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Zurich, Switzerland jacobsfoundation.org Joined March 2016

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Jacobs Foundation @Foundation_JF Sep 18, 2025

📢 The Jacobs Foundation has surpassed CHF 1 billion in philanthropic giving.

This milestone reflects 36 years of evidence-driven philanthropy; advancing children’s learning through research, partnerships & systems reform.

Explore ➡️
jacobsfoundation.org/who-we-are/bey…

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Jacobs Foundation @Foundation_JF Jan 8

In 2026, we'll be sharing our What We Learn newsletter every month, instead of quarterly.

📬 Stay up to date with the latest evidence, research & partnerships shaping children’s learning.

Subscribe today! 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org/newsletter/

#Education #Evidence #Learning

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Jacobs Foundation @Foundation_JF Jan 7

Catherine Lebel, Associate Professor at @UCalgary, explains how her #LEVANTE project findings are already driving tangible changes beyond the classroom.

Learn more 🔗 jacobsfoundation.org/levante-welcom…

#EducationPolicy #CognitiveDevelopment #Policy

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Jacobs Foundation @Foundation_JF Jan 6

🤖 How do young children learn from social robots?

For Kristyn Sommer of @Griffith_Uni, the Jacobs CIFAR Research Fellowship provided essential support to continue her work while navigating early-career caregiving and accessibility needs.

Apply by 2 Feb 2026 👉 cifar.ca/next-generatio…

#JacobsCIFARResearchFellowship

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Jacobs Foundation @Foundation_JF Jan 5

🌍 From 6-17 July 2026, the LEVANTE Hackathon will bring researchers together to use coordinated global data on children’s learning.

🔗 researcher.levante-project.org/hackathon

#LEVANTE #LearningVariability