4. Improve Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong opportunities for all Americans.
4.1
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes.
4.2
By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre-primary education so that they are ready for primary education.
4.3
By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university.
4.4
By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship.
4.5
By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities and children in vulnerable situations.
4.6
By 2030, ensure that all youth and a substantial proportion of adults, both men and women, achieve literacy and numeracy.
4.7
By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development.
4.a
Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all.
4.b
By 2020, substantially expand globally the number of scholarships available for enrollment in higher education, including vocational training and information and communications technology, technical, engineering and scientific programs.
4.c
By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, including through federal cooperation for teacher training.