
Last week the Winooski Antiracism Steering Committee (ARSC) learned the exciting news that the School Board has allocated the necessary funding to contract with a Multilingual Mentor Program Coordinator! Creating […]
Burlington Youth and Family Engagement Team Holds First Retreat of the Year
The Burlington School District Youth and Family Engagement Team (YFET) held their first retreat of the year on Wednesday, November 29th, at the Robert Miller Community and Recreation Center in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Brandywine School District: Elevating and Empowering Student Voices
Brandywine School District in Delaware is focused on elevating and empowering student voices across three high schools. This project is in its third year in partnership with UP for Learning. […]
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