Pactful is a social good innovation curriculum and tool for teenagers and their teachers who want to
Pactful® is a patent-pending social good innovation tool and curriculum used globally by teenagers and teachers who want to build a better world, developed and hosted by the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego. Pactful’s no-cost curriculum, programs, and events inspire teens and their teachers to actively engage in the design thinking process and develop an
05/11/2025
Anchored in standards. Guided by innovation. ⚓
Join the JTIC26 Challenge and bring project-based learning to life in your classroom! Discover how design thinking connects seamlessly with US core education standards through flexible, purposeful projects built for any classroom.
Ready to start? Sign up now — link in bio!
31/10/2025
JTIC26 is setting sail!⛵
We’re back with a brand-new theme — Design Thinking as Our North Star — and exciting updates for returning educators.
Flexible timelines
Redesigned Huddles
New awards + surprise perks
Ready to come aboard and keep innovating with us?💡
Sign up for challenge by clicking the link in our bio!
24/10/2025
Supe Tank 2025! ⚓️
Pactful was proud to be part of the Class for the Future initiative, where superintendents pitched groundbreaking ideas to reimagine education. 💡📚
Our team connected with inspiring leaders, shared how Pactful empowers students through innovation and career readiness, and sparked excitement for JTIC26!
17/10/2025
Set sail with the JTIC26 Huddles!🧭 Gain new tools, spark creativity, and connect with educators worldwide as we guide students through their innovation journeys. 💡
10/04/2025
We are beyond excited to announce the incredible panel of judges for the 2025 Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge! These trailblazers in STEM, social goods, policy, United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and communication are set to inspire and guide you to greatness.
Our notable judges include visionaries from The Beyond Lab, UN Geneva, engineers from Firefly Aerospace, and the lead AI researcher at MITRE. Their expertise will ensure your groundbreaking ideas get the recognition they deserve.
🌟 Reminder: Your pitch is due on April 30! 🌟 This is your moment to shine and make a difference. Keep refining your ideas, perfecting your presentations, and get ready to impress our stellar judges.
The future of innovation is in your hands!
Stay tuned for more updates and let's make this challenge unforgettable! 🌍✨
06/03/2025
A huge thank you to the San Diego Diplomacy Council for inviting us to the Binational Youth Summit! 🌎🤝 Martha and Ashley had an incredible time at CETYS Universidad in Tijuana, connecting with passionate educators and exploring innovative approaches to education.
Bringing students together is essential for shaping the future of global leadership. Through collaboration and creativity, we can empower the next generation with the skills and mindset to tackle real-world challenges! 💡🚀
28/01/2025
The 2025 Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge kicked off last week with a live webinar welcoming the amazing educators that will be guiding their students through the Pactful design thinking curriculum. 🚀 A HUGE thank you to Dan Lenzen and Oscar Rivera, both JTIC 24 winning educators, for sharing your experience and providing valuable tips.💡
El Jacobs Desafío de innovación para l@s adolescentes 2025 arrancó la semana pasada con una reunión en vivo para dar la bienvenida a l@s increíbles educador@s quienes guiarán a sus estudiantes a través del currículo de diseño de Pactful. 🚀 Un ENORME agradecimiento a Dan Lenzen y Oscar Rivera, ambos educadores ganadores de JTIC 24, por compartir su experiencia y valiosos consejos.💡
22/01/2025
We have extended the registration deadline for the 2025 Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge to February 18, 2025. The Challenge is currently in progress but we understand that many countries are on a different academic calendar. Register today: https://forms.gle/zuxLwL4vP5wZXNq4A
Hemos extendido la fecha límite de inscripción para el Jacobs Desafío de innovación para l@s adolescentes 2025 hasta el 18 de febrero de 2025. El Desafío está actualmente en curso, pero entendemos que muchos países tienen un calendario académico diferente. Regístrate hoy: https://forms.gle/zuxLwL4vP5wZXNq4A
21/01/2025
¡Aún hay tiempo para inscribirte en el Jacobs Desafío de innovación para l@s adolescentes 2025! 🥳💡
La fecha límite para inscribirse se ha extendido hasta el 18 de febrero.
Haz clic en el enlace en nuestro perfil.
17/01/2025
Is your country participating in the 2025 Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge? Over the last five years, 20, 186 middle- and high-school students from 42 countries have developed an innovator's mindset through the free Pactful curriculum.
There's still time to sign up https://forms.gle/zuxLwL4vP5wZXNq4A! The Challenge begins on January 22, 2025 and is more accessible than ever with curriculum in both English AND Spanish.
15/01/2025
We're uniting middle- and high-school students and teachers worldwide to develop innovative solutions for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This exciting program is hosted by The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the School of Leadership and Education at the University of San Diego. Now available in both English AND Spanish, the curriculum is accessible to more students than ever before!
Best of all? It's free to participate, and applications are open now! Join us in creating positive change for our world. The Challenge starts on January 22nd.
Sign up here! https://forms.gle/zuxLwL4vP5wZXNq4A
Please share this opportunity with your colleagues, friends, or other community members!