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South African children face reading crisis
Publishing books in local languages could spark the interest of reading and understanding in young ones
Social employment could transform South African society
One example is the 1 000 literacy champions trained by Nal’ibali to encourage families and children to read together
Nal’ibali: We can all help children learn to read – and to love it
Teaching children the joy of reading is not only the responsibility of schools. There are many ways in which we can impart this precious gift to them
The true state of South Africa’s schools
South Africa has one of the most unequal school systems in the world. The gap in test scores between the top 20% and the rest is wider than in almost every other country
Project to give away 100 000 books to encourage childhood literacy
It will also support practitioners at 40 early childhood development centres to make use of a literacy-themed learning programme and provide practical training and materials to…
Reading aloud in the early years is crucial
Fewer children are in early childhood development centres now than in the past 18 years, which means scores are bereft of meals, safety, and early learning opportunities
We must keep Covid-19’s gains in education
COMMENT: The disaster regulations mandated zero-rating for some websites. Now it is time to expand this access
Saved by literature and love
“The library was a refuge I could run to when violence ripped at the very fabric of our existence and threatened to extinguish life itself,” writes Dr Barbara Boswell.
Here’s the story: The psychological effects of the pandemic on children
A free webinar discusses how to help young people struggling to find their place in the new normal without classmates and friends
Why dads matter: How reading to your kids can make a difference
The amount of time fathers spend reading with their children can help predict how well their children will read and write in the future
Locking down and in with stories for all ages
Using narratives help human beings to cope with life … reading aloud to babies and children gives them this skill for the future
World Read Aloud Day breaks a record
Having celebrated the day for the past seven years, Nal’ibali has seen the number of children reached each year increase exponentially
Reading aloud for literacy
As educators and children celebrate Word Read Aloud Day on Friday, this article discusses the importance — and fun — of reading aloud to children
Break poverty divide, read to your children
In today’s digital world, it’s becoming easy to find stories in South Africa’s 11 languages
Reading should be a delight, not a duty
We have long believed that education is important, but we, as a nation, are yet to be convinced that reading for pleasure is just as vital