The Basic Education Coalition calls on President-elect Biden to immediately withdraw President Trump’s January 14th proposed rescission package upon taking office. Rescinding funds for foreign assistance that have been appropriated by Congress with bipartisan support amidst a devastating global pandemic would needlessly impede U.S. efforts to defeat COVID-19 at home and abroad and jeopardize international development progress that has been made to date.
In a time where over 90 percent of the world’s children have had their education disrupted and tens of millions of children and youth are at risk of never returning to school, U.S. support for international education is more important than ever. These vital funds help students access distance learning materials, overcome learning loss, and return to safe and equitable education environments.
The Basic Education Coalition is a group of leading U.S.-based organizations and academic institutions working together to promote global peace and prosperity through education.