Martin Prew

Analysis Martin Prew - 7 Jan 2014

South African matrics are passing at a higher rate. But this good news does not translate for the level of maths and science teaching and learning.

Article Martin Prew - 13 Sep 2013

A principled principal has enjoyed tremendous success by instilling self-confidence in his pupils.

Article Martin Prew - 5 Jul 2013

Schools keep pass rates up by limiting subject choices - sacrificing our poorest pupils' futures, says Martin Prew.

Article Martin Prew - 2 Nov 2012

Alternative models of primary schooling could provide localised knowledge that is truly relevant.

Article Martin Prew - 26 Oct 2012

The continent needs greater political commitment to rescue its rural and peri-urban schools, writes Martin Prew.

Article Martin Prew - 19 Oct 2012

The question is not how to improve the disastrous system but rather how it can be reconfigured.

Article Martin Prew - 10 Aug 2012

Firing the education minister will not rectify flawed procurement and intervention powers.

Article Martin Prew - 20 Jan 2012

Why is the schooling system in Zimbabwe still outscoring the South African one?

Article Martin Prew - 14 Jan 2011

Identifying three trends evident in 2010 should help legitimise the pass rate for those who remain sceptical, writes <B>Martin Prew</b>.

Article Martin Prew - 27 Aug 2010

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga recently released the "Schooling 2025" blueprint. Have you read it? Did you comment on it?

Article Martin Prew - 10 Jun 2010

Normally opinionated and confident education professionals still struggle to explain why the majority of South Africa's schools are so bad.

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