Important update from all of us at GCE-US: Education for all, collaborative advocacy & partnership are more important now than ever. Join in doubling our actions in challenging times!
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released the Improving Early Childhood Development: WHO Guideline, which provides evidence-informed recommendations on improving Early Childhood Development (ECD). The purpose of the guideline is to identify specific ECD interventions and practical approaches that will improve developmental outcomes for children. The guideline focuses on the needs of both caregivers and young children, and identifies that the foundation for lifelong health, productivity, and well being is built in the early years starting from pregnancy.
March marks Women’s History Month, a time where we celebrate the achievements of women and the strides we have taken towards equality. While there is much to celebrate, there is also much to be improved. Currently, there are 132 million girls who are out of school and do not have access to an education. Moreover, two thirds of all illiterate adults are women. It’s time we start investing in girls’ education, as the success of young girls and women leads to the success of society.
“Leave No Child Behind” reveals that we must do more to protect millions of children with disabilities around the world. Read Nourou's story and sign the petition.
Global Partnership for Education and the Center for Universal Education at Brookings held an event at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington, DC to discuss the progress made towards achieving gender transformation in education systems.
Nobel-Laureate winning economist Michael Kremer discussed his research and its implications in Washington, DC on February 3, 2020.
On October 16, 2019, national and international education advocates and practitioners came together in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, for a day of discussion and site visits at local schools.
“Across all roles and settings, advancing equity requires a dedication to self-reflection, a willingness to respectfully listen to others’ perspectives without interruption or defensiveness, and a commitment to continuous learning to improve practice.” — Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education, NAEYC
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 HER ABILITIES AWARD WINNERS!
“Her Abilities was launched by Light for the World to honor women with disabilities who achieved greatness in their life or field of work.”
The winners are chosen in three categories, Health and Education; Arts, Culture and Sports; and Rights.
The Ensuring All Children THRIVE: Early Childhood Development in Conflict and Crisis Settings took place on November 19, 2019 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
