5 Things to Know Before Attending Education House @ UNGA80

Article • 19.9.2025

The first edition of Education House takes place during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) on 23 September 2025 in New York City. If you are registered to attend Education House@UNGA80, here are five things you need to know.

What is Education House? A collaborative hub founded by HundrED, Salzburg Global, and Teach For All bringing diverse education actors together to put education at the center of sustainable development, particularly in spaces where education has not been a priority despite its fundamental role in shaping a better future.

It debuts at UNGA 80 on 23 September 2025 in New York City, with Diplomatic Courier as media partner. Education House will host conversations, collaborations, provocations, and showcases, modeling how cross– border learning can spark local action without diluting local agency. See the founders’ Diplomatic Courier op-ed on building the learning infrastructure that helps proven practices in education travel across borders.

If you are registered to attend Education House@UNGA80, here are 5 things you need to know:

1. Event Details

Date: Tuesday, 23 September 2025
Location: Teach For America/Teach For All, 25 Broadway, New York, 10004
Time: Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your registered session to allow for security, elevators, and finding your room.
Subway: Bowling Green | Broad Street | Rector Street

2. Visitor Arrival & Registration

On 22 September, you will receive your QR code by email. It will list you as visiting Matt Gillespie at Teach For America at 0730. It will come from MRI Angus (noreply@ng1v4.angus.mrisoftware.com). Please arrive at the appropriate time for your registered session.
Upon arrival, present your QR code and a government-issued photo ID (passport or driving license only).
Floor Information: Education House is located on the 12th floor (Grand Central & Atrium) and 14th floor (General Assembly, Geneva, Nairobi).
Please note: Your QR code grants building access only. Entry to specific sessions is at the discretion of the session owner, and you must be pre-registered.

3. Travel & Security Tips

Education House is a harassment-free space. We ask everyone to treat fellow participants with kindness and respect. If you witness or experience any unwanted behaviour, please notify a member of staff immediately.
Arrive early to avoid delays from elevator queues and increased UNGA security.
Expect heavy security in Midtown due to President Trump’s address at UNHQ on the same day. Plan to travel early.
Keep your QR code and photo ID handy for smooth entry.
Remember that only pre-approved sessions will allow access; the QR code alone does not guarantee entry.

4. On Food and Friends

Refreshments: Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be available throughout the day.
Participants are welcome to step in and out of sessions to grab food and drinks.
Connection Spaces: Located on both floors, these are designated areas for networking, refreshments, and collaboration between sessions.

5. Photography and Videography

Photos and videos will be taken during Education House. Let the photographer/videographer know if you prefer not to be included (though we’d rather you be!).