Bezos Family Foundation

We recently invited partners and colleagues to reflect on the future by answering a simple question: What’s one inspiring or encouraging trend in the learning ecosystem you’re keeping an eye on?

One theme that emerged was growing momentum to strengthen the systems that support families with young children. From bipartisan progress on paid family and medical leave to new investments in early childhood and stronger recognition of early educators as essential community leaders, these efforts signal a broader shift toward valuing early care and education as foundational to thriving families and communities.

Hear more about the 2026 ideas that have the Bezos Family Foundation’s attention—and our optimism on our website: https://ow.ly/LGue50Y1TlN

“In just one year, [the Center for Rising Generations] has gone from an idea to a force,” said Executive Director Kaya Henderson. “We’ve proven what happens when you bet on young people: they deliver big, they lead boldly, and they remind us that the future is here.”

From vision to impact, the Center for Rising Generations is reshaping what community engagement can look like—youth-led, innovative, and bold.

Read the full story: https://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/story/building-youth-led-systems-for-community-engagement

What fuels today’s youth-focused leaders? For many of our partners, it’s their own powerful experiences as young people navigating civic life.

In our latest story, leaders from the Kentucky Student Voice Team, Zuni Youth Enrichment Project (ZYEP), Rhizome and Generation Citizen share inspiration from their own lives and offer wisdom to the next generation of changemakers.

📖 Read more: https://ow.ly/IE9850WEIyW

Adolescent Portfolio Partners Drive Change Inspired by Their Journeys | Bezos Family Foundation Leaders from our adolescent grantmaking portfolio share how their adolescent experiences motivated them to lead organizations serving young people today.

Do you have a bold idea to help students and caregivers access clear, meaningful, and actionable information about K-12 education and development?

Cambiar Education is accepting applications until August 31st for the Thrive Grant, supporting innovations that strengthen student agency and caregiver empowerment.

Apply today! https://ow.ly/vyrg50WwSgi