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2026
Global Education
Beyond the school walls: How community partnerships strengthen learning ecosystems
The mission of the Center for Universal Education (CUE) at Brookings is to transform education systems so they are adaptable and responsive, ensuring that every young person, regardless of their background, develops the skills they need to thrive. We work in partnership with educators, policymakers, communities, young people, and others across the globe to advance research, develop practical tools, and create spaces and mechanisms for sustained dialogue, transformative learning, and cohesive action in support of inclusive, equitable, high-quality, and contextually relevant learning.
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