​ Egzamen/Tests This week, students at LKM, like their peers at schools all over Haiti, are taking tests. This is the “premyè kontwòl,” or first of four exam periods of the school year, as mandated by the Haitian Ministry of Education. However, the exams take place a little differently at LKM than at many other Haitian schools. ​ ​ Delson, the director of primary grades at LKM, told me that most schools do nothing but exams this week. Students come in the morning, take a test

October 2015 Dear friends of Matènwa, At MCLC, we strive to provide a well-rounded education to all students in a collaborative environment. In this spirit, the music teachers, Mr. Pierre Richard and Mr. Dieuseul Jean, asked the preschoolers to choose the instruments they would like to play this academic year. These teachers recognize that giving children choices increases their motivation and determination to learn. We look forward to seeing their performances during school