The International Advisory Board (IAB) of the Institute for the Future of Education is a high-level body that supports the Institute’s strategic direction setting and global positioning. Its members bring deep expertise in education, innovation, skills development, and public policy and serve as trusted advisors who provide critical feedback, challenge assumptions, and help identify bold opportunities for impact. The Board also acts as a bridge to international networks, unlocking new partnerships, funding sources, and platforms for collaboration.

IFE Flagship Projects

The IFE Flagship Projects are strategic institutional initiatives that have been shaped and refined with input from the International Advisory Board. They embody the Institute’s commitment to systemic educational transformation through innovation, collaboration, and global engagement.

Executive Program for Higher Education Leaders (in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania)

This initiative, developed in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, aims to empower university leaders in Latin America with the essential tools, mindsets, and networks to lead institutional transformation. The program features in-person and virtual modules focused on innovation, sustainability, and leadership. Its goal is to develop higher education institutions that are prepared for the future across the region.

IFE AI Nexus

A collaborative research and innovation hub focused on artificial intelligence and learning analytics in education. It enables large-scale pilots, joint research, policy guidance, and training to help institutions integrate AI into teaching and learning in a responsible and effective way—leveraging the infrastructure of IFE and Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Skills Hub

Skills Hub is a platform designed to close the skills gap between education and the labor market. It supports governments, industries, and universities with skills forecasting, short-cycle program design, and policy development. The initiative combines data, research, and partnerships to foster inclusive upskilling and reskilling ecosystems across Latin America.

FAIR Learning Model - El Camino

A hybrid learning model that combines AI-powered tutoring via WhatsApp with human mentorship to support vulnerable segments of the population. Initially piloted in Monterrey, it has demonstrated strong engagement and learning outcomes. The IAB identified El Camino’s potential for massive scalability as a low-cost, high-impact solution to advance educational equity.

Global South EdTech Network

This initiative aims to identify, adapt, and scale educational technology solutions for Latin America and developing economies. It builds a collaborative network to address shared challenges through research, open innovation, and a validation marketplace. The project amplifies Global South voices and fosters sustainable, evidence-based EdTech innovation.

IFE International Advisory Board Members

Michael J. L. Fung

President IFE International Advisory Board Executive Director Institute for the Future of Education Tecnológico de Monterrey

Courtney Brown

Vice President of Strategy Lumina Foundation

Raúl Valdés-Cotera

Chief Program Coordinator UNESCOInstitute for Lifelong Learning

Horacio Arredondo

Dean School of Business & EGADE Business School Tecnológico de Monterrey

Matt Sigelman

President Burning Glass Institute

Paul LeBlanc

Co-Founder Matter and Space

Douglas Lynch

Senior Fellow USC Rossier School of Education

Maia Sharpley

Managing Partner Odonata Ventures

Michelle Weise

Co-Founder Rise & Design

Juan Pablo Murra

Rector Tecnológico de Monterrey

Feniosky Peña-Mora

Vice President of Research Tecnológico de Monterrey

José Escamilla

Secretary IFE International Advisory Board Associate Director Institute for the Future of Education Tecnológico de Monterrey

The International Advisory Board (IAB) of the Institute for the Future of Education is a high-level body that supports the Institute’s strategic direction setting and global positioning. Its members bring deep expertise in education, innovation, skills development, and public policy and serve as trusted advisors who provide critical feedback, challenge assumptions, and help identify bold opportunities for impact. The Board also acts as a bridge to international networks, unlocking new partnerships, funding sources, and platforms for collaboration.

IFE Flagship Projects

The IFE Flagship Projects are strategic institutional initiatives that have been shaped and refined with input from the International Advisory Board. They embody the Institute’s commitment to systemic educational transformation through innovation, collaboration, and global engagement.

Executive Program for Higher Education Leaders (in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania)

This initiative, developed in partnership with the University of Pennsylvania, aims to empower university leaders in Latin America with the essential tools, mindsets, and networks to lead institutional transformation. The program features in-person and virtual modules focused on innovation, sustainability, and leadership. Its goal is to develop higher education institutions that are prepared for the future across the region.

