In 2026, we'll be sharing our What We Learn newsletter every month, instead of quarterly. 📬 Stay up to date with the latest evidence, research & partnerships shaping children’s learning. Subscribe today! 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org/newsletter/ #Education #Evidence #Learning

Catherine Lebel, Associate Professor at @ucalgary.bsky.social, explains how her #LEVANTE project findings are already driving tangible changes beyond the classroom. Learn more 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org/levante-welc... #EducationPolicy #CognitiveDevelopment #Policy

🤖 How do young children learn from social robots? For Kristyn Sommer of @griffith.edu.au, the Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship provided essential support to continue her work while navigating early-career caregiving and accessibility needs. Apply by 2 Feb 2026 👉 bit.ly/3Lxh2X2 #EducationResearch

🌍 From 6-17 July 2026, the LEVANTE Hackathon will bring researchers together to use coordinated global data on children’s learning. 🔗 researcher.levante-project.org/hackathon #LEVANTE #LearningVariability

✨ Happy New Year from the Jacobs Foundation! Thank you to our partners for advancing evidence and strengthening learning systems in 2025. In 2026, we remain committed to research, collaboration, and improving learning opportunities for every child. #Education #Evidence #Learning

✨ Warm holiday wishes from the Jacobs Foundation. Thank you to all our partners and friends for your dedication to evidence, collaboration, and improving learning opportunities for children around the world. We look forward to continuing this work together in 2026! #Education #Learning #Evidence

🌟 We are pleased to share the Foundation's 2025 highlights! Together, these achievements reflect our commitment to evidence-driven collaboration that supports children’s learning worldwide. Explore the key moments 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org/looking-back... #Highlights #Education #Philanthropy

In our latest co-authored blog on VoxDev, Samuel Kembou, Aashti Zaidi Hai, and Juan Manuel Hernández-Agramonte explain why having more research isn’t enough to fix the global learning crisis. True progress means moving beyond one-off pilots to building “systems that learn." Read 👉 bit.ly/4ap9fVt

📢 Calling evidence intermediaries! Applications are open for the Synthesis-Ready Evidence Repository. Share your interest in improving education decision-making through evidence synthesis and use. 🗓️ Apply by 29 January 2026 → www.wwhge.org/what-we-do/i... #EoI #Education #Evidence

🤝 In a new interview with BOLD, Dr. Nia Nixon explores how human–AI teams can support inclusion, belonging, and equitable collaboration. 🔗 boldscience.org/the-cognitiv... #STEM #AIinEducation #EvidenceUse

🌍 For Dr. Alex Eble, the Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship has been a catalyst for fieldwork in West Africa and a gateway to global collaboration. Applications for the 2027–2029 cohort are open until 2 Feb 2026. Apply 🔗 cifar.ca/next-generat... #GlobalEducation #ApplyNow

🧠 Meet Zoe Ngo, Developmental Psychologist & Principal Investigator at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development #LEVANTE site. In this video, she explains just how critical cross-disciplinary collaboration is to her research into memory growth. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/4oWysdp #EducationResearch

2025 was a year of impact for the Jacobs Foundation – advancing evidence, partnership & innovation in education. 🎓 Read our Q4 edition of What We Learn: jacobsfoundation.org/what-we-lear... #Education #2025Highlights

🇨🇮 In Côte d’Ivoire, the TRECC initiative enabled the government to test what works and scale TaRLAfrica’s approach nationwide. Read more via @ssir.org 🔗 ssir.org/articles/ent... #FoundationalLearning #SystemsChange

🧠 Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellow Elsje van Bergen of @vuamsterdam.bsky.social studies how genetics & home environments shape children’s development. 📢 Apply for the 2027–2029 #JacobsCIFARFellowship by 2 Feb 2026: cifar.ca/next-generat... #ApplyNow #Education

📊 In a new @gpforeducation.bsky.social blog, Hinah Mian highlights how impact-linked finance helps EdTech organizations build evidence, measure outcomes, and scale responsibly. 🔗 www.globalpartnership.org/blog/impact-... #Education #EdTech

🔬 We’re thrilled to introduce the 2026-28 Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship cohort – interdisciplinary researchers tackling critical questions about how children learn, grow, and thrive across contexts. Meet the Fellows 👉 jacobsfoundation.org/fellowships/... #JacobsCIFARFellowship #Learning

