July 2012

2012 mission haiti

July 2012 Mission To Haiti

On this trip, we were happy to see that 98% of the School Bank books were returned. We collected data regarding the children’s grades and attendance and visited some students at their homes. A summer French class was started this month and also, two teachers enrolled to complete their education. No matter which indicators you pick, Haiti …

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Mr. Edmond, a teacher in St. Marc, has invested his time and knowledge for the past 12 years educating poor kids in the 6th grade (Aemsa St Marc, Haiti)

Mr. Edmond, a teacher in St. Marc, has invested his time and knowledge for the past 12 years educating poor kids in the 6th grade. Regardless of the paycheck and the limited or non-existing didactic material he has consistently worked towards improving his students ability to succeed. The monthly paycheck of $75, when available, is …

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The Economic Imperative of Attracting Great Teachers

Great teachers have the ability to transform and enrich the lives and living standards of Americans. According to recent research, a student’s kindergarten teacher has long-lasting influence on important lifetime outcomes, such as future earnings. These effects are so important that the difference between having an above-average kindergarten teacher and a below-average kindergarten teacher could …

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