Education
Haiti’s heartbeat just received global recognition. Compas — the beloved Haitian music genre that blends merengue roots with unmistakable Caribbean percussion — has officially been added to UNESCO’s prestigious cultural heritage list. It’s a moment of pride that arrives at a time when Haiti desperately needs a cultural win. Created in the 1950s, compas (also […]
A fast-spreading stomach bug—suspected to be norovirus—has shut down a Medford, Massachusetts elementary school for the second day in a row after more than 130 students fell ill. Roberts Elementary School remained closed Thursday, Dec. 11, and officials announced it will stay closed Friday as the outbreak continues to grow. All other schools in the […]
