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With Haitian Schools in Ruins, Children in Limbo
By Simon Romero
New York Times
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Thousands of schools in and around this devastated capital could remain closed for months or never reopen, according to Haitian and United Nations education officials. That leaves vast numbers of children languishing in camps or working in menial jobs as they struggle to survive. Read more
Destruction of schools in Haiti quake crushes hopes of a better future for many
By William Booth and Scott Wilson
Washington Post Staff Writers
Saturday, January 23, 2010
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI -- Of the many things taken from this city by the earthquake, few are as threatening to Haiti's future as the near destruction of a school system viewed across society here as the only path to a better life. Read more
Haitian education system 'totally collapsed'
By Andrew Cawthorne
Reuters
Mon, Jan 18, 2010
PORT-AU-PRINCE - Half of Haiti's schools and its three main universities were destroyed or badly damaged in the earthquake, but classes must resume even in tents to help children overcome trauma, the education minister said. Read more
In ruined Haiti schools, some see opportunity
By Jonathan M. Katz
Associated Press
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - After seven weeks with seven children huddled under a shelter of tarps and sheets on the median strip of a busy road, Lissithe Delomme says the Haitian government can't reopen schools fast enough. Read more
Haiti Education Statistics
Youth (15–24 years) literacy rate, 2003–2007*, male |
76 |
Youth (15–24 years) literacy rate, 2003–2007*, female |
87 |
Number per 100 population , 2007, phones |
26 |
Number per 100 population , 2007, Internet users |
10 |
Primary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, gross, male |
- |
Primary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, gross, female |
- |
Primary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, net, male |
- |
Primary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, net, female |
- |
Primary school attendance ratio 2003–2008*, net, male |
48 |
Primary school attendance ratio 2003–2008*, net, female |
52 |
Survival rate to last primary grade (%) 2003–2008*, admin. data |
- |
Survival rate to last primary grade (%) 2003–2008*, survey data |
85 |
Secondary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, gross, male |
- |
Secondary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, gross, female |
- |
Secondary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, net, male |
- |
Secondary school enrolment ratio 2003–2008*, netm female |
- |
Secondary school attendance ratio 2003–2008*, net, male |
18 |
Secondary school attendance ratio 2003–2008*, net, female |
21 |
* Source: UNICEF Statistics |
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