Education in the News
 

What the UMC Says

"All children have the right to quality education."
(Book of Discipline ¶ 162C)

"We believe that every person has the right to education… this function can be best fulfilled through public policies that ensure access for all persons to free public elementary and secondary schools and to post-secondary schools of their choice."
(Book of Discipline ¶ 164E)

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2012 Ethnic Local Church grants
$130,728 awarded to 7 ministries
 By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Program intended to strengthen congregations through education, advocacy or leadership development for social justice engagement.

 Date: 4/9/2012
 On being proud to be a United Methodist
‘My church gave me my formation, my character, my spiritual growth.’
 —The Rev. Roberto Perez (Florida)
Date: 10/26/2011
 ‘Cradle to Prison Pipeline’
Why should the church care?
 By Brittany Levingston

When educational opportunities are low or nonexistent, crime often presents itself as an alternative for poorer, minority children.

 Date: 8/5/2011
 Student Bill of Rights
Endorsers praise effort at fair access to education

Legislation would ensure all students have access to educational resources needed to be successful.

 Date: 6/14/2011
 Global education action week begins May 2
Girls are over half of out-of-school population worldwide

More than 100 countries expected to speak out for millions of children denied quality education.

 Date: 4/13/2011
 Cape nominated to head GBHEM
Board to vote during March 16-19 meeting

Currently serves as executive director of New Church Growth & Transformation for Southwest Texas Conference.

 Date: 2/1/2011
 Make students' ‘DREAM’ come true
Call Senators to follow House passage
 By Wayne Rhodes, Editor, Faith in Action

Passing DREAM Act would prove beneficial to immigrant youths and U.S.

 Date: 12/9/2010
 Student Day nurtures new leaders
United Methodist Special Sunday
 By Philip Brooks

5 students rely on scholarships and loans to enhance their faith with education.

 Date: 11/19/2010
 Global education at crossroads
On path toward ‘avoidable failure’
 By Desmond Tutu and Dennis Van Roekel

Progress on the U.N. goal of universal primary education by 2015 has been disappointing.

 Date: 10/26/2010
 United Methodist Student Day, Nov. 28 2010
Special Sunday provides scholarships, loans

Calls the denomination to support students as they prepare for life in uniting faith with knowledge.

 Date: 10/26/2010