What Phones in Focus Research Reveals About Cell Phones in Schools
Two researchers at the forefront of the national conversation share what the data reveals, what it doesn’t, and why both matter.
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Our Partners and Programs in Action
Together, we’re putting what we know about how young people learn, grow, and thrive into practice and creating more opportunities for more of them to reach their potential. We’re honored to share some of their stories with you.
Featured Learnings
Logan Smalley is turning curiosity into wonder at TED-Ed
For TED-Ed founder Logan Smalley, reach is just a part of the story of impact.
At TED-Ed, Emerging Technologies Matter in Education
At TED-Ed, emerging technologies matter in education. But student voice and skill-building matter more.
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A Future Built on Belonging
At Zuni Pueblo, ZYEP is helping young people stay rooted in their culture and community through arts, athletics, and mentorship.
Encouraging Trends in the Learning Ecosystem
What’s giving our partners hope in 2026? From rural innovation to youth civic power to the joy of reading, leaders across the learning ecosystem share the trends fueling their optimism.
Building Youth-Led Systems for Community Engagement
800+ young people from 42 states applied to the first Rising Generations Summit. One year in, CRG is proving what happens when you truly bet on young people.
Adolescent Portfolio Partners Drive Change Inspired by Their Own Journeys
The youth leaders of today were shaped by someone who believed in them. Our partners share the changemakers who lit their path and what they’d say to the next generation.
Joy and Curiosity Can Spark Purpose in Young People
nXu’s school-based model is helping young people find their “internal North Star” through SEL, identity, and career exploration.
Introducing the Center for Rising Generations
We’re proud to announce a $185M investment to the Aspen Institute to launch the Center for Rising Generations — a historic commitment to empowering youth as civic leaders, now and for generations to come.
Shaping the Future of Policy: Inside the First-Ever Interagency Youth Policy Summit
Here’s how the first-ever White House Youth Policy Summit put lived experience at the center of federal policymaking.
Here’s What’s Bringing Our Partners Hope
“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. As we reflect on 2023,…
Bringing History to Life in Classrooms
While many National History Day® (NHD) projects have been impactful for the students themselves, one project actually helped rewrite history. …
Field Notes: Three Areas in the Science of Adolescence to Watch This Year
Emerging research is informing how we understand and support adolescents and the environments where young people interact with peers and…
Big Ideas on a World Stage
Seats were filled, lights went down, cameras rolled, and alumni from the Bezos Scholars Program took the stage at the…
Resilience Is Not a Trait, It’s a Process
“What was the worst advice given to you by an adult as an adolescent?” This was the icebreaker card I…