Articles & Interviews

Groundbreaking developments in early learning research have the potential to transform how children begin their learning journey. Bringing this research to the people who can use it takes a special kind of communication.

The Jacobs Foundation supports tomorrow’s leaders and decision makers who have demonstrated interest in the social impact space.

Children’s Worlds completed the third wave of their international survey, asking over 128,000 children in 35 countries worldwide about their lives. This unique project strives to understand and promote children’s own views and experiences of their lives.

A new report conducted by LEK and commissioned by Jacobs Foundation explores the potential of privately-run schools to benefit societies.

Research Fellow Yee Lee Shing discusses whether entering schooling contributes to the observed leap in cognitive, social, and moral functioning.

What will our children’s lives be like in 30 years? What skills will the members of the next generation need so that they can help shape the future, and thrive in that new world?

Researchers launch new website for people to test their sensitivity.

A group of 15 talented mid-career professionals from 5 sectors are enlisting their collective expertise in the Learning Sciences Exchange Fellowship to produce new and creative means of promoting early learning to help young children and families thrive.

The Youth Development Project shows remarkable results and has profoundly improved the lives of young farmers in Uganda. Claudia Huber tells us more about the lessons learned from this inspiring project.