IFE AI Nexus

A collaborative research and innovation hub focused on artificial intelligence and learning analytics in education. It enables large-scale pilots, joint research, policy guidance, and training to help institutions integrate AI into teaching and learning in a responsible and effective way—leveraging the infrastructure of IFE and Tecnológico de Monterrey.

Skills Hub

Skills Hub is a platform designed to close the skills gap between education and the labor market. It supports governments, industries, and universities with skills forecasting, short-cycle program design, and policy development. The initiative combines data, research, and partnerships to foster inclusive upskilling and reskilling ecosystems across Latin America.

FAIR Learning Model - El Camino

A hybrid learning model that combines AI-powered tutoring via WhatsApp with human mentorship to support vulnerable segments of the population. Initially piloted in Monterrey, it has demonstrated strong engagement and learning outcomes. The IAB identified El Camino’s potential for massive scalability as a low-cost, high-impact solution to advance educational equity.

Global South EdTech Network

This initiative aims to identify, adapt, and scale educational technology solutions for Latin America and developing economies. It builds a collaborative network to address shared challenges through research, open innovation, and a validation marketplace. The project amplifies Global South voices and fosters sustainable, evidence-based EdTech innovation.

IFE International Advisory Board Members

Michael J. L. Fung

President IFE International Advisory Board Executive Director Institute for the Future of Education Tecnológico de Monterrey

Courtney Brown

Vice President of Strategy Lumina Foundation

Raúl Valdés-Cotera

Chief Program Coordinator UNESCOInstitute for Lifelong Learning

Horacio Arredondo

Dean School of Business & EGADE Business School Tecnológico de Monterrey

Matt Sigelman

President Burning Glass Institute

Paul LeBlanc

Co-Founder Matter and Space

Douglas Lynch

Senior Fellow USC Rossier School of Education

Maia Sharpley

Managing Partner Odonata Ventures

Michelle Weise

Co-Founder Rise & Design

Juan Pablo Murra

Rector Tecnológico de Monterrey

Feniosky Peña-Mora

Vice President of Research Tecnológico de Monterrey

José Escamilla

Secretary IFE International Advisory Board Associate Director Institute for the Future of Education Tecnológico de Monterrey

The Research Lab is committed to conducting innovative interdisciplinary research that addresses the most pressing challenges facing education worldwide.

The Research Lab is committed to conducting innovative interdisciplinary research that addresses the most pressing challenges facing education worldwide.

IFE Impact Reports

The IFE Impact Reports present a summary of the achievements of all initiatives undertaken by the Institute for the Future of Education over a one-year period. Through a diverse portfolio of initiatives, the Institute engages in partnerships with academia, industry experts, policymakers, and visionary leaders to shape the future of the educational landscape.

This report is structured into four key sections:

Interdisciplinary Research: Through its initiatives, the Institute promotes a research culture that addresses educational challenges through interdisciplinary collaborations and knowledge sharing. Its approach involves designing research projects aligned with educational goals, collecting and analyzing data, and collaborating with other researchers and educators to improve teaching practices and learning outcomes.

Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer: These initiatives aim to strengthen the EdTech ecosystem through programs, awards, and networking events, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. They also encourage the generation of intellectual property and technology transfer, all to transform education through technological entrepreneurship.

Impact Projects and Consulting: Through these initiatives, the Institute also promotes job mobility by equipping individuals with a suitable skill set to access better opportunities and improve their quality of life. Additionally, it offers consulting services focused primarily on designing and implementing new educational models.

Dissemination and Community Building: These initiatives drive a culture of educational innovation, impacting the educational ecosystem through open resources and content. They also create and strengthen educational communities to foster collaboration and idea exchange, ultimately generating a positive impact on society.

IFE Impact Report (March 2024 to February 2025

This report highlights the achievements and impact of the Institute for the Future of Education during the period from March 2024 to February 2025.

Over the past year, we have made significant strides in educational innovation across Latin America and other regions. These accomplishments have been made possible through close collaboration with our partners, with whom we share a strong commitment to transforming education.

