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Our work is dedicated to giving every child a quality education. We believe this can only be achieved if education policy and practice are supported by evidence of what works best for children.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Our support goes beyond simply making funding available. We are an active and engaged funder and seek to apply our knowledge and competences in all our work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Globally, we work with leading researchers to understand how children learn, and locally, we support policymakers and practitioners to catalyze new research, financing mechanisms, and policy collaborations. We work with leading researchers, school practitioners, EdTech companies, investors, and education policymakers to drive initiatives that would not otherwise be possible.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n

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Our learning and evaluation approach is designed to empower us to make better decisions and work more effectively so that more children can experience quality education. <\/span><\/p>\n

We want to learn rapidly and iteratively so we can provide support in areas that show the greatest promise for long-lasting, systemic impact. We share our learning openly, to enable its widest possible application and to achieve long-lasting impact for education systems around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n

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\r\n The Jacobs Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Camilo Andr\u00e9s Morales and Karen Shormeh Sai as its new Country Directors for Colombia and Ghana, respectively. These appointments mark a significant milestone in the Foundation\u2019s commitment to strengthening its presence and partnerships within these key education ecosystems. Camilo Andr\u00e9s Morales, Country Director, Colombia Camilo […] <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n
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We know that children vary day-to-day in their skills and behaviors, that they differ from their peers, and learn in different environments with different tools and technology. It\u2019s what we call learning variability. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, research has not yet fully established the science of this variability, or how best to address it in different educational settings. By increasing our understanding of variability, we can better support policymakers and educators, helping them base decisions on evidence that will tailor learning to individual children and improve learning outcomes for every child.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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