👟 From long skirts in gymnastics to smart fabrics, every outfit tells a story. Explore how sportswear reflects the evolution of learning, inclusion & fair play in @dmolearning.bsky.social’s “Gear Up for Sports and Fair Play.” 🔗 Learn more: www.museumoflearning.org/stories/gear... #Education

🎓 Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellow Alejandro Ganimian is uncovering why differentiated instruction works and how to make it scalable. 🗓️ Apply for the 2027–2029 Fellowship by 2 Feb 2026: cifar.ca/next-generat... #Education #Research

In this #DataMustSpeak blog, we share how Ghana is turning the research-to-practice gap into action, making sure evidence reaches schools, supports teachers, and drives real change. www.unicef.org/innocenti/st...

🎓 How can teachers meet the needs of every learner in a diverse classroom? @boldinsights.bsky.social interviews Jacobs Foundation Research Fellow Alejandro Ganimian on how differentiated instruction helps teachers adapt lessons to every student. 🔗 boldscience.org/the-economis... #Education

📚 What does "modern" #EducationResearch look like today? @radboudumc.bsky.social's Rogier Kievit shares how the #LEVANTE initiative embodies a unique approach to human #CognitiveDevelopment—one that is both truly global & collaborative to its core. Learn more 🔗 bit.ly/48CmPmU #LearningVariability

💡How will AI change education by 2028? Share your forecast in EdTechnical's $25K global challenge. Judges include OpenAI, DeepMind, @gatesfoundation.bsky.social & Stanford. ⏳ Deadline: Dec 16 🔗 www.edtechnical.com/competition #AI #Education #FutureOfLearning

📢 Applications are open for the 2026 #JacobsCIFARFellowship! A new partnership between the Jacobs Foundation and CIFAR supports early- & mid-career researchers advancing how children learn & develop worldwide. 🗓️ Apply by 2 February 2026 → cifarportal.smapply.io/prog/jacobs_...

📚 From notebooks to tablets, what's in every school bag tells a story of how children learn. Explore @dmolearning.bsky.social’s story on how simple objects reveal the history of education. 🔗 www.museumoflearning.org/stories/what... #Education #Learning

📚 On #WorldChildrensDay, we’re reminded that the future depends on what—and how—children learn today. We’re working with partners worldwide to make education systems more equitable, effective, and evidence-driven. 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org?utm_source=B... #Education #LearningForAll

📞 2025 #KJJPrize laureate Hirokazu Yoshikawa shares how his time as a hotline counselor shaped his approach to research, mentorship, & human development. Step into Hiro’s world and hear the voices of those who have been a part of his journey 🎧 researchprize2025.jacobsfoundation.org #Education

📚 In Côte d’Ivoire, teachers are transforming learning through PNAPAS, a new national program supported by the CLEF coalition. Read more 🔗 www.clefcoalition.com/en/pnapas-a-... #Education #CLEF #Evidence #Learning

🏆 Last Friday in Zürich, Professor @hiroyoshikawany.bsky.social received the 2025 #KJJPrize for his pioneering research on early childhood development, learning and policy. Discover more: jacobsfoundation.org/professor-hi... #Education #Learning #Research #Evidence

🧠 What can brain science teach us about adolescence? In a @boldinsights.bsky.social interview, Jacobs Foundation Research Fellow Brenden Tervo-Clemmens explores how daily brain changes shape how teens learn, think & grow. Read more 👉 boldscience.org/the-neurosci... #Learning #Research

How can we make education evidence easier to find, compare, and use? In London, the taxonomy technical working group met for the second time last month — co-developing a shared framework to strengthen evidence-informed decision-making across the sector. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3LG6tk5 #Education

📍This Friday in Zürich: the 2025 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize Ceremony & Symposium. Join leading researchers & policymakers to explore how science drives better learning outcomes for children. 🎓 Register for the Symposium: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... #Education #Research #Learning #Impact

🏆 Meet Professor Hirokazu Yoshikawa — developmental psychologist, global leader in early childhood research, and this year’s Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize laureate. 🎥 Watch the video below #Education #KJJPrize

💡 As education budgets shrink, we must focus on how money is spent, not just how much. Our Co-CEO Simon Sommer speaks to Swiss Info about using evidence & collaboration to strengthen education systems. 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org/smarter-spen... #Learning #Education #Evidence

