Did you miss BEC's international basic education newsletter? Catch the latest edition here: conta.cc/47PqE6z Sign up to make sure you don't miss critical sector updates going forward: bit.ly/4p6S66T #education #internationaleducation #basiceducation #foreignaid

Check out this @baltimoresun Op-Ed by @GCE_US's @GiuliaMcPherson, now available on BEC's website: US Aid Cuts are a Blow to #GlobalEducation bit.ly/4nzS0Du BEC and GCE-US are prouder than ever to unite on critical #advocacy for USG international basic #education.

Out now! The NEW 2025 Spotlight report by #GEMReport & @ACSLAfrica shows how school leaders can move from administrators to instructional leaders to improve learning outcomes in #Africa. Explore: bit.ly/2025spotlight-report #BornToLearn #LeadForLearning #Education

Thanks to all-star BEC alumni, Hetal Thukral & Amber Gove, among others, all #USAID-funded #education #data - almost 1,000 datasets - have been rescued! Check out this blog on BEC's site to get the full story, access the data, & learn how you can help: bit.ly/3LeAwz5

"We know what is at stake. @SecRubio should know too - he introduced the bipartisan #READAct. When asked what his plan is to fulfill the directives of the bill I was disappointed that he failed to give a clear answer. But we are not taking our eye off the bill." -@RepGraceMeng

What an honor to celebrate the International Basic Education Caucus' 10-year anniversary with @RepGraceMeng & the community! "#BasicEducation is also a key pillar of our #SoftPower - building a foundation for a #SaferStrongerMoreProsperous world."

Happy 10-Year Anniversary to the International Basic Education Caucus! Last week, we celebrated with caucus co-chair @RepMikeQuigley & the community. "We support #BasicEducation because it's the right thing to do, it's the smart thing to do, and it helps our #NationalSecurity."

“The entire international affairs budget has typically been less than 1% of federal spending, but it delivers exponential return for our safety, prosperity, and moral standing.” - @RepLoisFrankel We're honored to have Rep. Frankel speak at our Hill event this week! 📸Chemonics

Investing in #DevelopmentAssistance makes America more prosperous. For every $1 the U.S. spends to prevent conflict, it saves an estimated $16 in response costs. Learn more here: bit.ly/47eBPan 📸 IREX #SaferStrongerMoreProsperous #InternationalDevelopment #Education

USG #education programs not only educate children around the world, but also lead to economic growth & improved global trade ecosystems. In fact, 11 of the top 15 US trading partners were originally foreign aid recipients. Learn more: bit.ly/47eBPan 📸@WorldLearning

Happy #InternationalLiteracyDay from BEC! In the words of the great Nita Lowey, “I introduced the #READAct because I believe that #education is the single greatest force multiplier in #ForeignAid.” Learn more here: bit.ly/47eBPan 📸@RTI_Intl #ILD #Read #ForeignAid

In emergency contexts, foundational learning reduces #ChildLabor, #ChildMarriage, recruitment into armed groups, and forced #migration. Read the report: bit.ly/4lCYW2y 📸 @luminosfund #education #InternationalEducation #SaferStrongerMoreProsperous

Terminating USG #education programs harms children around the world, while weakening America’s influence & reputation. China is aggressively filling these gaps, expanding its influence in Africa through education. Read the report: bit.ly/4lCYW2y 📸 @OpportunityIntl

In the past five years under the READ Act, USG-funded global #education programs supported over 34M learners, trained 3M educators, & distributed 176M textbooks — enhancing #GlobalStability & reinforcing U.S. influence. Learn more here: bit.ly/47eBPan 📸 @Sightsavers

#GlobalEducation supports global stability. In the words of @RepLoisFrankel, “When we cut aid, we risk increased war. When we defund development, we undercut diplomacy, and when we turn our back on the world, we endanger our own.” Read on: bit.ly/47eBPan 📸@RoomtoRead

“Foreign aid isn’t a corrupt bargain, it’s not a handout...it’s not waste, fraud, & abuse. It’s a vehicle for American ingenuity, generosity, & security.” - @RepGraceMeng #Education makes children, communities, & America safer. Learn more: bit.ly/47eBPan 📸@RTI_Intl

Did you know that #FoundationalLearning increases global stability? Foundational learning makes children 63% less likely to drop out of school. Learn more here: bit.ly/4kuNfK3 📸 @CatholicRelief #GlobalStability #SchoolDropOut #Education #ForeignAssistance

We are in a learning crisis, worsened by cuts to USG foreign assistance. 773M children are either out of school (58M), living in conflict zones (473M), or experiencing natural disasters (272M) that disrupt their education. Read more: bit.ly/4kuNfK3 📸@BritishCouncil

We are in the midst of a #LearningCrisis, worsened by recent cuts to USG foreign assistance. In Africa, 70-90% of children are affected by #LearningPoverty - they cannot read & understand a simple text by age 10. Learn more here: bit.ly/4kuNfK3 📸 @SILLEAD