GCE-US Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from UNESCO July 22, 2025 | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) expresses deep concern over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO plays a vital role in supporting countries to develop education systems that provide quality lifelong learning opportunities for all and empower …
Youth Leadership Meets Policy Change: 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocacy Day
Youth Leadership Meets Policy Change: 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocacy Day July 17, 2025 | GCE-US By: Marilena Gohmann, GCE-US Intern On July 15, the Global Campaign for Education-US welcomed eight Youth Advocates to Capitol Hill to encourage elected officials to lead on international basic education. The 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocate cohort, an all-female group representing six states and seven districts across …
GCE-US Statement on FY26 House Funding for International Basic Education
GCE-US Statement on FY26 House Funding for International Basic Education July 15, 2025 | GCE-US The House of Representatives released its FY26 appropriations bill for National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), which will be marked up by the NSRP Subcommittee today. The bill includes $737.6 million for the Nita M. Lowey Basic Education Fund, of which $152 …
FY26 Congressional Dear Colleague Letters
Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Dear Colleague Letters June 4, 2025 | GCE-US The House and Senate recently finalized Dear Colleague letters in support of funding for International Basic Education in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs bill (House) and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs bill (Senate). Thank you to Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) …
FY2026 Community Sign-On Letter
FY2026 Community Sign-On Letter May 7, 2025 | GCE-US On May 7, 2025, GCE-US and 21 of its members and partners sent a letter to congressional appropriators regarding FY26 funding for International Basic Education. May 7, 2025Dear Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Schatz, Chairman Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member Frankel, On behalf of the international basic education community, we express our condolences on the …
GCE-US Responds to President’s FY26 Budget Request
GCE-US Responds to President’s FY26 Budget Request May 2, 2025 | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) is alarmed at the drastic reduction in development assistance proposed in the short version of President Trump’s fiscal year 2026 Budget Request released earlier today. These reductions will most likely include funding for international basic education programs which make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous – not …
Press Release: Trump Administration Terminates Nearly All International Basic Education Programs
Press Release: Trump Administration Terminates Nearly All International Basic Education Programs April 9, 2025 | News | GCE-US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2025Contact: Giulia McPherson 202-765-2248 gmcpherson@gce-us.org Trump Administration Terminates Nearly All International Basic Education Programs Washington, D.C. – After conducting a review of U.S. foreign assistance programs terminated by the Trump Administration, the Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) has concluded that …
GCE-US Statement on Termination of Thousands of International Assistance Programs
GCE-US Statement on Termination of Thousands of International Assistance Programs February 28, 2025 | News | GCE-US This week, the Trump Administration terminated thousands of international assistance programs before the end of its planned 90-day review period. The administration announced plans to eliminate more than 90 percent of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s foreign aid contracts and $60 billion …
International Basic Education Caucus Renewed for 119th Congress
International Basic Education Caucus Renewed for 119th Congress February 20, 2025 | News | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) welcomes continued support for the International Basic Education Caucus as it is renewed for the 119th Congress. Led by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Mike Quigley (D-IL), this bipartisan caucus has actively advanced quality education for children and youth …
GCE-US Urges Congressional Action in Support of Foreign Assistance
GCE-US Urges Congressional Action in Support of Foreign Assistance February 6, 2025 | News | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) applauds efforts by Congress to protect foreign aid including the invaluable work of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and encourages the Administration to work closely with Congress as it takes steps to assess U.S. foreign assistance …