Contradictory pandemic regulations could to be putting critical training in jeopardy
It may well be that we have warm bodies in schools, but to think their minds are highly productive is a reach
The state rapidly put in place a solution for the emergency provision of water, but it has been hampered by the shortage, and cost, of water tankers
A report from Unesco highlights a lack of access to online learning: only 12% of learners in sub-Saharan Africa can connect to the internet at home
High-stakes choices today, transforming education for tomorrow. Covid-19 must be used as a catalyst to strengthen health and education
It is unrealistic to expect vulnerable people to ensure that nearby schools aren’t vandalised or robbed
The way in which Angie Motshekga has handled the reopening of schools has caused many people to lose confidence in her
Knowing the learners and teachers and what they need is essential to reform in the school system
Protocols have now been established for school educators who are aged 60 and above and for those with comorbidities
Without protective equipment, schools in uMlazi, Pinetown and Zululand won’t meet the already delayed deadline for reopening
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
The department of basic education has developed guidelines to assist schools with minimising the spread of the coronavirus
Even those schools with online structures in place were not prepared for the emotional and cognitive demands this approach brings
Ahead of their opening, the basic education department has given schools three models to consider to ensure physical distancing
Schools are to start a phased reopening from June 1, but Covid-19 protocols must be in place. And teachers will also have to deal with learners’ and parents’ uncertainty created by the pandemic
Last week the basic education minister was adamant that teachers will return to school on May 25, but some provinces say not all Covid-19 measures are in place to prevent its spread
COMMENT As the department of basic education struggles with when and how to reopen schools, we must remember that most of the world is equally at a loss. Almost all children in almost every country will have been directly affected by school closures. We can learn from other countries’ decisions in navigating this crisis, as […]
Evidence shows schools are not ready as the department pushes them to reopen in 10 days
Education minister says schools will reopen for Grades 7 and 12 on June 1, and she cannot guarantee that “no one will die”
Using a variety of methods and interactions, teachers and students have had to adapt to a new idea of the classroom
Especially in a country like South Africa with its huge inequalities, a digital divide and teacher unions
Five organisations stand firm on ensuring schools have taken all safety measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus when learners, teachers and school management teams return
Ordinary citizens have not forgotten that schools were failing before the virus crisis
Some learners have taken the decision to drop out because they fear catching the coronavirus and have no faith that they will do well in their studies
Despite the government saying it could be June before schools begin reopening, some have already called teachers in and held parents’ meetings in preparation for opening sooner
Teachers are probably some of the most undervalued people in society and often criticised for being ineffective or being chastised for this, that and the other.
Safety comes first, with a tentative June 1 deadline for grades seven and 12 to return to school
We summarise the legal battles fought to improve the quality of education in South Africa.
With schools set to reopen as the lockdown eases, teachers say too few classrooms, dodgy toilets and inadequate water make it difficult to teach safely
The basic education department is adopting a ‘phased-in’ approach to reopening schools, with some schools possibly starting up as early as next week
Gauteng Premier David Makhura tweeted this week that 41 suspects linked to the burning and burglary of schools in the province have been arrested