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We are proud of the work we get to do here at Big Thought. Check out our research and whitepapers to see the power of creativity and collaboration in action.

Skill-Building, Mentorship, and Impact: Key Takeaways from Built for More Webinar

Insights
Research
March 5, 2025 Read More

Dallas City of Learning Summer 2022 Report

Research
Whitepapers
April 22, 2023 Read More

A Case for More Youth Justice Programming

Whitepapers
April 21, 2023 Read More

Big Thought Institute is Creating Great Learning Experiences

Research
September 21, 2022 Read More

Report Shows Dallas City of Learning’s Educational Programs Impacted 36K Students in Summer 2020

Research
February 25, 2021 Read More

Insights into COVID-19 Impact on Student Learning and Social-Emotional Skills During Summer and Beyond

Research
February 10, 2021 Read More

Report on Innovative Practices For Funding Nonprofits Shines Spotlight on Big Thought

Research
January 8, 2021 Read More

Executive Summary: Early Lessons from Schools and Out-of-School Time Programs Implementing Social and Emotional Learning

Research
October 20, 2020 Read More

SEL + OST = Perfect Together

Whitepapers
August 20, 2020 Read More

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The Concept of Creative Capital: A new view of talent and opportunity

Whitepapers
May 05, 2012

Collaboration Paints a Bright Future for Arts Education

Research
Feb 11, 2011

The Qualities of Quality: Understanding Excellence in Arts Education

Research
Jun 30, 2009

From Hip-Hop to Shakespeare: Dallas Blazes “Coordinated” Trail in Arts Education for City Young People

Research
Jul 30, 2008

Extending the Reach of Arts Education

Research
Mar 30, 2008

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