Dear GCE-US Supporter, As we continue to monitor and process the results of the U.S. elections it remains unclear how foreign policy, including our work here at GCE-US, will be impacted. What I do know is that the world is watching. I was recently in Dublin, Ireland for a meeting with the European and American Campaign for Education and I was reminded by my colleagues that what happens in the U.S. has a ripple effect across the globe. This makes it all the more important that we continue to engage current and future U.S. policymakers to ensure that the U.S. stands firm on its commitment to a quality education for all. This month, we will dedicate ourselves to providing GCE-US members with an opportunity to learn more about the elections and their impact as well as the tools to speak out on behalf of international basic education. See below for a brief commentary by our own Senior Student Fellow, Maha Shoaib, an invitation to learn more during this month’s GCE-US Coalition Meeting, and details on how to take part in our Action Week for READ Authorization. We are in this together and only together will we create lasting change! Giulia McPherson, Executive Director | |
Global Impact: 2024 U.S. Elections | |
Donald Trump’s re-election as the 47th President of the United States marks a pivotal moment for global economic and political dynamics, with significant implications for trade, climate, immigration, and education. Trump’s protectionist trade stance, including potential new tariffs on imports from China and Europe, is expected to disrupt international trade, straining relationships with key allies and reshaping global supply chains. The anticipated boost to the U.S. dollar, driven by higher inflation and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes, could affect emerging markets by increasing the cost of debt and causing currency instability. Meanwhile, Trump’s plan to reduce environmental regulations, including policies on fossil fuel production, diverges sharply from the global shift toward sustainability and carbon reduction. These moves could hinder international climate efforts and set back progress on the Paris Agreement. Trump’s presidency also brings a shift in U.S. immigration policy and education reform, likely affecting global mobility and labor. His administration is expected to impose tighter immigration controls, impacting sectors dependent on immigrant labor and potentially reducing the number of international students in the U.S. On higher education, Trump’s stance on reducing diversity and inclusion programs and considering a national overhaul of the Department of Education may reshape American campuses, leading to reduced funding for programs focused on equity. Despite these challenges, global actors remain committed to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. This period calls for resilience, as international organizations and development leaders rally to sustain progress in human rights, climate action, and equitable growth amidst shifting U.S. policy. Maha Shoaib, Senior Student Fellow | |
You're Invited: Please Join Us for Our November Coalition Meeting | |
Our final Coalition Meeting of the year will take place on Thursday, November 21 from 3:00-4:15 p.m. ET. The meeting will focus on an analysis of the U.S. election results and the potential impact on foreign policy and global development, including international basic education. Speakers include: - Tom Buttry, Senior Manager for Public Policy and Government Relations at InterAction
- Max Harris, Legislative Assistant in the Office of Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY)
We hope this timely conversation will help inform our collective work in the coming year. RSVP Here: November Coalition Meeting | |
FY25 Appropriations: On October 22, GCE-US sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate State and Foreign Operations Subcommittee requesting no less than $922 million for the international basic education account, including $121.6 million for the Global Partnership for Education and $30.4 million for Education Cannot Wait. Thirty-one partner organizations signed the letter which can be found on the GCE-US website. Action Week for READ Reauthorization: GCE-US is planning an action week from November 18-22 to encourage reauthorization of the READ Act, which expired in September 2023. This will include social media posts, meetings with policymakers, and grassroots actions (phone calls and emails). The goal is to bring the READ Reauthorization Act up for a vote in the House of Representatives. We are so close to making this bill law, and we must get it done in this Congress! Download Materials Here! Questions? Email Suzanne Berman at sberman@gce-us.org. | |
Toxic levels of stress during children’s earliest years (0-5) have been proven to negatively impact brain architecture, executive function, social and emotional regulation, and physical wellbeing leading to lasting negative impacts and life outcomes. GCE-US Member, Amal Alliance, is tackling this challenge around the globe and here in the U.S. Through their new Mobile Learning Initiative, Amal Alliance is providing developmentally appropriate and trauma-informed care to migrant and displaced children living in remote motel shelters in the State of Massachusetts. Learn more about this innovative program here. | |
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