It is easy to create a few quick improvements in education — simply test children’s eyesight.
Why has the role of a mobilised people not been mentioned in the ANC’s policy proposals on education, asks Graeme Bloch.
The ANC’s policy proposals for schools lack the necessary will to address the issues children face, argues Graeme Bloch.
No image available
/ 10 September 2010
We need to respect and nurture our educators, writes <b>Graeme Bloch</b>.
Teachers embarking on strike action has a damaging impact on education, writes <b>Graeme Bloch</b>.
No image available
/ 2 February 2008
South Africa must face up to the fact that our schools are a national disaster. We desperately need short-term holding operations, immediate improvements and a long-term turnaround plan. In a stagnant society, devoid of hope, poor outcomes wouldn’t matter, writes Graeme Bloch.
Our freedom child is turning 13. We should be proud we’ve brought her to her teenage years. She’s spent a significant part of her life in school. As Finance Minister Trevor Manuel reminded us recently, schools of quality are crucial if “all people’s lives have equal worth”.
No image available
/ 16 September 2006
Gender principles and commitments fly through the window, old-fashioned myths on HIV surface. Usually outspoken, Blade Nzimande is reduced to mumbling. Structures remain silent or waffle. Unity is invoked while throats are torn. A strong left is essential. So how have we descended so quickly?