Category Archives: Learning out Loud Blog Series

How it works: Effective partnerships to support equity in degree completions

by Nicki Thomson, PhD Senior Director, Research and Learning Background In collaboration with Dr. Florian Sichling [...]

The long-term, positive impact of Wyman Leaders

by Nicki Thomson, PhD Senior Director, Research and Learning Wyman is committed to ensuring strong [...]

2022 outcomes highlight the determination of young people and the importance of Wyman’s programs

Our 2022 outcomes show that Wyman’s programs and supports are impactful to youth well-being, skill-building, [...]

2021 Program Outcomes: Remaining steadfast in our commitment to teens and our mission

For two years, youth have been navigating disrupted education, isolation from family and friends, reduced [...]

Learning and Responding to Youth Needs: Wyman’s Commitment to Doing the Next Right Thing, Part one of a two-part series

Through 2020 and into 2021, our nation has dealt with the “triple pandemic” of COVID-19, [...]

Learning and Responding to Youth Needs: Wyman’s Commitment to Doing the Next Right Thing, Part two of a two-part series

In the first part of this series, Learning and Responding to Youth Needs: Wyman’s Commitment [...]

It’s Time to Prioritize Healthy Adolescent Social Connections

by Nicki Thomson, Senior Director of Research and Learning, and Grace Bramman, Associate Director of [...]

For Teens in TN Residential Care Centers, TOP Provides Voice, Choice, and Connection to Community

At any given time, more than 8,000 young people in Tennessee, often coming from very [...]

A Focus on Connections – Now, and Beyond the Pandemic

  “I barely interact with people and I’m always cooped up inside the house.” “For [...]