ActionAid calls on the Government of Haiti to improve the quality of basic education. Half of primary school aged children cannot access education in Haiti due to a lack of public schools. ActionAid and peasants groups of the Je Nan Je platform, are calling for government action to standardise education policies and uphold the Haitian constitution which should guarantee basic education to every child in the country. The lack of public primary schools in Haiti has given rise to an increase in private schools and multiple curriculums with no visible efforts to regulate and ensure standards are met. Parents seeking schooling for their children cannot be assured of the quality and relevance of the teaching or of a safe school infrastructure and learning environment. ActionAid’s Country Director Ifeoma Charles-Monwuba said: “Due to the lack of public schools and the very poor quality of those that exist, many parents are forced to seek private education”. ActionAid and Je nan Je are calling for the government to commit adequate budget to build public schools across the country and to ensure that standards are upheld in public and private schools to guarantee quality education. Read more following the link below.
Posted on: Fri, 23 May 2014 09:16:04 +0000
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