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- December 14th, 2011
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Educating the Future, One Child at a Time
December 14, 2011 Bread…
- December 5th, 2011
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase student wants education for all youths around the world
December 2, 2011 The Gazette …
- November 16th, 2011
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At Copenhagen Conference, US Pledges $20 Million towards Education For All
- October 19th, 2011
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Tweet the White House
- October 18th, 2011
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It’s time to Invest in Smart Foreign Assistance
- August 5th, 2011
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Letter to the Editor: Universal Basic Education
Source: The New York Times Universal Basic EducationTo the Editor:“Our Broken Escalator,”…
- August 1st, 2011
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Amid Congressional Stalemates, Bipartisan “Education for All” Act Gains Momentum
Vast Education Coalition Applauds Reps. Lowey, Reichert for Introduction of Education for All Act of 2011 Bill would elevate education as a U.S. development priority…
- July 14th, 2011
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Make It Right: Ending the Crisis in Girls’ Education
In 2011, RESULTS and the Global Campaign for Education teamed up to research and write…
- June 22nd, 2011
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Conference Call on the First Lady’s Trip to Africa
Exciting news about the First Lady’s travel to Africa! We’ve been invited to a conference call TODAY, Wednesday June 22nd at 2:30PM EDT, with Tina Tchen, Chief of Staff to the First Lady, and Mary Yates, Senior Director for…
- June 21st, 2011
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Educating and Empowering with the First Lady
June 21, 2011 Yesterday, First Lady Michelle Obama embarked on an historic trip to South Africa and Botswana—including stops in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Gaborone—to meet with the next generation of African leaders.…
- May 27th, 2011
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GLOBAL EDUCATION ADVOCATES APPLAUD SECRETARY CLINTON FOR REMARKS IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION FOR GIRLS
May 26, 2011 WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Global Campaign for Education, U.S. (GCE-US) today applauded U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for her remarks at the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization’s…
- May 25th, 2011
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The First Grader
On May 16, hundreds of education advocates, including GCE-US and the National Education Association,…
- May 16th, 2011
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Update from Global Action Week
Global Action Week celebrations continue around the country. Last week, GCE-US mobilized thousands of students to participate in Global Action Week and the Blue Ribbon…
- May 4th, 2011
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Educate a Girl - Change the World
Nearly 70 million children are denied access to quality education in developing countries—More than half of those children are girls. Hundreds of millions of women around the globe can’t read this sentence. Investing in the education of…
- April 19th, 2011
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New Video on the Power of Educating Girls
Educating girls can reduce poverty, stimulate economies, and lead to better health and nutrition outcomes for women and their families. Watch this exciting new video to learn more, and share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter!…
- March 11th, 2011
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Celebrating International Women’s Day with CARE
This week, CARE — a
- March 7th, 2011
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GCE-US Launches Blue Ribbon Campaign
GCE-US is excited to announce the launch of the Blue Ribbon Campaign! This new national awareness effort will connect students in the US with the millions of children around the world who are denied…
- January 26th, 2011
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GCE-US Responds to President Obama’s 2011 State of the Union
- January 7th, 2011
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Coalition Members ask Obama to Highlight the Importance of Education to Global Economic Recovery
January 7, 2011In advance of a meeting next week between President Obama and President Sarkozy of France, the Global Campaign for Education, US sent the following letter to Obama, which was co-signed by eight coalition member organizations…
- January 7th, 2011
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Education Advocates call on President Obama to make Education a Development Priority
October 6, 2010EDUCATION ADVOCATES CALL ON OBAMA TO MAKE EDUCATION A PRIORITY IN GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY WASHINGTON, DC – With more than 72 million children still denied access to a quality basic education,…
- January 7th, 2011
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Call on President Obama to Include Education as a Global Development Priority
Because of you and your support of the Global Campaign for Education and the 1GOAL campaign, we have sent a strong message in support of universal quality education. Thank you for all that you do!Unfortunately, some have not heard our voices…
- January 7th, 2011
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October Newsletter: Education Advocates Speak Out
October 12, 2010
- January 5th, 2011
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September Newsletter: Standing up for Universal Education
September 17, 2010 Exciting news for universal education efforts! Yesterday,…
- January 5th, 2011
