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Children who are exposed to lead — found in certain paints and batteries — can face issues ranging from heart problems to violent behaviour as they grow up  (Delwyn Verasamy)

Children without documentation are denied their basic rights

Undocumented children are denied their right to education, and access to government school nutrition support

(Dewlyn Verasamy)

Mother-tongue learning lays a better foundation

"But what does multilingualism mean in practice in this context?"

Panelists Siki Mgabadeli and Angelo Fick at the critical thinking forum centred on the education crisis in South Africa

​‘The current state of basic education should cause outrage’

Take it back to the basics and focus on reading, writing and understanding

‘Policies are living documents that need to evolve with the changing needs of pupils, school staff, parents and the broader school community.’ (John McCann/M&G)

Review school admissions policies

A child’s socioeconomic status, language and colour should not result in their exclusion

(Reuters)

Graça Machel stands up for girls’ education at Hong Kong summit

The former Mozambican education minister delivered a searing message for girls’ rights

No school for 600 000 children

The education department should provide free, inclusive education for disabled children and support their caregivers

But parents say that they raised concerns about the school’s admissions policy in a public meeting last year. (David Harrison/M&G)

Rustenburg Girls Junior School allegedly discouraged underprivileged pupil

RGJS now faces allegations of racism in its admissions policy

Omotoso was nabbed in April last year in a dramatic arrest operation at the Port Elizabeth International Airport. (Lulama Zenzile/Gallo)

Education is for everyone

Mandla Makupula was a fearless and straight-talking activist

Quality education for every child

Why did luck have to play such a crucial role in my education?

Education is supposed to be a universal human right. If only it were that simple

“One of my top priorities for 2018 is to prevent misuse of Facebook,” Mark Zuckerberg said on his own Facebook page.

Networks can solve education’s plight

International peer forums are providing the framework to bolster children’s advancement

(Graphic: John McCann)

Deaf pupils cheer sign of the times

Now that children can take sign language in matric, it will be easier to obtain a bachelor’s pass

Run away: The protest in Ivory Park

No child should die trying to get to school

Safety is a basic right repeatedly ignored in the development of cities around the world

Xolani Mantshongodares to dream of a better future under a new ANC

Slice of Life: A break in poverty’s circle

‘Free education would go a long way for us’

President Barack Obama.

Hunting for Africa’s Einstein with a science lab on wheels

A truck equipped with laboratory equipment tours Nigeria, allowing 7,500 students and 15 schools to conduct practical lessons.

(Graphic: John McCann)

Why mere knowledge transfer fails

States and academics must collaborate or risk foreign experts taking over policy making

Those who knew Ahmed Timol and his family never for a moment believed that he committed suicide

Letters to the editor: October 27 to November 2 2017

Readers write in about Ahmed Timol, the issues that hinder students’ success, and President Zuma’s statue in Nigeria

Children who enter grade one at the minimum age of 5½ years are at a significantly higher risk of repeating the year than those who wait until they are six to start school, a study has shown

The ABCs of autism in the classroom: ‘He only wants to eat sandwiches with cheese’

Autistic children experience the world differently, but this doesn’t stop them from learning.

Ray Phiri

How to grow an effective public service

The National School of Government is training officials to be committed, passionate and on-board.

Graphic: John McCann

Blended learning is the future

Universities are successfully combining e-learning with traditional direct contact sessions

Struggle: Children in Jeppes Reef are only 2km from the Swazi border..

SA schools boot out Swazi, Moz children over missing IDs

Learners who have attended certain Mpumalanga schools for years are now being turned away when they attempt to enter high schools in the province