Investing in Education Around the World January 31, 2014 | News | Adriana Rosas By: Adriana Rosas, Fall 2013 GCE-US Advocate At the State of the Union address Tuesday night President Obama said, “Research shows that one of the best investments we can make in a child’s life is high-quality early education.” One of the supporters of this statement is …
GCE-US Applauds the U.S. on Becoming a Global Education First Champion
GCE-US Applauds the U.S. on Becoming a Global Education First Champion January 28, 2014 | | News | GCE-US January 28, 2014 Washington, D.C.—-Today, the Global Campaign for Education-US Chapter congratulates the U.S. on becoming a U.N. Global Education First Initiative Champion. The Global Education First Initiative (GEFI), launched in September 2012 by the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, …
Research: The Prequel To Action
Research: The Prequel To Action January 28, 2014 | News | Annika Erikson-Pearson As an avid global education advocate, I’ve visited with members of Congress, attended conferences around the United States, and even had the opportunity to attend Malala Yousafzai’s first public speaking engagement at the United Nations. I’ve heard consistently at the education functions and conferences I’ve attended about …
The Application is Live!
The Application is Live! January 17, 2014 | | News | GCE-US Are you an advocate looking for a cause? An activist wanting to rally your community around something meaningful? Someone who recognizes the power of education and wants to share what you know? Or are you a person looking for to make a difference? Did you answer yes for …
GCE-US Produces “Lesson for All,” A new Global Education Teaching Tool for High School Teachers
GCE-US Produces “Lesson for All,” A new Global Education Teaching Tool for High School Teachers January 16, 2014 | | News | GCE-US January 16, 2014 Washington, D.C.—-Today, the Global Campaign for Education-US Chapter launched a revamped Lesson For All (LFA) which contains three modules, History/Geography, Economics and Government, of nine lessons focused on teaching U.S. students about the right …
Planet Aid Launches USDA School Garden Campaign In Mozambique
Planet Aid Launches USDA School Garden Campaign In Mozambique August 19, 2013 | | News | GCE-US A five-day USDA training-of-trainers program entitled “Cultivating Learning with School Gardens” took place during July 1-5 at ONE WORLD UNIVERSITY in Changalane, Mozambique. This training marked the launch of the “School Garden Campaign” under the USDA FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM being implemented by Planet Aid and …
Global Campaign for Education-US Salutes Bipartisan Congressional Stand for Education for All
Global Campaign for Education-US Salutes Bipartisan Congressional Stand for Education for All July 23, 2013 | | News | GCE-US July 23, 2013 Washington, D.C.-Today, the Global Campaign for Education-US applauds the Congressional leadership of Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Congressman David Reichert (R-WA) for the stand they have taken for the 57 million children of primary school age around …
From Skeptical To Inspired
From Skeptical To Inspired July 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-US I consider myself a very fortunate individual to have been a participant of Malala Day hosted by the United Nations as a representative of Global Kids. Listening to Malala Yousafzai address youth who represented a multitude of nations from around the globe, including myself, was one of the …
Determined Potential
Determined Potential July 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-US “I raise up my voice – not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard,” announced Malala Yousafzai to a chamber full of students from over 100 countries during the UN’s first Youth Assembly held on July 12 at the UN headquarters in …
The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGs
The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGs July 18, 2013 | | News | Mia Jamili by Mia Jamili NEW YORK – Last Friday, July 12, marked the first ever Malala Day at the United Nations Headquarters and I along with three of my fellow GCE-US advocates had the privilege of serving as youth delegates at the event. …