Representatives Lowey and Reichert introduce Education for All Act

GPE media coverage - February 05, 2016 | Source: Congresswoman Nita Lowey’s website

Maka Dieng Primary School in Tivaouane, Senegal. Credit: GPE/Chantal Rigaud

Representatives Nita Lowey and Dave Reichert introduced the Education for All Act of 2016, bipartisan legislation that aims to expand children’s access to school around the world, and improve the quality of education for those currently enrolled. Among the calls of action in this Act is more engagement with key partners such as the Global Partnership, to leverage U.S. contributions to achieve a greater overall impact.

Focus areas: Basic education

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