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) …
Early Childhood Education for Refugee Children
Early Childhood Education for Refugee Children May 22, 2025 | GCE-US By: Divine Irakoze, Former GCE-US Intern Early childhood education (ECE) plays a vital role in helping children grow mentally, socially, and emotionally. For refugee children, this early learning is especially important. It helps them heal from trauma, build confidence, and prepare for future schooling. Sadly, many young refugees miss …
Announcing GCE-US 2025 Youth Advocates
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 …
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 …
From Dreams to Recognition: UWS Impact in Marginalized Communities
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 …
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 …
CIES 2025: Envisioning Education in a Digital Society
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 …
GCE-US Testifies Before House Committee on Appropriations
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 …
Exploring U.S. Foreign Policy and Its Impact on Human Rights
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 …