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Now is the Time to Fund Basic Education for All

In Action Alert, Action and Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Education In Emergencies, Girls' Education, Global Education Financing, Inclusive Education by Jennifer Rigg

Now is the Time to Fund Basic Education for AllJune 29, 2021 | | Inclusive Education | The power of education is clear – brighter futures, healthier communities, and increased economic growth for individuals and countries. Education increases security and stability, spurs economic growth, and provides proven results across development sectors. As outlined in USAID’s Education Strategy, “the U.S. Government …

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Education: A Priority for Kakuma Refugee Camp

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Education: A Priority for Kakuma Refugee CampJune 29, 2021 | | Inclusive Education | “When children and youth are deprived of their right to education, their community is deprived of a sustainable future. It is all the more true with refugees.”- Forest WhitakerWorld Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honor refugees around the globe. …

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Step-up Efforts for Disability-Inclusive Education

In Action Alert, Early Childhood Education, Education In Emergencies, Global Education Financing, Inclusive Education, Youth by Valentina Pomatto

Step-up Efforts for Disability-Inclusive EducationApril 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 segregation of …

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To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social Infrastructure

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To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social InfrastructureApril 29, 2021 | | News | Meghan Hussey, Special Olympics InternationalIMAGE: 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 learning and …

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Education Financing to Reach the Most Marginalized: Challenges & Solutions during COVID-19 Response

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Education Financing to Reach the Most Marginalized: Challenges & Solutions during COVID-19 ResponseApril 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 conflict settings. …

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Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice Workshop for Zero Discrimination Day

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Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice Workshop for Zero Discrimination DayMarch 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 workshop featured …

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Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice Update

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Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice UpdateJanuary 15, 2021 | | News | Tom Sabella, Inclusive Education and ECCE CoordinatorThe Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice has expanded membership to include over 190 members from 90 organizations, as of January 2021. We lead online meetings every other month, bringing together professionals, advocates, students, teachers, parents, caregivers, …

Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum During COVID-19

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Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum During COVID-19January 14, 2021 | | News | Shruti Nallappa, Senior Fellow, GCE-USParents and caregivers are not only juggling responsibilities at home and in the workplace, but have also become home-based educators and support for their children as school continues, in many settings, to be remote and virtual. For many families, more challenges are …

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Girls Education International Launches a Curriculum about Educating Girls

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Girls Education International Launches a Curriculum about Educating GirlsJanuary 5, 2021 | | News | Kate Schelbe, Girls Education InternationalAt Girls Education International we believe in the transformative power of education. Education equips girls to make positive changes in their homes, community, and the world. We envision a future where all girls have unrestricted and unconditional access to the best possible education …

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Leave No Child Behind: Invest in the Early Years

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Leave No Child Behind: Invest in the Early YearsNovember 19, 2020 | | News | GCE-USMaterials from the Leave No Child Behind: Invest in the Early Years Global Report Launch held on November 19, 2020: Leave No Child Behind: Invest in the Early Years Report About the report: Re-set the starting line so no child is left behind Event recording Speaker biographies Event …