At the mid-year point, UP’s Impact UPdate highlights the variety of UP projects and partners. From the UPdate, UP hopes you will see how the benefits of work with youth and youth-adult teams ripples out resulting in systemic change at the local, regional, and even national level. Our survey data shows youth engaging with UP feel empowered to make change in their own lives and in their communities, and this report gives a snapshot of our process and impact. 

UP continues to widen and deepen our networks and fully engage youth and adults in reimagining and transforming education. UP for Learning’s lasting impact on a school community is creating a sustainable culture where youth and adults share power, voice and responsibility resulting in increased equity and experience with democratic practices at work. The uncertainty around education and education funding poses a unique challenge and opportunity for UP for Learning as we fully commit to finding funding to work with any school or district looking to improve their culture and community. We also commit to fulfilling our mission to seek equity and justice by providing opportunities for open dialogue, increased understanding based on local data collection, and supporting youth to learn more about issues concerning their future. 

Every day youth and our partners inspire us, and we want to pass that appreciation along to you. Thank you for your support of UP for Learning.