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GCE-US responds to first-ever World Development Report that focuses on education

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GCE-US responds to first-ever World Development Report that focuses on educationSeptember 26, 2017 | News | GCE-USFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2017 Contact: Jennifer Rigg, Executive DirectorGlobal Campaign for Education – US, 202-361-2135, jrigg@gce-us.org GCE-US responds to first-ever World Development Report that focuses on education The Global Campaign for Education – US (GCE-US), a broad-based coalition of over 80 organizational …

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1st Anniversary of Historic Refugee Summits Must Ensure Action on Commitments

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1st Anniversary of Historic Refugee Summits Must Ensure Action on CommitmentsSeptember 18, 2017 | | News | GCE-USFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2017 Contacts:Giulia McPherson – Chair, GCE-US Education in Emergencies Advocacy Group, 202-629-5942, gmcpherson@jesuits.orgJennifer Rigg – Executive Director, GCE-US, 202-361-2135, jrigg@gce-us.org 1st Anniversary of Historic Refugee Summits Must Ensure Action on Commitments The Global Campaign for Education – US …

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Great News: READ Act Passed!

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Great News: READ Act Passed!September 12, 2017 | | Action Alert | GCE-US   Great news: The READ Act has become law! Thank you to everyone advocating for the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act! The bill has now passed and been signed into law. This is a huge step forward to ensure quality education for all.Please thank your Members …

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READ Act Becomes Law

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READ Act Becomes LawSeptember 12, 2017 | | News | GCE-USWashington, DC, September 12, 2017 — The READ Act, legislation that will help millions of vulnerable children and youth around the world access quality education, has been signed into law. Congress passed the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act of 2017, bipartisan legislation to accelerate the impact of education …