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Time for TeachershipAuthor: Lindsay Lyons
How can I build capacity for culturally responsive teaching and project-based instruction? How can I reduce teacher burnout and promote a culture of wellness for staff and students? What are the secrets to getting teacher buy-in? What does practicing shared leadership actually look like? Welcome to the Time for Teachership podcast where we tackle adaptive challenges in educational leadership! Each week, host Lindsay Lyons brings together guest experts, research findings, and practical steps to help brave school leaders transform schools into antiracist spaces that cultivate student, family, and teacher leadership to enable all students to thrive. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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256. Youth-Adult Partnerships via UP for Learning with Ana, Jacoby, & Lindsey
Episode 256
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
What if students weren't just "given a voice," but shared real power in how schools operate? In this episode, Lindsay sits down with Ana, Jacoby, and Lindsey from UP for Learning to explore what youth–adult partnership actually looks like in practice—and how it's transforming schools at the classroom, district, and even state policy level. You'll hear how students and adults work side-by-side through youth participatory action research (YPAR), how mindset shifts unlock authentic partnership, and how this work has influenced initiatives like statewide conversations on school safety, graduation requirements, and student voice advisories across multiple states. This conversation goes far beyond "student voice." It's about shared decision-making, shared responsibility, and shared leadership to reimagine what education can be. What You'll Learn What youth–adult partnership really means (beyond student voice) How mental model shifts are the first step to transforming schools Why schools must move from adult-centered to partnership-centered systems Real examples of students shaping state education policy How restorative practices, YPAR, and belonging intersect A simple reflection educators can use tomorrow to start partnering with students How personalized learning, project-based learning, and flexible pathways connect to partnership Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to UP for Learning's mission 05:00 What educational equity looks like in partnership 11:00 The mindset shift adults must make 19:00 Personal stories of transformation through partnership 25:00 State and district policy work led by youth–adult teams 32:00 One thing educators can do tomorrow 34:30 How to connect with UP for Learning Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://www.lindsaybethlyons.com/blog/256 Connect with guests Ana, Jacoby, Lindsey Learn more: UPforLearning.org