🪼In the 1800s, glass artists Rudolph & Leopold Blaschka recreated marine life in extraordinary detail — preserving biodiversity before modern tools existed. Explore their story on @dmolearning.bsky.social: www.museumoflearning.org/stories/sea-... #Oceans #Education #Science

🌍 A successful #ADEATriennale2025 in Ghana! The Jacobs Foundation joined partners to highlight how evidence and collaboration drive stronger education systems across Africa. @gpforeducation.bsky.social #Learning #Evidence #Education

🔬"We can do great things in the Global South... and have an impact in global science" 🌍 Cecilia Calero shares why she joined the #LEVANTE project—and how she sees her site's influence across borders. Learn more 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org/levante-welc... #CognitiveDevelopment #LearningVariability

🧠 How does the social world shape the developing brain? @boldinsights.bsky.social speaks with Jacobs Foundation Research Fellow @sofievalk.bsky.social on linking neuroscience, education & wellbeing. 🔗 boldscience.org/the-cognitiv... #Neuroscience #Education #Learning

📊 The Jacobs Foundation & @wwhglobaled.bsky.social are highlighting how Education Evidence Labs (EdLabs) are helping governments in Ghana, South Africa & beyond turn research into policy. 🔗 Read the full blog: jacobsfoundation.org/how-educatio... #EdLabs #Evidence #Education

🌍 The Jacobs Foundation joins partners at the #ADEATriennale 2025 in Ghana to explore how evidence and collaboration can strengthen education systems across Africa. @gpforeducation.bsky.social #Learning #Evidence

In this video, @uzh-ch.bsky.social's Iliana Karipidis explains the #LEVANTE project's representative research approach, and how it's better equipped to assess how children across the world learn differently today. Learn more ➡️ jacobsfoundation.org/levante-welc... #Linguistics

🎓 Calling academics & practitioners in Switzerland! On 14 Nov, the Jacobs Foundation Symposium honors Prof. Hirokazu Yoshikawa, 2025 Klaus J. Jacobs Prize laureate, and explores how science drives better outcomes for children. 📍 ETH Zürich | Seats limited: bit.ly/4oCjKZh #ChildDevelopment

💡 The @dmolearning.bsky.social’s Teacher Zone gives teachers tools to design lessons that reflect their students’ needs — track progress, adapt, and share with ease. 🔗 Sign up for free: www.museumoflearning.org/teacher-zone/ #Teachers #Learning

🎓 Scaling practices of schools that outperform peer schools in similar settings can help improve learning. The #DataMustSpeak research synthesis report, made possible through the Jacobs Foundation + @unicefinnocenti.bsky.social partnership, highlights these practices. Read more 🔗 bit.ly/47a2zXK

🧩 At the Cross-Country Learning Exchange in Nairobi, Inês Charro shared how the Jacobs Foundation’s EdLabs in Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Colombia & Switzerland are bridging evidence + policy. #EvidenceUse #Education

In a recent webinar, partners from the CLEF Coalition came together to discuss how shared data & long-term partnerships are tackling child labor in Côte d’Ivoire. 🎥 www.clefcoalition.com/en/webinar-r... #Education #Partnerships

💻 From paraphrasing tools to hybrid writing, AI detection is getting harder and less accurate. In the Ed-Technical podcast, Libby & Owen break down what is and isn't working & explore new ways to assess learning. 🎧 Listen on @boldinsights.bsky.social: boldscience.org/the-trouble-... #Education

📰 #ICYMI Our autumn What We Learn newsletter highlights milestones in evidence & education, from Beyond 1 Billion to CEPE’s locally led reform in Colombia. 🔗 Catch up: jacobsfoundation.org/what-we-lear... #Learning #Philanthropy

🔀 Where do participants, policy, and practice intersect? Catherine Lebel, Associate Professor at @ucalgary.bsky.social, explains how her #LEVANTE project findings are already driving tangible changes beyond the classroom. Learn more ➡️ jacobsfoundation.org/levante-welc... #CognitiveDevelopment

🎉 In September, the Jacobs Foundation surpassed CHF 1 billion in philanthropic giving since 1989. Beyond 1 Billion is our commitment to lasting, evidence-based change in education. Learn more 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org/who-we-are/b... #Education #Philanthropy