At Big Thought, we:
Create
CreateOur direct to youth programs cultivate skill development through meaningful relationships, fostering connections that equip youth with sustainable skills essential for their success.
Convene
ConveneThrough community-centered partnerships, experiential learning opportunities, and robust learning systems, we enhance community capacity to establish high-quality programs that nurture skills vital for academic, economic, and personal achievement.
Consult
ConsultWe are committed to sharing best practices with organizations engaged in programming and serving as facilitator. We believe this collaboration is vital for fostering thriving communities nationwide.

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What Youth Need from Us in 2025
Mentorship is more than just offering advice; it’s about fostering a trusted relationship. Using the insights shared by youth, that relationship can…
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Art, Advocacy, and Impact: Aria’s Story
Explore how Big Thought empowered Aria to use art, advocacy and impact to drive change through programs like Creative Solutions and Artivism.
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Empowering Youth Through Creativity: Fernanda’s Story
Discover how Fernanda, a teaching artist with Big Thought, uses creativity to empower justice-involved youth.
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Big Thought and PEAR Partner to Support Youth Resilience
Big Thought and Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR) have partnered to expand the reach of PEAR’s Developmental Resilience Training, a research-backed…
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Big Thought Names Erin Offord As New Chief Executive Officer
Under Offord’s leadership, Big Thought is poised to expand its national impact, advancing education and driving transformative change for young people.
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Annual Report: A Year of Collective Impact
Check out Big Thought’s 2023 Annual Report to see the impactful milestones and stories that shaped this year.
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Big Thought Announces New Board Leadership And Members
DALLAS – July 15, 2024 – Big Thought is proud to announce the appointment of a new board chair, a dynamic leadership…
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Play + SEL = Out of School Time Success
By Tiffany Self & Déjà Bailey At Big Thought, equipping all youth to imagine and create their best lives and world is…
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Dallas City of Learning 2023 Report
Annual Report from Dallas City of Learning Presents data across entire academic year Big Thought, serving as the backbone agency for Dallas…
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Big Thought Receives $1 Million Grant to Empower Youth
DALLAS, TX – AUGUST 21, 2023 – Big Thought (BIG THOUGHT), a Dallas-based organization dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through empowering…
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