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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

@RepGraceMeng will speak at tonight's celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the #InternationalBasicEducationCaucus. “#ForeignAid 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.”

“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