We invite you to download the IFE Impact Report and explore the stories behind each initiative. We hope this report serves as a source of inspiration and encourages you to join our mission to improve lives through educational transformation

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IFE Impact Reports

The IFE Impact Reports present a summary of the achievements of all initiatives undertaken by the Institute for the Future of Education over a one-year period. Through a diverse portfolio of initiatives, the Institute engages in partnerships with academia, industry experts, policymakers, and visionary leaders to shape the future of the educational landscape.

This report is structured into four key sections:

Interdisciplinary Research: Through its initiatives, the Institute promotes a research culture that addresses educational challenges through interdisciplinary collaborations and knowledge sharing. Its approach involves designing research projects aligned with educational goals, collecting and analyzing data, and collaborating with other researchers and educators to improve teaching practices and learning outcomes.

Entrepreneurship and Technology Transfer: These initiatives aim to strengthen the EdTech ecosystem through programs, awards, and networking events, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange. They also encourage the generation of intellectual property and technology transfer, all to transform education through technological entrepreneurship.

Impact Projects and Consulting: Through these initiatives, the Institute also promotes job mobility by equipping individuals with a suitable skill set to access better opportunities and improve their quality of life. Additionally, it offers consulting services focused primarily on designing and implementing new educational models.

Dissemination and Community Building: These initiatives drive a culture of educational innovation, impacting the educational ecosystem through open resources and content. They also create and strengthen educational communities to foster collaboration and idea exchange, ultimately generating a positive impact on society.

IFE Impact Report (March 2024 to February 2025

This report highlights the achievements and impact of the Institute for the Future of Education during the period from March 2024 to February 2025.

Over the past year, we have made significant strides in educational innovation across Latin America and other regions. These accomplishments have been made possible through close collaboration with our partners, with whom we share a strong commitment to transforming education.

We invite you to download the IFE Impact Report and explore the stories behind each initiative. We hope this report serves as a source of inspiration and encourages you to join our mission to improve lives through educational transformation

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The reports generated by the project Shaping Skills serve as a comprehensive analytical tool, offering an in-depth snapshot of workforce competencies within diverse sectors. Central to the report is the creation and refinement of an adaptive taxonomy of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA), designed to map and organize the competencies required to meet evolving industry demands. Drawing from data collected from job postings for each occupation and related roles in a specific sector, the report analyzes the distribution of competencies through graphical methods, identifying trends, patterns, and key categories.

Structured to lead readers toward a clear grasp of emerging workforce priorities, the reports also offer a deeper examination of the occupational landscape. They uncover valuable insights into the workforce’s specialized needs, highlighting how employment patterns and job roles are evolving in response to technological shifts and changing market dynamics. By mapping these trends, the reports empower stakeholders with actionable knowledge to proactively address future workforce challenges and opportunities.

Finally, through its focused examination of knowledge, skills, and abilities, these reports provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trajectory of the workforce in the analyzed sector. It provides a foundation for deeper investigation into how technological change is redefining work, outlining strategies to build a resilient and competitive workforce while bridging sectors and guiding the future of education and employment.

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The reports generated by the project Shaping Skills serve as a comprehensive analytical tool, offering an in-depth snapshot of workforce competencies within diverse sectors. Central to the report is the creation and refinement of an adaptive taxonomy of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA), designed to map and organize the competencies required to meet evolving industry demands. Drawing from data collected from job postings for each occupation and related roles in a specific sector, the report analyzes the distribution of competencies through graphical methods, identifying trends, patterns, and key categories.

Structured to lead readers toward a clear grasp of emerging workforce priorities, the reports also offer a deeper examination of the occupational landscape. They uncover valuable insights into the workforce’s specialized needs, highlighting how employment patterns and job roles are evolving in response to technological shifts and changing market dynamics. By mapping these trends, the reports empower stakeholders with actionable knowledge to proactively address future workforce challenges and opportunities.

Finally, through its focused examination of knowledge, skills, and abilities, these reports provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future trajectory of the workforce in the analyzed sector. It provides a foundation for deeper investigation into how technological change is redefining work, outlining strategies to build a resilient and competitive workforce while bridging sectors and guiding the future of education and employment.

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