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 …
Statement on the Confirmation of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N.
Statement on the Confirmation of Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. February 24, 2021 | | News | GCE-US Contact:Jennifer Rigg, Executive Director202-765-2251, jrigg@gce-us.org Washington, DC, February 24, 2021 – The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) welcomes and congratulates Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who has been confirmed as United States Ambassador to the United Nations. We look forward to working together with …
GCE-US Statement on the Nomination of Ambassador Samantha Power to Lead USAID
GCE-US Statement on the Nomination of Ambassador Samantha Power to Lead USAID News | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) welcomes President-elect Biden’s nomination of Ambassador Samantha Power to serve as the next Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). We look forward to working together with Ambassador Power and the entire USAID team to ensure …
Statement on U.S. Democracy
Statement on U.S. Democracy January 6, 2021 | | News | GCE-US January 6, 2021 The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) condemns the violence at the U.S. Capitol. As we all witnessed grave threats to U.S. democracy, our thoughts are with all those injured and affected by the violence, including Members of Congress and their staff, security staff, journalists, and …
GCE-US Statement on FY21 Appropriations
GCE-US Statement on FY21 Appropriations December 21, 2020 | | News | GCE-US Contact:Jennifer Rigg, Executive Director202-765-2251, jrigg@gce-us.org Washington, D.C., December 21, 2020 – The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) commends Congress for voting to fund international basic education at $950 million for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. This funding includes $125 million to support the Global Partnership for Education, which …