UP for Learning

06/16/2026

As we close another school year, UP continues to foster community engagement and support transformative education. From sustainability projects to youth-adult partnerships, our initiatives empower students and educators alike. Join us as we plan for the 2026-2027 offerings and learn how we can customize our programs for your school. Together, we can create systems that help youth and adults thrive.
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06/01/2026

As we enter the final weeks of the 2025–2026 school year, we are reflecting on the many ways youth and adults across communities are working together to reimagine and transform education.

The revived Power² Summit offered a powerful reminder of what authentic youth-adult partnership makes possible:
“UP is truly making a difference in the lives and education of these young people.”
“I learned that your voice has power…”
“I learned community is a major part of change.”

These reflections reinforce both the impact of this work and the urgency of continuing to build educational systems where all young people can thrive. Check out the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9dFbYFshpA

📣 We invite EVERYONE to complete our 5-minute “Visions for the Future of Education” survey and help shape what comes next. https://forms.gle/PX99paYqAAU4H1CXA

Thank you for being part of this work and this community.
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05/29/2026

“There is no power greater than a community discovering what it cares about.” (Margaret Wheatley) That is the magic that happened with the Mt Abraham Unified School District last night at their community engagement event. People came together to share food, hear about the work of the youth-adult Portrait of a Learner school teams, and sit in circles together to discuss the hard questions facing this community regarding the future of their education system. 💫

05/18/2026

The recent Power² Summit was a remarkable gathering of 180 passionate youth and adults, focusing on the transformative power of youth-adult partnerships in professional learning. UP for Learning teams are leading the charge in revolutionizing educational practices by integrating youth voices into faculty development. This collaboration fosters authentic connections, creativity, and joy in learning spaces. Interested in enhancing your understanding of youth-adult partnerships? Join our upcoming three-credit graduate course or explore our Self-Paced Webinar series. Let's reimagine education together! 💫
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UP shared an empowering day with this engaged group of 180 youth and adults at our May 5th Power² Summit. We are still processing all the learning, feedback, good vibes, and next steps. We will share a full rundown of the day in our next newsletter, and for now, we extend our gratitude to participa...

05/14/2026

The Mt. Abraham Unified School District has worked this year to bring their Portrait of a Learner from “poster to practice”. Each of the five schools have their own Portrait of a Learner youth-adult team that has used YPAR to determine the specific needs and focus areas for their school communities. This week each school team shared their success and next steps with one another and looked for feedback on areas to “glow” and “grow”. The group also spent time practicing for the school board’s community engagement event by using a circle process to ensure that all community members can share and listen to one another as they tackle hard questions about the future possibilities for MAUSD. 💫

05/01/2026

💥💫 what a fantastic day with the NINE elementary school’s Student Voice Advisories. From learning about leadership styles, to working together on a design challenge, to a project fair highlighting their incredible achievements, these scholars made it truly unforgettable.

04/30/2026

Huge thanks to for an unforgettable day with the Student Voice Advisories (SVAs)! From celebrating our journey to rocking the newspaper fashion show challenge, we honored student voice and the amazing achievements of our middle and high school SVAs, while also giving a special shoutout to our incredible senior UP facilitators! 💫💫

04/28/2026

Woodbridge High School (Greenwood, DE) SGA members kicked off their journey today, delving into leadership styles and the importance of student voice at their retreat. This group of leaders is off to a phenomenal start!

03/19/2026

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