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LATEST NEWS

What we learn March 2023
20 March 2023

Spring edition of our What We Learn newsletter

Our latest What We Learn newsletter includes updates about the Foundation in action, news from across our network, our insights, and a list of what we are reading. The Jacobs Foundation’s spring edition of their What We Learn newsletter is now available.

New Research Agenda
16 March 2023

Launch of Our New Research Agenda

Today we are proud to launch our exciting new research agenda to guide our work until 2030. Through our research agenda, we will further the science of learning variability to provide quality learning opportunities to every child.

The Text Klaus J. Jacobs Awards / Research Prize
22 February 2023
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Call for Nominations for the 2023 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize

The Jacobs Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2023 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize. The prize awards outstanding scientific contributions of individuals from all scholarly disciplines aiming at improving learning, development, and living conditions of children and youth. This includes, but is not limited to, educational sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, computer sciences, and medical sciences.

The Text Klaus J. Jacobs Awards / Research Prize
16 January 2023

Call for Nominations: 2023 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize

The Jacobs Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2023 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize. The prize awards outstanding scientific contributions of individuals from all scholarly disciplines aiming at improving learning, development, and living conditions of children and youth. This includes, but is not limited to, educational sciences, psychology, economics, sociology, family studies, media studies, political sciences, linguistics, neurosciences, computer sciences, and medical sciences.

Reports & Studies

Formative Assessment Spotlight – Improving Learning for Every Child

The Jacobs Foundation and Finnish education organization HundrED have released a new report highlighting 14 formative assessment solutions that support teaching and learning.

Annual Report 2021

The Annual Reports provide a comprehensive overview of the Jacobs Foundation’s activities, institution, and finances.

Advocacy

CEPS study on the socio-political work of nonprofit organizations and grantmaking foundations.

Transforming social policy, education, and children’s lives

The Jacobs Foundation program Transforming Education in Cocoa Communities (TRECC) published a report today, documenting work over the last five years to improve the living conditions of farmers and their children in Côte d’Ivoire.

OECD Survey on Social and Emotional Skills

The OECD Survey on Social and Emotional Skills survey identifies and assesses the conditions and practices that foster or hinder the development of social and emotional skills for 10- and 15-year-old students from around the world.

Unlocking the impact of EdTech

The Jacobs Foundation commits CHF 40 million to global EdTech research and investment.

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GIVING ALL CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN

Every child has an enormous capacity to learn and must be given an equal opportunity to thrive. This philosophy and ambition form the bedrock of the Jacobs Foundation’s work. Watch why our work will continue to be necessary until all children enjoy the same opportunities to learn.

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LATEST VIDEO

Happy schools are strong learning environments!

Happy schools are strong learning environments! Experts in our network say we can build happy school surroundings when we: make time for gratitude, spread smiles, play music and teach in nature

Our Podcasts

Impact in education through research-practice partnerships

This is a brand-new collaborative podcast mini-series between Emerald Publishing and the Jacobs Foundation.

Impact in education through research-practice partnerships

This is a brand-new collaborative podcast mini-series between Emerald Publishing and the Jacobs Foundation.

Impact in education through research-practice partnerships

This is a brand-new collaborative podcast mini-series between Emerald Publishing and the Jacobs Foundation.

Impact in education through research-practice partnerships

This is a brand-new collaborative podcast mini-series between Emerald Publishing and the Jacobs Foundation.

Impact in education through research-practice partnerships

This is a brand-new collaborative podcast mini-series between Emerald Publishing and the Jacobs Foundation.

Impact in education through research-practice partnerships

This is a brand-new collaborative podcast mini-series between Emerald Publishing and the Jacobs Foundation.