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Partnering for Change: How UWS Is Transforming Education Systems

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Partnering for Change: How UWS Is Transforming Education Systems September 29, 2025 | United World Schools US At United World Schools (UWS), we believe that education is the most powerful and cost-effective tool for reducing poverty, catalyzing economic growth, and strengthening communities. Our mission is simple but urgent: to ensure children in remote and marginalized communities achieve Foundational Literacy and …

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GCE-US Champions Global Education at UNGA 80

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GCE-US Champions Global Education at UNGA 80 September 26, 2025 | GCE-US GCE-US and our members made a powerful impact during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80), amplifying the call for inclusive, quality education worldwide. Here are a few highlights from this year’s gathering: Roundtable on Education in EmergenciesThe Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE), Street Child …

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Baltimore Sun Op-Ed: US aid cuts are a blow to global education

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Baltimore Sun Op-Ed: US aid cuts are a blow to global education September 23, 2025  This opinion piece was original published by The Baltimore Sun on September 23, 2025. As children head back to school here in the United States, the fate of millions of children worldwide who benefited from U.S. investments in their basic education remains unclear. Recent estimates …

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What is Humanist Education?

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What is Humanist Education? September 12, 2025 | GCE-US Nasser Yousefi is an author, child psychologist, humanist education specialist, and advocate for children’s rights. He is the founder of Humanist Kids, a non-profit, research-based educational organization based in Canada, dedicated to promoting a culture of peace for children, families, educators, and communities. In this article, Dr. Yousefi provides an overview …

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Youth on the Hill 2025: From Capitol Hill to Community Change

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Youth on the Hill 2025: From Capitol Hill to Community Change  September 5, 2025 | GCE-US One early morning in Washington D.C., eight young advocates arrived at the U.S. Capitol as part of the Global Campaign for Education-US’s 2025 Youth Advocacy Day. Representing states from Texas to Virginia, the advocates brought data, personal stories, and policy recommendations to advance global …

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Take the Seat of Change: A Q&A with Former GCE-US Youth Advocate Melina Hettiaratchi

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Take the Seat of Change: A Q&A with Former GCE-US Youth Advocate Melina Hettiaratchi August 26, 2025 | GCE-US GCE-US Youth Advocate Alumna ‘13, Melina Hettiaratchi, is currently running to be Kentucky’s 31st State House District Representative. Since her experience with GCE-US as a college sophomore, she has been an educator, a lawyer, and now hopes to become a legislator. …

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From Worry to Wonder: Jeff’s Journey

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From Worry to Wonder: Jeff’s Journey August 1, 2025 | GCE-US On a sunny afternoon, while the rest of the world buzzed with its daily routines, Jeff M. was in quiet reflection. Just a few years earlier, the thought of joining high school felt like an impossible dream. But on this particular day Jeff was ecstatic! His parents had just …

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GCE-US Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from UNESCO

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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 …

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Passage of Rescissions Act of 2025 Raises Alarms Over Future of International Basic Education

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Passage of Rescissions Act of 2025 Raises Alarms Over Future of International Basic Education July 18, 2025 | GCE-US In a narrow vote, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, a $9 billion rollback of previously approved federal spending, including deep cuts to foreign aid and development assistance programs. The legislation, championed by the Trump administration, now heads to the …

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Youth Leadership Meets Policy Change: 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocacy Day 

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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 …