A life of service well lived. Big Thought mourns the loss of our friend and supporter Peter O’Donnell, Jr. who passed away at the age of 97 on October 10, 2021. O’Donnell is survived by his daughters: Ann O’Donnell, Carol Kradolfer (Lyle),...
At Big Thought, we firmly believe that greatness is inherent inside all youth. And if we as nonprofit leaders in the education space want to give that greatness its space to breathe in youth across all spectrums, then we must make the changes that...
Big Thought is pleased to announce it has received $2.5 million in donations — $1 million from the Rainwater Charitable Foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas, and $1.5 million from philanthropists MacKenzie Scott and Dan Jewett. Scott and Jewett...
Our collective history is a fundamental element of building a more perfect union. History is a critical part of who we all are. House Bill 3979 takes us backwards on the journey to a more equitable society. At Big Thought, we believe it’s...
For some, spring break means hanging out with friends at the beach. And while soaking up some sun is always fun, a couple of Cedar Hill Collegiate Academy sophomores, Eryn Kinard and Jocelyn Rodriguez, spent their spring break hanging out with a...
For the first time, Big Thought, a Dallas initiative involved in “City of Learning” programs focused on summer activities, will provide social-emotional learning “coaches” who will work alongside summer staff dedicated to academic and other...
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