MAIL & GUARDIAN: Education
Security at schools is not the community’s responsibility
It is unrealistic to expect vulnerable people to ensure that nearby schools aren’t vandalised or robbed
‘I worry about my son returning to school and my other son at home’
The parent of two boys, Chulayo Thapelo Mthembu writes about the family’s experience of one son returning to school when they reopened on Monday
Classes under coronavirus are ‘weird’
Two matric learners talk about not being able to mingle with friends, anxiety about their exams and what happens outside the schoolyard
Student drops out as tech access issues hinder his learning
In April, UniZulu announced that it had negotiated zero-rated data with MTN, Telkom and Cell C in so its students could access teaching and learning on its online platform without incurring data costs
Universities can decide which students return to campus, even if they are not in their final year
Higher education minister expands the allowance for who can be on campus, but numbers cannot be more than a third of the student population
Watch it again: Nzimande update on higher education
The minister will brief the media on the progress in the implementation of Covid-19 measures at tertiary education institutions
DBE: 95% of schools to open on June 8
After a week’s delay, the basic education minister said the majority of schools are ready to open, but added that ‘the golden rule is, there will be no school that will resume, if not ready to do so’
Academics’ health suffers under Covid-19
More than ever, higher education institutions need to look after employees’ mental wellbeing
Schools: Confusion rather than clarity and confidence reign
The way in which Angie Motshekga has handled the reopening of schools has caused many people to lose confidence in her
Teachers test Covid-19 positive
Many schools are still not coronavirus ready for learners and teachers to return
Eastern Cape university goes all in to assist provincial health-care efforts
A special steering committee seeks to fill urgent gaps in the system in order to fight the coronavirus
Education is a political and ethical matter
Knowing the learners and teachers and what they need is essential to reform in the school system
High-risk teachers vulnerable to Covid-19 now know how they will be treated
Protocols have now been established for school educators who are aged 60 and above and for those with comorbidities
Protective equipment for schools in KwaZulu-Natal goes ‘missing’
Without protective equipment, schools in uMlazi, Pinetown and Zululand won’t meet the already delayed deadline for reopening
‘Tenderpreneurs’ block the delivery of protective equipment to schools
Protests by local suppliers have delayed PPE delivery, which according to the DBE, is one of the reasons the reopening of schools has been pushed back until June 8
Safety at schools: ‘Keep your distance and your pen’
The department of basic education has developed guidelines to assist schools with minimising the spread of the coronavirus
Back to school on June 8
Matrics and grade seven learners’ return to school has been delayed by one week
Perverse incentives for universities are wasting the skills and work of postdoctoral fellows
Decision-makers appear to be outsourcing core work to an insecure academic workforce who don’t necessarily receive recognition or permanent employment
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