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.
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
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.
All Learnings
Learning Accelerates When Students Join the Feedback Loop
When students and families sat side by side with the same information, the quality of engagement changed dramatically.
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.
Geaux Far Louisiana: Families Leading Early Childhood Systems Change
In Louisiana, parents and providers aren’t just at the table — they’re leading it. See how Geaux Far is building an early childhood system that works for families, from the ground up.
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.
Meet Our New Researchers 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.
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.