Rethinking the Path to Community-Engaged Research
Andrew Nalani reflects on shifting from outcomes to ecosystems and what it takes to prepare the next generation of scholars.
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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.
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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.
Walking Softly, Listening Carefully
For Meghan Orman, the past six months as a Jackie Bezos Researcher in Residence have been shaped by conversations, listening sessions, conferences, and quiet reflection.
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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. …
Dr. John Deasy Named New President of Bezos Family Foundation
We are pleased to announce that Dr. John Deasy has been named the new president of the Bezos Family Foundation….
Five Questions with Dr. John Deasy, our new President
Since 2000, the Bezos Family Foundation has been led by its president and vice-president, Jackie and Mike Bezos, toward a…
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…
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…
Mount Sinai and Vroom Take a Fresh Approach to Brain-Building Across Teams
Dominique Weiss, a nurse and lactation consultant at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, recalls when she became…
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…
The Healing Power of Real Talk
For Black families, the racial reckoning of 2020 surfaced questions around identity, justice, and community that had been simmering for…
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…