Meet Our 2026 Jackie Bezos Researcher in Residence
Introducing the inaugural Jackie Bezos Researchers in Residence — two scholars joining the Foundation to turn cutting-edge science into real impact for children, families, and communities.
Learnings
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
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.
Announcing Dr. William (Bill) Hite as the New President of the Bezos Family Foundation
We are pleased to announce that Dr. William (Bill) Hite, EdD, will be the Bezos Family Foundation’s new President.
All Learnings
Remembering Jackie Bezos
Jackie Bezos, co-founder of the Bezos Family Foundation, passed away on August 14, 2025. Her vision is the blueprint we follow. Read our remembrance of her life and legacy.
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.
What’s Energizing Our Researcher Partners in 2025
From AI tools for teachers to diverting youth from detention, 12 researchers share the breakthroughs and bold ideas driving their work and giving them hope.
How Vroom is helping families talk about and understand identity formation.
Babies notice physical traits by three months. So why do we wait to talk about identity? Vroom’s new research-backed tips help families start the conversation early — in 19 languages.
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.
One Bright Idea: A 2Gen Approach for Family Well-Being
Supporting kids without supporting their parents only goes so far. Ascend’s two-generation approach treats the whole family — and after 10+ years, the data backs it up.
How Community-Based Doula Programs are Promoting Better Birth Outcomes
Moms have it hard in America. It may be 2024, but the US continues to have the highest maternal mortality…
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. …
Growing Recognition and Real Hope
We know from the science that how we learn shapes who we become. That learning begins for many by dedicated…