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GCE-US Applauds Supporters of the 1GOAL Campaign
September 17, 2010 Earlier this week, you received an email from 1GOAL ambassador Nthabiseng Tshabalala. The Global Campaign for Education, US applauds you for your support of the 1GOAL campaign, part of the Global Campaign for Education.…
- September 27th, 2010
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Save the Children Applauds New Senate Bill to Help Children in Need
WESTPORT, Conn. (September 17, 2010) – Save the Children praised Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for introducing legislation yesterday called “The Education for All Act” that would help more children in need get a quality…
- September 27th, 2010
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NEA applauds Senate sponsorship of Education for All Act
Sen. Gillibrand to lead Senate push for passage WASHINGTON - September 20, 2010 - The National Education Association (NEA) and its 3.2 million members applaud U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, (D-N.Y.), a member of the Senate Foreign…
- September 16th, 2010
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Global Campaign for Education, US Applauds Sen. Gillibrand and Education for All Act
GLOBAL CAMPAIGN FOR EDUCATION, US APPLAUDS SEN. GILLIBRAND AND EFA ACT WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Global Campaign for Education, US (GCE-US) today applauded Senator Kirsten…
- September 14th, 2010
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Education Advocates call on President Obama to Commit to a Global Fund for Education
Coalition says investing in quality basic education key to achieving all Millennium Development Goals September 14, 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In advance of next week’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)…
- July 23rd, 2010
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July Newsletter: Education Advocates Speak Out
GCE-US coalition members and education advocates across the country have been busy this summer getting the word out about Education for All. Whether gathering here in Washington, D.C. to meet with members of Congress, or at conferences in New Orleans…
- June 30th, 2010
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GCE-US Applauds Rep. Lowey and Funding for Multilateral Education Fund
Funding is Critical Step in Achieving Education for All, Millennium Development Goal #2 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Global Campaign for Education – U.S. today applauded the inclusion of new funding for a…
- June 29th, 2010
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GCE-US Calls on President Obama to Make Education a Development Priority
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the President’s views on a new approach to development outlined at the recent G8 Summit in Canada, the Global Campaign for Education - U.S. today released the following statement:“We could…
- June 14th, 2010
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June Newsletter: The World Cup, Education Summit and More
The World Cup, Education Summit and More The World Cup kicked off June 10 with a message from South African President Jacob Zuma and FIFA president Sepp Blatter about the importance of Education for All. Last week, Zuma announced that the…
- June 11th, 2010
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GCE-US Coalition Member Events and Announcements
Building Bridges: Transitions from Secondary School Wednesday, June 16: AED and Advancing Girls’ Education (AGE) Africa will host a forum on innovative best practices, policies and research surrounding secondary…
- June 10th, 2010
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Support Education for All during the 2010 World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off Friday, June 11, and there’s no better time to show your support for Education for All. Here are a few ways you can show your support for education for 72 million out of school children: 1.…
- June 1st, 2010
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More than 40 Community Leaders Call on President Obama to Attend Landmark Education Summit
Letter sent to President Obama Highlights Promises Made and Underscores Need for U.S. Leadership on Education for All Washington D.C. – A letter signed by more than 40 local, state, and federal leaders, and education advocates…
- April 30th, 2010
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May Newsletter: Global Action Week, Upcoming Events, and More
GCE-US Global Action Week in DC and Around the Nation Across the country, government leaders, advocates, teachers, students, celebrities, and communities joined together to promote Education for All during an exciting Global…
- April 21st, 2010
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Global Campaign for Education, U.S. Endorses Education For All, Launches 1GOAL
Global Campaign for Education, U.S. Joins Congresswoman Nita Lowey, Jessica Alba to Unveil Education for All Act, Launch 1GOAL: Education For All Campaign in United States Washington D.C. - As part of Global Action Week, a series of events around…
- April 15th, 2010
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South Africa to Host Education Summit During World Cup; Urges U.S. Attendance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON – South African President Jacob Zuma met with U.S. President Barack Obama this week and urged him to attend a high-level summit on global education in Johannesburg during the 2010…
- April 6th, 2010
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GCE-US Newsletter
Dear Friends, Worldwide, more than 72 million children are not in school. This means the world could be deprived of the next Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi, or Nelson Mandela, not to mention the millions of doctors, entrepreneurs, teachers,…