As students head back to the classroom, it's important to remember that after school learning is a crucial part of their education. In Built for More: The Role of OST in Preparing Youth for the Future of Work, experts explore how out of school time (OST) programs are essential in preparing young people to thrive in every aspect of their lives. The book, edited by Big Thought's Byron K. Sanders and Shannon Epner, MPAP, examines how OST activities give youth the skills they need for today's changing world. Whether it's learning new technology or building resilience, Built for More highlights why experiences beyond school hours are vital. Purchase your copy to see how OST programs are shaping the future and helping young people make a difference in their communities: https://amzn.to/4e0hR3k
Big Thought
Non-profit Organization Management
Dallas, TX 7,195 followers
Empowering Youth. Closing the Opportunity Gap.
About us
Big Thought empowers and equips youth to Create Great. We work with youth to channel their voice and creativity into shaping their best lives and a better world.
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https://bigthought.org
External link for Big Thought
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1987
- Specialties
- education, creative learning, arts & culture, community development, capacity building, service-learning, and arts education
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1409 Botham Jean Blvd, Ste 1015
Dallas, TX 75215, US
Employees at Big Thought
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Big Thought is deeply honored to be among this stellar list of innovative grantees alongside our partners at The History Co:Lab. The future of work is upon us, and it depends on human-centered learning ecosystems powered by relationships. We are grateful to our visionary partners at Siegel Family Endowment for believing in the power and promise of youth voice, ecosystems, and belonging for all.
We are excited to announce $10.4 Million in grants, which are focused on understanding and shaping the impact of technology on society at the intersection of learning, workforce, and infrastructure. Check out some of our incredible new and returning grantee partners.
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Come and see how our organizations can collaborate to create meaningful experiences for youth and families. 🤝 Join us on Tuesday, September 3, from 11 am-1:30 pm at Singing Hills Recreation Center. Bring your business cards and your passion for our community! RSVP at https://bit.ly/4dOeyw3
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Big Thought made a splash at the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers 2024 Summer Symposium in San Francisco! Our team led three awesome sessions, including: ⚪️ The Creator Archetype: OST Skill Development Meets Tomorrow’s Workforce by Armando Banchs and Julia deLeon ⚪️ Thinking BIG – Partnerships that Amplify Impact by LeAnn Binford ⚪️ Quality Out of School Time Instruction: Using the Six Dimensions of Quality by Lela Bell and Julia deLeon Way to go, team! 👏
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You can have your cookies and support Big Thought, too! 🍪 Order Tiff's Treats now through September 2 and 20% of your purchase will benefit Big Thought. Here's how it works: 1️⃣ Place an order at https://bit.ly/4fOUE5U or on the Tiff's Treats mobile app 2️⃣ At checkout, enter BIGTHOUGHT into the box marked "Add Coupon Code" in the order summary section 3️⃣ You'll see $0.01 deducted from your total which means the promotional code has been applied to your order Order now for a back-to-school gift or a treat for yourself at https://bit.ly/4fOUE5U
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Big Thought’s Consulting Services team was on the ground this summer visiting partner schools’ summer programs. Following TEA's Additional Days School Year Planning and Execution Program (ADSY PEP) grant, we collaborate to create a vibrant, non-traditional summer school experience. St. Anthony Academy, right here in Dallas, hosted two outstanding and rigorous summer sessions that featured both academics and enrichment, focusing on STEM curriculum and activities like culinary skills, archery, chess, world percussion, and more.
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These experts from our team are part of panel proposals for SXSW EDU 2025. We’d love to see their panels take the stage! You can help them get there by voting for: ⚪️ Learner-Centered Ecosystems: Dive into this Growing Movement, organized by Education Reimagined (https://bit.ly/472yolb) ⚪️ The Importance of Youth Agency in Sparking Career Pathways, organized by Big Thought (https://bit.ly/4dfmW7W) ⚪️ Activating the Power of Communities for Radical Change, organized by Big Picture Learning (https://bit.ly/4fDKt45) ⚪️ AI-Enabled Career Exploration: Preparing Kids for Future Job, organized by American Student Assistance (https://bit.ly/3WJX2C3)
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We talk a lot about how real-world learning beyond the classroom is key to shaping a young person’s career journey (we even have a book about it)—and we want to bring this conversation to SXSW EDU! Help us make it happen by voting for our panel, The Importance of Youth Agency in Sparking Career Pathways, featuring: ⚪️ Bobbi Macdonald, Senior Partner for Ecosystems Advancement and Growth, Education Reimagined ⚪️ Monique Miles, Vice President of The Aspen Institute; Director of the Opportunity Youth Forum; Managing Director of the Aspen Institute Forum for Community Solutions, The Aspen Institute ⚪️ armando banchs , Sr. Manager, Creator Archetype, Big Thought ⚪️ Chris Kent Phelps, Senior Vice President, Growth and Strategy, D Custom Vote today at https://bit.ly/4dfmW7W
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Observers from Big Thought Institute’s Consulting Services team paid an in-person site visit to Roma ISD on the Texas border in the Valley recently. BTI has partnered with Roma ISD to design a high-quality ADSY PEP (Additional Days School Year Planning and Execution Program) summer school. This involves designing the program to look less like traditional school and more like summer camp while still featuring equal parts of academics and enrichment. To provide effective design feedback for continuous support, BTI pays an in-person site visit to each partner school! Roma ISD’s summer theme "Adventureland" was visible in hallways and classrooms, and also was intentionally aligned with academic and enrichment content and field trips!
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Last year, dozens of organizations collaborated with one purpose: explore how to connect youth ages 16-24 to employment opportunities. The work continues this year, and we need passionate organizations and individuals to contribute their expertise. If you work with youth in this age group and are interested in the Opportunity Youth Community of Practice, you can learn more during our virtual info session on August 13 at 11 am. RSVP to receive the meeting link here: https://bit.ly/46FnzVY
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