Awards

Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE

A puzzle-solving smartphone game designed to teach struggling adults to read was named one of five finalists in an international competition.

Luminary Award

The Simmons Luminary Award honors individuals or organizations who have shown an extraordinary commitment to improving people’s lives through education.

Honorees receiving special awards - with representatives from Big Thought, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Figure: The 2020 Luminary Awards honored Big Thought (local honoree), Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (Regional honoree), and Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (National Honoree)