Networked Impact takes the Global Education crisis. What does that mean? April 29, 2021 | | News | Sahar Khan, 260by26 The global education crisis has been going on for decades. Hundreds of millions of children are out of school all over the world. Lack of access to resources or living in conflict areas are two of the overarching …
Tracking Children’s Lost Potential
Tracking Children’s Lost Potential April 27, 2021 | | News | Malcolm Chen and Natasha Somji Think back to when you were 10. Imagine if you had not been able to read and understand a simple story at that age. Where do you think you would be today? Age 10 is the age at which children should be switching …
Education in Emergency: Where Do We Go From Here?
Education in Emergency: Where Do We Go From Here? April 23, 2021 | | News | Nate Radomski, Magis Americas In early 2020, as education systems around the world began to close as a result of the growing COVID-19 pandemic, it quickly became apparent that our individual and collective responses, as with all emergencies, would occur in two phases: …
Step-up Efforts for Disability-Inclusive Education
Step-up Efforts for Disability-Inclusive Education April 22, 2021 | | News | Valentina Pomatto, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) Accessible Reading – Alt Text: Children with disabilities face obstacles in accessing and learning in schools. Obstacles exist both within and outside the education system. Within the education system, obstacles include: inaccessible infrastructures, non-adapted materials, non-adapted curricula, lack of teachers’ preparation, and …
To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social Infrastructure
To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social Infrastructure April 29, 2021 | | News | Meghan Hussey, Special Olympics International IMAGE: Children at a school in Morocco participate in a program with Special Olympics, as part of the “Play Unified, Learn Unified” project, supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. School closures during COVID-19 have impacted the …
Education Financing to Reach the Most Marginalized: Challenges & Solutions during COVID-19 Response
Education Financing to Reach the Most Marginalized: Challenges & Solutions during COVID-19 Response April 8, 2021 | | News | Stephanie Peña, GCE-US Fellow The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the education of over one billion people, including many of our most marginalized being impacted the most; this includes–but is not limited to: girls, children with disabilities, and children in …
Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice Workshop for Zero Discrimination Day
Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice Workshop for Zero Discrimination Day March 24, 2021 | | News | GCE-US Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice members Salzburg Global Seminar, Humanity & Inclusion, Amal Alliance, and GCE-US jointly organized a workshop on March 1, 2021, Zero Discrimination Day, that looked the teacher training and inclusive education. The interactive …
Global Learning Loss Assessment Act Reintroduction
Global Learning Loss Assessment Act Reintroduction March 3, 2021 || News | GCE-US Contacts:Suzanne Berman, Senior Advisor757-375-4559 | sberman@gce-us.orgJennifer Rigg, Executive Director202-765-2251 | jrigg@gce-us.org March 3, 2021 | Washington, DC: The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) commends Congress for reintroducing the bipartisan Global Learning Loss Assessment Act in both chambers. If passed, the bill would help identify the scope of …
Raise Your Hand LIVE!: A conversation about the importance of education for refugees
Raise Your Hand LIVE!: A conversation about the importance of education for refugees February 26, 2021 | | News | Taylor Rogers, GCE-US Fellow The Global Partnership for Education hosted the second installment of “Raise Your Hand LIVE!” on Tuesday, February 3. The show brings together changemakers from around the world who understand that education is key to building …
Statement on the Confirmation of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.
Statement on the Confirmation of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. February 24, 2021 | | News | GCE-US Contact:Jennifer Rigg, Executive Director202-765-2251, jrigg@gce-us.org Washington, DC, February 24, 2021 – The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) welcomes and congratulates Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who has been confirmed as United States Ambassador to the United Nations. We look forward to working together with …