Statement on FY2022 Appropriations | News | GCE-US Washington, DC, USA — On behalf of over 40 organizations, we urge Congress to support the House of Representatives’ Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 funding level of at least $950 million for the Nita M. Lowey Basic Education Fund in the final FY2022 State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS) appropriations bill. This joint letter outlines our funding priorities for international basic education …
Civil Society Groups Applaud US for $37 Million Contribution to Education Cannot Wait
Civil Society Groups Applaud US for $37 Million Contribution to Education Cannot Wait September 29, 2021 | | News | GCE-US Washington, D.C., September 29, 2021 – As organizations committed to ensuring that all children and adolescents affected by crisis and conflict achieve an education, we applaud the U.S. Government for its September 27, 2021, announcement of $37 million in funding to Education …
For Afghanistan, Haiti and other Crisis-Affected Areas, Access to Education is Critical
For Afghanistan, Haiti and other Crisis-Affected Areas, Access to Education is Critical August 17, 2021 | | News | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US is deeply concerned about the suffering of people in Afghanistan and Haiti in the midst of humanitarian crises, and stands in solidarity with educators and partners working tirelessly to secure the fundamental right to education …
Global Campaign for Education-US Marks Historic Global Education Summit: Financing GPE 2021-2025
Global Campaign for Education-US Marks Historic Global Education Summit: Financing GPE 2021-2025 July 2021| | News | GCE-US London, United Kingdom — On July 28 and 29, 2021, government, civil society, philanthropic, and business leaders gathered virtually and in person in support of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) at the Global Education Summit: Financing GPE 2021-2025 in London, United …
GCE-US Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Resolution Supporting GPE
GCE-US Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Resolution Supporting GPE May 26, 2021 | | News | GCE-US May 26, 2021 | Washington, DC The Global Campaign for Education – US (GCE-US) applauds Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) for introducing S.Res.240, a bipartisan resolution affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public …
GCE-US Welcomes the G7 Commitment on Girls’ Education and Calls for Inclusive Education Funding
GCE-US Welcomes the G7 Commitment on Girls’ Education and Calls for Inclusive Education Funding | News | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US applauds the G7 Declaration on Girls’ Education: Recovering from COVID-19 and Unlocking Agenda 2030, which was released at the G7 Foreign and Development Ministerial meeting May 3-5, 2021, and USAID Administrator Samantha Power’s May 5, 2021, Intervention …
GCE-US Statement on Administration’s Proposal for FY22 Budget
GCE-US Statement on Administration’s Proposal for FY22 Budget News | GCE-US President Biden released his fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget request on May 28, 2021. The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) appreciates President Biden’s leadership and calls upon Congress to increase international basic education funding, as education needs around the world are greater than ever. With more than 91 percent …
To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social Infrastructure
To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social Infrastructure April 29, 2021 | | News | Meghan Hussey, Special Olympics International IMAGE: 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 …
Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice Workshop for Zero Discrimination Day
Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice Workshop for Zero Discrimination Day March 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 …
Global Learning Loss Assessment Act Reintroduction
Global Learning Loss Assessment Act Reintroduction March 3, 2021 || News | GCE-US Contacts:Suzanne Berman, Senior Advisor757-375-4559 | sberman@gce-us.orgJennifer Rigg, Executive Director202-765-2251 | jrigg@gce-us.org March 3, 2021 | Washington, DC: The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) commends Congress for reintroducing the bipartisan Global Learning Loss Assessment Act in both chambers. If passed, the bill would help identify the scope of …