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Read the latest news and announcements from the MIT Jameel World Education Lab and community.


In 2025, J-WEL became part of MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL). Together, we’re disrupting the status quo in education by evaluating and scaling up practical approaches that can transform learning. Learn more.
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In the News
April 18, 2025

Maine Indian Education Students Travel to MIT, Thanks to Beaver Works Summer Institute

During the week of March 24, 2025, 32 middle school students and 12 staff members from Maine Indian Education’s three schools traveled to MIT as part of the Beaver Works Summer Institute.

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In the News
March 25, 2025

"Biomedical lab in a box" empowers engineers in low- and middle-income countries

J-WEL Education Innovation grantee Nevan Hanumara is empowering engineers in low- and middle-income countries with a "Biomedical lab in a box."

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In the News
December 18, 2024

Turning adversity into opportunity

How a love for math and access to MIT Open Learning’s online learning resources helped a Sudanese learner pursue a career in data science.

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In the News
December 4, 2024

Jerry from Uganda: An Open Learner's Story

Jerry recently graduated from the MIT Emerging Talent certificate program in Computer and Data Science.

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In the News
November 13, 2024

Lotfullah from Afghanistan: An Open Learner's Story

Lotfullah recently graduated from the MIT Emerging Talent certificate program in Computer and Data Science.

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In the News
November 6, 2024

Ejada programme in Jordan improves students' academic performance; set to reach 1.4 million people

The Ejada programme has significantly improved the academic performance of tens of thousands of children in participating schools and supported teachers' mental health and wellbeing.

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Announcement
October 29, 2024

The MIT Jameel World Education Lab unveils new visual identity

MIT J-WEL is proud to unveil a new logo and visual identity that symbolizes academic innovation.

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Announcement
September 4, 2024

MIT Jameel World Education Lab supports 11 MIT research projects exploring innovative solutions to pressing educational needs

The Education Innovation Grant program, now in its eighth year, powers MIT research in interdisciplinary subjects that address barriers to education.

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Announcement
June 18, 2024

MIT Jameel World Education Lab grants inaugural Frontiers in Digital Learning Awards

Awarding the first Frontiers in Digital Learning awards, a new grant program that curates, activates, and shares insights from MIT Open Learning Digital Learning Lab researchers with the world.

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In the News
May 13, 2024

Ministry of Education inaugurates state-of-the-art Itz’at STEAM Academy

On May 11, 2024, the Government of Belize through the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology officially inaugurated the state-of-the-art Itz’at STEAM Academy.

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In the News
May 1, 2024

Fostering research, careers, and community in materials science

MICRO internship program expands, brings undergraduate interns from other schools to campus.

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In the News
April 25, 2024

MIT Emerging Talent opens pathways for underserved global learners

Learners across 24 countries build technical and employment skills in a collaborative community.

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Announcement
April 3, 2024

The Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) joins as J-WEL’s first consortium member

THENSA is an innovative consortium, representing ten universities across South Africa and Namibia, for advancing technology-focused institutions with a transformative societal impact.

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In the News
March 26, 2024

A revolutionary, bold educational endeavor for Belize

Itz’at STEAM Academy pushes the boundaries of education through innovative methodologies.

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Announcement
March 12, 2024

MIT Jameel World Education Lab welcomes Wadah Foundation as newest member

This announcement coincides with Wadah celebrating its sixteenth anniversary, marking a pivotal moment in advancing educational innovation and fostering positive global change.

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In the News
February 26, 2024

“We offer another place for knowledge”

After acquiring data science and AI skills from MIT, Jospin Hassan shared them with his community in the Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi.

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In the News
November 27, 2023

MIT students build connections with Black and Indigenous Brazilians to investigate culture and the environment

Travel offers students a chance to study how art and cultural activism can impact racial justice and environmental issues.

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In the News
November 1, 2023

"It is like a dream for my son to learn STEAM"

MIT students and staff mentor 80 middle schoolers during Full STEAM Ahead Into Summer program, encouraging hands-on learning and skill building.

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In the News
September 6, 2023

MIT researchers win grants to develop and test 14 innovative ideas to improve education

The Jameel World Education Lab awards more than $900K in Education Innovation Grants to researchers across MIT.

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Announcement
August 1, 2023

MIT Jameel World Education Lab welcomes new member Anjuman-I-Islam

This collaboration aims to leverage MIT expertise and resources to promote educational excellence, innovation, and social impact across all educational institutions affiliated with Anjuman-I-Islam.

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Announcement
June 30, 2023

MIT Jameel World Education Lab launches Emerging Talent and Certificate in Computer and Data Science

MIT Emerging Talent enables onramps to educational, professional and entrepreneurial opportunities for talented individuals from underserved communities around the world.

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In the News
March 23, 2023

Fixing the system from the inside out

Prof. Nancy Hopkins on harnessing data, building coalitions, and choosing the moments to drive equity shifts for women faculty at MIT.

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Announcement
March 23, 2023

MIT Jameel World Education Lab welcomes three member organizations dedicated to helping aspiring innovators to start smart

Three non-profit organizations with a proven record of local and regional support for emerging entrepreneurs and deep connection to MIT expertise, students, and alumni are joining MIT J-WEL.

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In the News
October 13, 2022

Professor Michel DeGraff named a fellow of the Linguistics Society of America

Selection as LSA Fellow marks the highest honor in the field of linguistics.

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Announcement
July 26, 2022

Anjali Sastry, J-WEL’s new Faculty Director, looks to J-WEL’s future

MIT J-WEL welcomes Anjali Sastry as its new Faculty Director and Associate Dean for Open Learning.

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Announcement
July 26, 2022

Vijay Kumar, J-WEL’s founding Executive Director and Dean for Open Learning, moves to a senior advisory role at MIT Open Learning

Vijay Kumar, Founding Executive Director of the Abdul Latif Jameel World Education Lab and Associate Dean for Open Learning, stepped down from his role on June 30, 2022.

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In the News
March 6, 2020

Learning workshop puts human skills on the workforce agenda

Prominent thought leaders gathered for a collaborative workshop to discuss what is increasingly sought after in STEM fields: human skills.

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In the News
March 2, 2020

Human Skills: Critical Components of Future Work

As we consider the skills toolkit required for individuals to adapt to the Future of Work, uniquely human skills need to remain top of mind.

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