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DonateAnnual Report from Dallas City of Learning Presents data across entire academic year 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 spectrum of support to program providers, DCoL aims to increase access,
Big Thought’s foremost value, “youth at the center of every decision,” comes to life in its Thriving Minds After School program.
Texas Partnership for Out of School Time spoke with Erin Offord, Chief Programs & Systems Officer, about Big Thought’s work in out of school time spaces. You can read the full story here. Big Thought began in 1987 as a non-profit focused on creating equitable arts education in Dallas-area schools. They worked in and with
Our organization, Big Thought, was hosting a showcase created this past spring break by an amazing group of teenage young creators. The program, Artivism, invites youth to tap into that powerful element that has forged the entire nation’s sense of propriety and purpose–youth voice. Tell stories that move people to action. As I sat in the audience listening
In response to the need of providing support to students whose academic performance had been affected by learning during the global pandemic Big Thought’s Out of School Time (OST) division launched specialized tutoring services.
Dallas-area youth are struggling with their social-emotional skills more since the pandemic started, but summer programs can help.