Articles & Interviews

The Jacobs Foundation, one of the world’s leading foundations supporting child development and evidence-based education, and Jacobs Holding, a leading professional investment firm, will transition from a historically intertwined setup to becoming two independent institutions. The Jacobs Foundation will assume full control over its assets. In this context, Jacobs Holding, backed by members of the […]

We are delighted to share the Jacobs Foundation 2024 Annual Report, which highlights a transformative year of progress in advancing children’s learning and development worldwide. In 2024, we deepened our commitment to improving education systems by embedding evidence at the heart of decision-making, from classroom instruction to national policy. The report spotlights key milestones across […]

The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Tina Cassidy as its first-ever Country Director for Switzerland, marking a significant milestone in the Foundation’s commitment to strengthening its presence and partnerships within the Swiss education ecosystem. Tina Cassidy brings extensive experience in education policy, school leadership, and system-wide innovation. Since 2017, she has […]

The Jacobs Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of three new global program managers to support its expanding global portfolio and strategic goals. Inês Charro, Yasmine Bekkouche, and Nelson Amaya joined the Foundation in March 2025, bringing extensive experience in education, international development, and data-driven knowledge management. Inês Charro joins the Global Learning and […]

The first edition of our What We Learn newsletter for 2025 is now available! This edition features updates on our continued commitment to Strategy 2030, from celebrating the first year of Colombia Evidencia Potencial en Educación (CEPE), to deepening our investment in Education Evidence Labs and exploring the role of AI in meaningful learning. Explore […]

March 2025 marks one year since the inception of Colombia Evidencia Potencial en Educación (CEPE) , one of our innovative country programs dedicated to embedding evidence into Colombia’s education system Designed to foster collaboration between researchers, policymakers, and educators, CEPE is focused on improving learning outcomes through three key components: Over the past year, CEPE has […]

The Jacobs Foundation’s Samuel Kembou, Global Lead for Learning and Evidence, recently joined Emilie Compignie on the Donors | Tips  podcast to share insights on the strategic role of philanthropy, the power of public-private partnerships, and how mobilizing resources can create a lasting impact in education. Public-private partnerships are critical in addressing complex education challenges, ensuring sustainable funding […]

In an evolving EdTech landscape, evidence is no longer just an academic exercise—it’s a commercial imperative. In a new guest article for Brighteye Ventures Sidekick, the Jacobs Foundation’s Libby Hills explores why proving that EdTech products work isn’t just beneficial for learners but also good for business. Drawing from the Jacobs Foundation’s internal analysis, Libby highlights a compelling […]

There is growing recognition that evidence should play a central role in shaping education policies and programs. But for this to happen, we need to rethink how research is generated, shared, and applied. Too often, education studies sit behind paywalls, remain disconnected from the realities of classrooms, or fail to engage the very communities they aim […]