International Basic Education Caucus Renewed With the start of the 119th Congress, the International Basic Education Caucus has been renewed in the House of Representatives. Entering its 10th year, this bipartisan group of policymakers supports efforts to strengthen U.S. engagement in basic education around the world. Led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) and Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL-5) the caucus has been instrumental in leading initiatives that spotlight the importance of U.S. investments in international basic education programs. GCE-US is working closely with the caucus as it actively seeks out new members and develops its annual Dear Colleague letter, supporting at least $970 million in the Basic Education account, including funding for the Global Partnership for Education and Education Cannot Wait. | |
GCE-US Youth Engagement Committee Launches We're excited to announce our new Youth Engagement Committee, which will bring GCE-US members and passionate youth advocates together to advocate for a whole-child approach to U.S. foreign assistance and quality education worldwide. The committee will provide advocacy training to youth participants in preparation for a youth advocacy day in Washington D.C. meeting with key stakeholders on Capitol Hill.
New GCE-US Senior Fellow, Grace Mariana Rector, will lead the committee bringing seven years of experience in international education, teaching, and advocacy. A special thanks to GCE-US members Girls Learn and She's the First for their leadership as founding organizational members of this important initiative that will connect passionate youth advocates with opportunities to influence education policy. | |
Member Spotlight: Oxfam International Oxfam works across 79 countries to fight inequality. This includes a focus on strengthening public services, particularly education. We champion the right to quality public education, which is liberating for all and has the unparalleled power to tackle growing inequality. Read here about the power of education to fight inequality. Oxfam pushes governments to enhance budgets for education, promote progressive taxation, and resist austerity measures that limit public funding. It has advocated for education systems to be climate-responsive and supports education continuity, particularly in conflict-affected areas. Engaging in global forums like the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), Oxfam influences education financing and governance and produces research to support policy change. A particular focus has been on addressing the risks and impacts of for-profit actor involvement in education provision, particularly its impacts on children from poor and marginalized communities. A recent collaborative brief highlights the key myths surrounding education PPPs, urging policymakers to critically evaluate this approach. To read more please visit here. | |
