Michael Bower

UP Academy Charter School of Boston is operated by UP Education Network, a non-profit organization that manages a group of autonomous public charter schools, including UP Academy Dorchester and UP Academy Holland in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood. The private company is based in South Boston, MA. The network serves over 11,000 students, primarily from historically under-resourced communities, and focuses on transforming underperforming public schools into improved learning environments. Its educational model emphasizes rigorous academics, culturally affirming social-emotional learning, STEM and career-connected experiences, and equitable, inclusive school cultures. The organization uses data-driven, personalized instruction and offers programs such as problem-based math, OpenSciEd science, literacy curricula, hands-on STEM activities, career mentorships, and community partnerships. UP Education Network also provides leadership development, teacher coaching, operational support, and family engagement, and offers services to other schools and districts to improve leadership, teaching, and operations. The company was founded in 2010. The CEO is Veronica Conforme.