Jacobs Foundation

💡The Jacobs Foundation was pleased to speak with Andy Brock for the latest Re-Education newsletter, exploring the strategic role philanthropy can play in strengthening evidence-based decision-making and ensuring sustainable impact in education. 👉 Read the full newsletter for key insights on the future of philanthropic investment in learning: https://lnkd.in/dDFAq3i8 #Philanthropy #Education #Newsletter #Evidence #Sustainable #Impact #Insights

📋 New report! 🌎 For two years, the School Action Learning Exchange (SALEX) connected organizations across six continents to strengthen the role of evidence in education. This global effort—funded by the Jacobs Foundation and facilitated by Results for Development (R4D)—brought together 22 founding organizations, ranging from national education nonprofits to multilateral institutions. The SALEX Network Report is now available, sharing key insights on: ✅ What helped and hindered SALEX’s success ✅ The role of collaboration in generating and applying evidence ✅ Lessons for future education networks ➡️ Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/ehd_3jxh #Education #Evidence #Report #Impact #Collaboration #SALEX

We know that high-quality education policies should be based on rigorous evidence, but how do we make this the norm rather than the exception? The EdLabs Alignment Framework, developed by the Jacobs Foundation, provides a structured approach to embedding evidence into policymaking. 🔑 Key takeaways include: 🔹 There’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ for EdLabs. What matters is how they connect evidence, decision-makers, and education systems. 🔹 For evidence to have an impact, it must be accessible, relevant, and designed with policymakers in mind. 🔹 Long-term change requires institutional buy-in, cross-sector collaboration, and continuous learning. Learn more and download the framework here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ekdJfqKr #EdLabs #Education #Policy #Evidence #Learning

💡 What’s the key to building a high-value EdTech company? Proof that it works. New research from the Jacobs Foundation shows that: 📊 EdTech companies with evidence-backed solutions saw 50–70% higher MOICs than those without. 📊 87% of teachers now demand proof before adopting new technology. 📊 Investors are prioritizing products with demonstrable impact. As Libby Hills explains in her latest piece for Brighteye Ventures, investing in evidence generation is good practice and a growth strategy. 📖 Learn more and read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eTjgtqSS #EdTech #Education #Research #Impact #Evidence #Business

We’re thrilled to announce that the Jacobs Foundation is now on Bluesky! 🎉 We’re bringing our insights, research, and discussions on education and learning innovation to a new platform. Stay connected and join the conversation 👉 @https://lnkd.in/ekDkr-Zs #Education #Announcement #Bluesky #FollowUs

💡 Founders: want to build a valuable company? Prove your product works. Many Edtech founders see evidence generation as a "nice-to-have" rather than a growth driver. But the data tells a different story. 📊 In our first Sidekick guest article, Libby Hills (Jacobs Foundation, host of Ed-Technical Podcast) breaks down why investing in evidence isn’t just good practice- it’s good business. 🔍 The numbers speak for themselves: ✅ K-12 Edtech companies with evidence had 50-70% higher MOICs than those without. ✅ 87% of teachers now demand clear proof of effectiveness before adoption. ✅ Investors are actively prioritising evidence-backed products, such as our friends at Learn, Reach Capital, Owl Ventures and A-Street. 🚀 Our key takeaway? Building an evidence base isn’t just an academic exercise- it’s a commercial imperative. Whether it's for product refinement, customer trust, or securing investment, proof of impact can be a differentiator in today’s competitive market. Link in the comments! #Edtech #Futureofwork #productivity #AIinEducation

#ICYMI Last month, we celebrated the launch of The Rise of Knowledge Brokers in Global Education Governance, featuring a chapter by the Jacobs Foundation's Samuel Kembou, PhD and Donika Dimovska. They explore how EdLabs are transforming how research informs policymaking in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Switzerland, and Colombia. 📖 If you missed the launch, the full chapter and the video recording are available here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWGYgVmX #EdLabs #Evidence #Education #Policy #BookLaunch

We talk a lot about influencing policy through evidence, but how do we get from #evidence to #policy to #implementation, ultimately having an impact on children’s lives? 🇸🇱 The journey to #SierraLeone’s National Guidelines for Accelerated Education: 🚀 #SierraLeone is leading the way in transforming its education system with a focus on #RadicalInclusion! As part of this, the country is prioritising support for out-of-school children and youth (OOSCY), ensuring they have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. 🎓 To boost this effort, the Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education approached Education.org to co-develop a set of evidence-based guidelines for #AcceleratedEducationProgrammes (#AEPs), grounded in our AEPs synthesis (link to both in the comments🔽). These guidelines establish key benchmarks and criteria for AEP providers across Sierra Leone, setting the foundations for how to support out-of-school learners to return to formal education, access training, or enter employment. Their development involved close collaboration with key stakeholders at both regional and national levels—ensuring the guidelines are practical, adaptable, and aligned with local needs. The guidelines will reach approximately 600,000 out-of-school children and youth by 2030, and more who are at risk of dropping out and can be supported with retention strategies. 💡 What #BestPractices have we learnt along the way to inform the development of evidence-informed policies in other contexts? ➡️ Conrad Sackey Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education   Thank you to Echidna Giving, Oak Foundation, Dubai Cares, Porticus, Jacobs Foundation, and USAID for your foundational support. And, in particular, to the The Rockdale Foundation for your continued contribution to our work in Sierra Leone! Lindsey Barnett

Join the upcoming OECD Education and Skills webinar for a discussion on how intermediary organizations help ensure evidence reaches schools, teachers, and policymakers. 🎤 Featuring the Jacobs Foundation’s Samuel Kembou, PhD, alongside international experts shaping this work. 📅 13 February | ⏰ 13:00 CET Register below ⬇️ #EducationPolicy #EvidenceToPractice #Webinar