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Keeping Youth at the Center in Thriving Minds After School

By Lindsey Holzmeister

During the 80 percent of waking hours youth spend outside of school, after school programs keep up the momentum of learning. Creative exploration, academic support, and nourishment should continue after the school day – and for youth in Thriving Minds After School, they do. At the core of Thriving Minds After School is a focus on

In The Fellowship Initiative, Mental Health Education is College Prep

By Lindsey Holzmeister

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 would later realize that wasn’t typical for all families. “My dad has always meditated and emphasized how

It’s Time to Work Together to Defend SEL

By Lindsey Holzmeister

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 of propriety and purpose–youth voice. Tell stories that move people to action. As I sat in the audience listening

Students’ social-emotional skills have suffered since the pandemic started

By brandon.mcknight

Students’ social-emotional skills have suffered since the pandemic started and some predict it will only worsen Summer programs help children with learning losses and give them a chance to connect Dallas-area children and teenagers are struggling with their social-emotional skills more since the pandemic started, but summer programs gave some a chance to connect with