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The transition into adulthood includes countless “firsts” – a first resume, first job, first college experience, first time moving out, first chance to pursue a passion. Navigating those firsts can have many moving parts, like staying...

For Sean Walker, his family’s openness about mental health was a resource for navigating life in college. His parents, who had experience in school counseling and social work, were consistent in discussing mental health at home. Later, he...

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...

The innovation caught national attention – and it began with field trips.  Dallas is a hub for arts and culture, but for years these experiences weren’t accessible to all elementary school students. Due to budget constraints, less than 30% of...

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...

It’s an unconventional approach – but after nearly 30 years of Creative Solutions, it’s an approach that has had powerful results. Time and time again, the award winning arts-as-workforce intervention program has revealed that engaging...