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Announcing GCE-US 2025 Youth Advocates

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Announcing GCE-US 2025 Youth Advocates May 9, 2025 | GCE-US We are excited to introduce our 2025 Youth Advocates cohort! From a pool of exceptional applicants, the GCE-US Youth Engagement Committee has selected eight outstanding young leaders who demonstrate dedication to education and advocacy.  Beginning this month, these advocates will embark on an intensive training program focused on advocacy strategies …

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FY2026 Community Sign-On Letter

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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 …

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GCE-US Responds to President’s FY26 Budget Request

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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 …

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From Dreams to Recognition: UWS Impact in Marginalized Communities

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From Dreams to Recognition: UWS Impact in Marginalized Communities April 16, 2025| Coalition Members | GCE-US United World Schools (UWS) collaborates with international partners, local communities, and governments to ensure that children in remote and marginalized communities have free access to quality, inclusive education. At UWS, every child we reach and every school we build shares one goal: to create …

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Press Release: Trump Administration Terminates Nearly All International Basic Education Programs

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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 …

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CIES 2025: Envisioning Education in a Digital Society

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CIES 2025: Envisioning Education in a Digital Society Maha Shoaib | GCE-US | April 4, 2025 The Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) 2025 Conference, held in Chicago from March 22-26, brought together educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the transformative impact of technological advancements on education. The theme for this year, “Envisioning Education in a Digital Society,” examined …

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GCE-US Testifies Before House Committee on Appropriations

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GCE-US Testifies Before House Committee on Appropriations April 2, 2025 | GCE-US  On April 2, 2025, GCE-US Executive Director Giulia McPherson testified before the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs. See below for her remarks. On behalf of the Global Campaign for Education-US, thank you for the opportunity to present our views …

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Exploring U.S. Foreign Policy and Its Impact on Human Rights

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Exploring U.S. Foreign Policy and Its Impact on Human Rights  March 31, 2025 | GCE-US U.S. foreign policy often claims to champion democracy, freedom, and human rights. But what truly drives decisions on the global stage? This question was at the heart of a recent panel discussion titled “The Global Impact of U.S. Foreign Policy on Human Rights” at the …

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“The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School”: A Q&A with Journalist Trisha Mukherjee

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“The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School”: Q&A with Journalist Trisha Mukherjee March 20, 2025 | News | Kate Mallory, GCE-US Senior Fellow   Trisha Mukherjee is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School, human rights journalist, and 2024 winner of NY Times journalist Nicholas Kristof’s win-a-trip contest. In 2024, she traveled with Kristof to Kenya, Madagascar, and …

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GCE-US Celebrates the Life of Former Chairwoman Nita Lowey, Global Education Champion

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GCE-US Celebrates the Life of Former Chairwoman Nita Lowey, Global Education Champion March 17, 2025 | GCE-US   Photo: ABC7 Eyewitness News The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) celebrates the life of former Rep. Nita Lowey, who passed away on March 15, 2025. A trailblazing leader and tireless advocate for education, women, and families, Chairwoman Lowey served the Hudson Valley …