Despite efforts to improve access to education, Haiti’s schools continue to underperform due to a complex mix of poor teaching quality, weak governance, and insufficient support structures. Haiti’s education system is fragmented, characterized by competition rather than collaboration, and lacks the data-driven mechanisms needed to support teachers, administrators, and students effectively. As a result, many students are unable to complete their fundamental education with the skills they need to thrive.
Our Model
The Challenge: Haiti’s Educational Crisis
Without collaborative solutions and a shared responsibility for student success, too many children fall through the cracks of the system.
Our Response: Co-Creating Solutions That Scale
Cross-Network Incubation
We believe that when diverse stakeholders—schools, communities, researchers, policymakers, and international partners—come together to co-create solutions, we can address the most pressing challenges in Haiti’s education system. By scaling these solutions across networks and advocating for their adoption at the policy level, we accelerate the progress toward a brighter future for Haiti’s students.
Three Strategic Levers
Our focus is on three bold strategies to drive lasting impact. Through these levers, we address both immediate needs and long-term goals to ensure the sustainability and impact of our work.
Quality Teaching and Learning
- Relevant Materials: Create context-appropriate, real-world learning materials in students’ mother tongue for both classroom and distance learning.
- Effective Instruction: Develop engaging, active teaching methods with professional development that fosters a positive learning environment and growth mindset.
- Student Support: Implement standardized assessments and timely interventions for struggling students, including afterschool and summer programs.
Effective and Transparent Governance
- Data-Driven Practice: Build robust school information systems and a data-sharing culture for informed decision-making.
- School Management: Develop leadership and accountability through professional development and model policies for effective school management.
- School Networks: Strengthen school networks with solutions for resource sharing, staff retention, and sustainable business models.
Scaling Successful Models
- Knowledge Management: Establish a system for continuous learning, evaluation, and knowledge sharing across the education sector.
- Capacity Building: Expand proven approaches through peer learning and technical assistance to reach more schools and communities.
- Advocacy: Launch focused campaigns to influence policy and secure support for scaling our model nationwide.
Our Theory of Change
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SCHOOLS52340
STUDENTS REACHED3782
EDUCATORS ENGAGEDData-Driven Progress
At the Model School Network, we believe in the power of data to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in our rigorous approach to tracking key performance indicators across participating schools.
Our shared metrics ensure that all stakeholders are aligned in their efforts and accountable for delivering high-quality education that benefits every child.
Student Outcomes
- Currently: 62% passing on grade-level vs. 41% national average
- Goal by 2030: 75% student passing rate at 75% of MSN schools
School Governances
- Currently: 39% of schools using effective management practices and data collection systems
- Goal by 2030: 75% of schools effectively implementing transparent governance
Quality Instruction
- Currently: 58% teachers implementing active learning strategies to foster student engagement
- Goal by 2030: 75% teachers are providing quality instruction
Community Engagement
- Currently: 26% schools actively involving parents, community leaders and members in the educational process.
- Goal by 2030: 50% of schools with engaged, empowered community members