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
Sacred Heart College in Johannesburg has learned some important lessons about teaching during the Covid-19 lockdown
Autumn matric camps cancelled as the actions of some provinces accused of being ‘tantamount to treason’ for wanting to keep them open
Ministers outline initiatives and the plans for all education institutions
Following several other countries, South Africa will send learners home this week
In matric my friends and I got into trouble and were called into the principal’s office to be reprimanded. I do not remember most of what the principal said during the tongue-lashing. But I do remember her saying: “You will not amount to anything in life.” A group of teenagers got into some silly mischief […]
A six-point plan will help to drive the president’s youth employment intervention but it is essential that the experiences of young people are prioritised in its design and delivery