Rep. Fitzpatrick to Serve as the Co-Chair of the Congressional International Basic Education Caucus January 14, 2019 | | News | GCE-US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2019 Contact: Jennifer Rigg, Executive Director, jrigg@gce-us.org The Global Campaign for Education-US is pleased that Representative Fitzpatrick (R-PA) will serve as the new Co-Chair of the Congressional International Basic Education Caucus. Representative Fitzpatrick …

15-Year Celebration of GCE-US October 19, 2018 | | News | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2018 Contacts: Jennifer Rigg, Executive Director, jrigg@gce-us.org Katie Loos, Research & Communications Fellow, kloos@gce-us.org Washington D.C. – In 2003, Gene Sperling, among others, founded the Global Campaign for Education-US. They had a vision to unite community-based organizations, international NGOs, teacher unions, faith-based groups, and …

GCE-US Response to Abuse in Liberian Schools  News | GCE-US In response to the news of horrific sexual violence and crimes committed against Liberian children by the staff with More than Me (referenced here), the Global Campaign for Education-US deeply affirms our commitment to the safe protection of students, learners and communities globally. We stand in solidarity with the survivors …

First-Ever U.S. Government Strategy for International Basic Education September 18, 2018 | | News | GCE-US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2018 Contact: Jennifer Rigg, Executive Director, 202-765-2251, jrigg@gce-us.org Washington, DC – The United States released the first-ever U.S. Government Strategy on International Basic Education. In July, the Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) provided recommendations for this new strategy, which …

New Global Compact Provides Opportunity to Expand Access to Education for Refugees September 17, 2018 | | News | GCE-US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 17, 2018 Contact: Jennifer Rigg, 202.765.2251, jrigg@gce-us.org New Global Compact Provides Opportunity to Expand Access to Education for Refugees The Global Campaign for Education – US, a broad-based coalition of over 80 members dedicated to ensuring …

Act Now: Urge Congress to Oppose Funding Cuts August 24, 2018 | | News | GCE-US August 24, 2018 Contacts: Jennifer Rigg, Executive Director, 202-765-2251, jrigg@gce-us.org Ariel Brown, Youth Engagement & Communications Associate, 202-765-2268, abrown@gce-us.org Washington, DC – The White House is developing a package of rescissions targeting funds that Congress already approved. According to the Washington Post, the White …

Youth Leaders Meet with Senator Ben Cardin & Policymakers on Capitol Hill! June 21, 2018 | | News | GCE-US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 21, 2018 Contacts: Jennifer Rigg, Executive Director, 202-765-2251, jrigg@gce-us.org Ariel Brown, Youth Engagement & Communications Associate, 202-765-2268, abrown@gce-us.org Washington, DC – From June 18 to June 20, 2018, Global Campaign for Education-US Youth Leaders from around …

Global Action Week for Education 2018 April 20, 2018 | | News | GCE-US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 20, 2018    Contacts: Jennifer Rigg, Executive Director202-765-2251, jrigg@gce-us.org Ariel Brown, Youth Engagement & Communications Associate202-765-2268, abrown@gce-us.org Washington, D.C. – From April 22 to April 28, 2018, Global Campaign for Education-US will celebrate its 15th Global Action Week for Education! This year’s Global …

READ Act Implementation Under Way: New Senior Coordinator Nominated News | GCE-US READ Act Implementation Under Way: New Senior Coordinator Nominated Washington, D.C. – On March 26, 2018, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to appoint Julie E. Cram to be the Senior Coordinator of United States International Basic Education Assistance. Ms. Cram is also the Deputy Assistant Administrator …