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DonateBy Tre Kelly
Written by: Merita Irby, strategic advisor, and Karen Pittman, editor-in-chief and publisher At Big Thought, we’ve always believed that learning happens everywhere — not just inside classroom walls. For nearly four decades, our work has centered creative learning, community partnerships, and network-driven opportunity so that young people can develop the skills, agency, and confidence to
By Tre Kelly
DCoL proves citywide ecosystems can distribute learning dosage and still deliver impact – while outlining the model, evidence, and policy steps for communities to replicate and scale equitable, creative learning systems. Big Thought, serving as the backbone agency for Dallas City of Learning (DCoL), has continued its focus on enhancing out-of-school time (OST) programs for
By Tre Kelly
Longitudinal Report of Dallas City of Learning Outcomes over a 7-year period finds that summer program participation is linked to meaningful and age-specific benefits. Big Thought, serving as the backbone agency for Dallas City of Learning (DCoL), has continued its focus on enhancing out-of-school time (OST) programs for youth in Dallas. By offering a broad
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By Tiffany Self & Déjà Bailey At Big Thought, equipping all youth to imagine and create their best lives and world is our North Star; it informs how we approach our work. Empowering youth by building their creative muscle, developing social and emotional skills and well-being, and fostering their authentic voice is the Big Thought way.