Happy August from GCE-US!

Please join us! All are invited to the next Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) Coalition Meeting on: August 31, 10 AM ET, and the Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice on August 18, 9 AM ET. 

Please RSVP here.

Hot Off the Press: Global Education Summit Outcomes

Global Education Partnerships & Advocacy

GCE-US intern and student leader Melia Oliver met with local in-district staff for Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA), advocating for global education funding and voicing support to make sure that resources supporting kids around the world do not get cut. 

"Reaching out to my member of Congress’ office was an exciting and empowering experience. I was thrilled when my outreach led to a meeting with a congressional staffer. This experience inspired me to continue advocating for policies that I care about. I would encourage everyone to request a meeting with their member of Congress (and be persistent!) when they want to make their voice heard. If we all take a small step, our collective impact would be tremendous."  ~Melia

Take Action: August is the Critical Time to Speak Up

Please join Melia and reach out to your members of Congress today! At the Global Education Summit, the U.S. government committed funding levels that would decrease funding levels to the Global Partnership for Education, but advocates like you make a vital difference in showing policymakers how important it is to not cut funding for education. Your advocacy voice is critical, especially right now when Senators are making funding decisions.

What action step below is right for you?

>> I have 30 seconds to take action:
Your Senators need to hear from you -- please act today!

>> I want to help kids around the world and have 5 minutes:
Please speak up and contact your members of Congress here. 

>> I can spare a few minutes now and 30-60 minutes to meet with my congressional offices:
Please email us or sign up here to reach out to your members of Congress and request a meeting to tell them how important global education is directly. We're glad to train and support you every step of the way!

What We're Reading

GCE-US intern Lauren Barnett calls attention to the importance of Universal Design for Learning, which is a pathway for education and learning that removes obstacles to learning, creating an optimal environment for success in the classroom. Read more here.

Call for Proposals: Evidence for Education in Emergencies

Do you know of an organization interested in generating and disseminating new research that contributes to knowledge and practice to support education during crises and disruptions? The Evidence for Education in Emergencies (E-Cubed) Research Grant, led by Dubai Cares and INEE, aims to strengthen the evidence base on education in emergencies by supporting research and disseminating global public goods. Proposals are due by October 3, 11:59pm EST. More information can be found here.