Education
Haiti: Who Will Manage the King Henri Christophe University in Limonade?
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- Created on Wednesday, 11 April 2012 14:18
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Rector of the State University of Haiti and the Executive Government are at odds on who should be managing King Henri Christophe University in Limonade. The State University of Haiti formed a committee to oversee the opening of the university while the executive government has employed UNESCO and a bilateral commission with the technical responsibility in the hands of the Dominican Republic Ministry of Higher Education.
Michaëlle Jean Asked to Head University in Limonade, Haiti
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- Created on Wednesday, 28 March 2012 08:52
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht/Le Nouvellsite) - The greatest work of post-earthquake reconstruction remains lifeless in the small town of Limonade, spared by the quake of 12 January 2010.
School Officials Protest Mismanagement of Free Education in Haiti
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- Created on Friday, 23 March 2012 06:47
CAP-HAITIEN (defend.ht) - The second largest city became the scene of protest against the mismanagement of the free and compulsory education, the assumed priority of President Michel Martelly. A visit by First Lady Sophia Martelly evoked the anger of school administrators and teachers still, after 6 months, without resources to accommodate the program.
Haiti: University in Limonade Under-Financed
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- Created on Saturday, 17 March 2012 11:14
LIMONADE, Haiti (defend.ht) - After two months since its handover, the $30 million, Henri Christophe University in Limonade has not received any money from the government to operate.
Haiti: Martelly-Student Clash "regrettable" and "deplorable" says University Rector
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- Created on Sunday, 19 February 2012 18:49
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – Rector at the State University of Haiti, Jean Vernet Henry, regretted the event that occurred on Friday at the School of Ethnology between students and a crowd that accompanied President Michel Martelly.
S. Florida Teacher Suspended for Derogatory Statements towards Haitian Students
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- Created on Monday, 13 February 2012 18:12
POMPANO BEACH , USA (defend.ht) - Broward County, Florida public school teacher Leslie Rainer of Blanche Ely High School is being investigated for the third time by the school board for derogatory language used against her students.
Haitian Heritage Conservation Center Enters Phase II
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- Created on Friday, 20 January 2012 03:40
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - With over 32,000 cultural effects saved, the rescue of Haitian cultural heritage, launched a year ago by the State of Haiti in partnership with the Smithsonian Museum (D.C.), will enter its second phase on Friday to establish a conservation center.
Haiti: Young Guitarists Train in Homage to Frantz Casséus
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- Created on Friday, 13 January 2012 10:29
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A new program called the Frantz Casséus Young Guitarists Program will be launched Friday, in honor of the father of Haitian classical guitarist, Frantz Casséus (1915-1993) and to get young people trained in playing guitar.
Inauguration of Henry Christophe University in Northern Haiti
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- Created on Thursday, 12 January 2012 18:14
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – The president of Haiti and the Dominican Republic carried out the symbolic inauguration of the University Lemonade Henry Christophe in Cap-Haitian (North) this Thursday, January 12, 2012. The university is a gift of the Dominican people, and cost $ 50 million. The institution is affiliated with the State University of Haiti (UEH).
Haiti: Free Education Scandalized by Perceived Corruption
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- Created on Monday, 09 January 2012 16:10
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – Not benefiting from taxes levied on the Haitian Diaspora, the Minister of Education, Reginald Paul, updated the press on the status of the free education program and steps schools must take through to obtain alternative financing with the National Bank of Credit (BNC).
Haitian Teachers want Corrections to President's Free Education Program
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- Created on Thursday, 05 January 2012 12:32
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – Teachers of Haiti’s public schools are urging corrections in the free education program of President Michel Martelly noting problems of transparency, significant number of teachers not paid, schools unable to purchase teaching materials and having to cancel school lunches.
Haiti: Artist Philippe Dodard to Direct National School of Arts
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- Created on Wednesday, 04 January 2012 09:08
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Haitian artist, Philippe Dodard, known nationally and internationally for his incredible artwork has become the Director of the National School of Arts (ENARTS).
Haiti: President's Tax on Diaspora is Not Funding Free Education
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- Created on Tuesday, 03 January 2012 08:41
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - In a radio interview Thursday, the National Palace education adviser admitted that none of the money collected through a tax on international calls and money transfers is being used towards education in Haiti.
Haitian Schools to Receive Loans from Credit Bank for Free Education
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- Created on Monday, 26 December 2011 20:27
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - An agreement was reached on Monday between the Minister of Education and the National Credit Bank (BNC) for schools to receive funds for the free education program.
Haiti: University Facing Sanctions for Duvalier Graduation Address
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- Created on Friday, 23 December 2011 16:18
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Executive Board of the State University of Haiti (CEUEH) "strongly condemns" the presence of the former "president for life" Jean-Claude Duvalier as a "guest" speaking at a graduation ceremony for graduates of the School of Law, Economics and Management (EDSEG) in Gonaives (North).
Haiti: Educators Condemn Duvalier as Model for Law School Graduates
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- Created on Thursday, 22 December 2011 16:40
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – More and more voices are raising to condemn the choice of former dictator and human rights offender, Jean-Claude Duvalier, standing as a model for law school graduates in Gonaives, Haiti, delivering their commencement address.
Haitian Government and Celebrities Participate in Education Symposium
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- Created on Thursday, 15 December 2011 16:41
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - On Tuesday the Haitian government held an International Symposium on Education in Haiti at the Hotel Karibe, an event that brought celebrities and members of the government together.
Haiti Private Schools Suffering with Parents Refusing to Pay
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- Created on Friday, 02 December 2011 17:57
KENSCOFF, Haiti (defend.ht) - Private schools are feeling the brunt of the Martelly-Conille education plan as many parents have begun to send their students to these institutions and not paying any fees.
Haiti: No Private Schools Examined in Free Education, says Martelly Advisor
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- Created on Wednesday, 30 November 2011 15:53
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Private schools, unconfirmed, participating in the Haitian government's free education program did not have to submit to any test, says Presidential adviser and coordinator of President Michel Martelly's plan for free education, Dimitri Nau.
University of Haiti Council Boycotts Meeting with President Martelly
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- Created on Monday, 28 November 2011 15:25
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - A meeting between the President of the Republic and council members from the State University of Haiti (UEH) was boycotted with none of the 40 representatives from the university appearing at the National Palace.
