By Tre
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 Brandon
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.
By Brandon
A national survey of K–12 public school teachers explores how educators support SEL in classrooms, along with the beliefs, training, and school-level factors that shape their approach.
By megan
Explore how expanding diversion and community-based programming can reduce overcrowding, support rehabilitation, and improve outcomes for youth in Dallas and Tarrant Counties.
By megan
Explore insights from our recent Built for More webinar with Afterschool Alliance on how youth workers play a pivotal role in shaping future-ready skills.
By Sarah
Key insights for schools and out of school time programs on how to effectively deliver high-quality SEL instruction.
By Sarah
Download this report highlighting findings from Summer 2022 showing how DCoL partners supported over 47,000 students through high-impact learning experiences.
By Sarah
Examine an overview of the Opportunity at Handley program’s approach, design, and impact on student well-being, creativity, and connection to community.
By Brandon
Access this quick, actionable summary of insights from the DFW Opportunity Youth Community of Practice, focused on building youth-centered education and workforce pathways.
By Sarah
This Annual Report highlights data from Dallas City of Learning spanning the entire academic year. Download the document for a deeper dive into support services, program access, short-term outcomes and more.
