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The Big Thought team and our partners are able to achieve success in our community through our social and emotional focus, experiential learning, community-centered partnerships, equity lens and future focus.
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Dallas City of Learning
Elementary School Students
High School Students
Middle School Students
Young Adults
STEAM
Year-Round
Learning Systems
Dallas City of Learning is a citywide initiative to ensure all students have access to high-quality summer learning programs that stem summer learning loss.
Learning Partners
Youth Development Professionals
Organizational Development
STEAM
School Year
Learning Systems
Learning Partners is a nationally recognized collaboration formed by community leaders as a way to provide high-quality arts and cultural activities to all Dallas ISD elementary students each year.
Learning Pathways
Youth Development Professionals
Organizational Development
Learning Systems
The Learning Pathways Project is a city-wide effort that aspires to help youth connect skills developed during out-of-school experiences to the pursuit of a high school degree, post-secondary attainment and ultimately a livable wage.
Library Out Loud
Families
STEAM
School Year
Direct to Youth
Library Out Loud is a free after school program that offers learning opportunities at Dallas Public Library branches. This program engages students’ creativity through stimulating cultural experiences that are free of charge.
Metro Opportunity Center at Handley
High School Students
Middle School Students
Performance Art
Restorative
Visual Art
School Year
Direct to Youth
Metro Opportunity Center at Handley is a collaboration between Big Thought and Fort Worth ISD to redesign alternative education. The school gives students the skills and tools to creatively approach challenges, build relationships, and solve problems.
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