For the 2nd year in a row, 100% of Children’s Academy 9th graders pass nat’l exam! This is a truly extraordinary outcome, especially for the 2nd year in a row for a school new to sending students for the national exam. Congratulations to everyone at the school on this remarkable achievement, and thank you to […]
We are pleased to announce that the 2025-26 school year is finally underway! After much delay due to the ongoing insecurity in Haiti – the government postponed the start of school until October 1, and then we had to delay pretty much another full week because of heightened gang activity – The Children’s Academy and […]
We’re very proud to reshare this special video about one of our very special students, Leissa. Originally from 2021, the video was directed by Merline Engle with content gathered by The Children’s Academy Our Story Team in Haiti. It also received some great editing from friend to Haiti Partners, Luke Renner. We couldn’t be more […]
Recently at The Children’s Academy we held a two week Summer Camp. Our students discovered new skills and passions in carpentry, cooking, hair cutting, laying tile, pedicures/manicures, sewing and computers. They are grateful for the opportunity to learn hands-on trades, which position them to create their own micro-businesses in the community. Students’ parents join […]
The results just came in. 💯/💯 9th-graders at The Children’s Academy passed the Ministry of Education’s National exam. They are overjoyed with gratitude! I (Merline) took some time to speak to them via telephone yesterday to congratulate them. When I asked Valentina how she felt about the result, she said: What makes me […]
One of the ways Haiti Partners supports our work is through grants from like-minded foundations and organizations. Recently, in response to a final grant report, one of our grantors sent a very thoughtful and detailed reply. With their permission, we’ve decided to share a portion of it below. While we are, of course, thrilled to […]
On their last day of school, The Children’s Academy Kindergarten students celebrated with laughter, play, and unforgettable memories. As a “heat dome” covers much of the US, we thought now would be a good time to share some images of this little kindergarten pool party at the school. A special thank you to Mrs. Dafny […]
A key part of our “school-based community change model” at The Children’s Academy is Community Change Groups. These groups are made up of parents of students at the school as well as other adult community members. Just as The Children’s Academy’s general education prepares students to become leaders for change in their communities, Community Change […]
At the start of the 2024 – 2025 academic year, Pedagogy Director Jouvresse, along with teachers Rachelle and Valès, asked a simple yet powerful question to their students: What do you want to achieve this year? One by one, the students spoke. Their answers echoed the same dream: “We want to work together in […]
At The Children’s Academy, murals aren’t just paintings—they are mirrors of hope, windows into the future, and acts of peace in motion. Each brushstroke along our vibrant school walls tells the story of students learning not only to read and write but also to lead, love, and lift each other up. From science labs […]
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