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Dallas City of Learning Longitudinal Analysis of Student Outcomes, July 2025
Longitudinal Report of Dallas City of Learning Outcomes over a 7-year period fi…
Recap: “Partnering to Build Developmental Resilience in Youth: Navigating Adversity in a Digital World”
In this webinar recording presented by PEAR and Big Thought Institute, experts…
SEL Dallas Curriculum Guide – Secondary Edition
This guide provides lessons in alignment with the CASEL competencies.
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January 9, 2026
BTI BRIEF – The Learning Ecosystem Effect: A Decade of Innovation Through Dallas City of Learning, January 2026
DCoL proves citywide ecosystems can distribute learning dosage and still delive…
January 8, 2026
Dallas City of Learning Longitudinal Analysis of Student Outcomes, July 2025
Longitudinal Report of Dallas City of Learning Outcomes over a 7-year period fi…
July 8, 2025
Making Summer Learning IRRESISTIBLE: OSTI-Con 2025 Presentation
May 9, 2025
Signature Practices
Access Big Thought’s Signature Practices tools for engagement that can be used…
May 9, 2025
Recap: The Power of Play: Transforming Early Childhood Education
This webinar recording explores how play-based learning fosters creativity, con…
May 9, 2025
BTI In Focus: Elevating Afterschool Excellence
LEAs have much to consider when launching a new afterschool program, often with…
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Developmental Resilience Workshop
Join Big Thought for a hands-on workshop designed to give youth development professionals the tools to nurture resilience… February 26, 2026
OSTI-CON: Making Summer Learning IRRESISTIBLE
BTI shows how to create a high-quality summer program using Environment, Enrichment and Engagement June 12, 2025