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latest news & developmentsGirls’ movement calls on traditional isiXhosa practice of entangeni
The programme provides a safe space for teenage girls in Makhanda’s townships to discuss and learn about sexual and reproductive health
Beyond the hype: How to prepare teachers for the coding and robotics era
Embracing new ways can be overwhelming for in-service teachers if adequate training and support are not provided
Gauteng needs 200 more schools, says education MEC Chiloane
During the 2023-24 financial year, Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the Northern Cape only built one school each
Less testing, more thinking: The case for project-based learning in schools
If we want to equip the next generation to lead, innovate and collaborate in a complex world, we need to move beyond outdated models of education
New world of work requires new minds
Activity-based and experiential learning should be encouraged at school and tertiary institutions so that the academic curricula must align with new realities.
The language gap hits students hard when they get to university
Higher education institutions cannot be responsible for linguistic deficiencies. The real change needs to start at school level
Omotoso’s acquittal points to weaknesses in the police and justice system
How many more women have to experience sexual violence before we can see a fundamental change?
Trauma is hampering the education of South Africa’s children
Teachers, especially those in schools where violence, drugs and gangsterism are a daily reality, need to become ‘trauma informed’
Confidence in maths a catalyst for educational success
By targeting learners in primary school, children are better prepared for high school maths – and beyond
Financial literacy should be taught throughout a child’s school life
This skill is crucial not just for personal success but to close the gap between economic survival and prosperity, reduce debt and inequality, and for the country’s overall…
Teachers want inclusive classes but struggle to assist children with autism
Autism occurs along a spectrum so teachers need to understand the disorder and adapt how they teach to meet learners’ needs
Despite the demand for education technology, affordability is a key barrier
Innovative approaches are needed to ensure edtech companies’ long-term viability while fostering access to quality education for all
It’s time to recognise that parents are powerful actors in education
Parents need to be able to communicate and work with school staff to improve learners’ development and well-being
Are Chinese better at maths than the rest of us?
The fact that Chinese parents invest heavily in their children’s education -– and the learners themselves are driven to achieve — contributes to their facility for maths
AI as a beacon of hope for education reform
A more educated and prosperous South Africa can be achieved by engaging in innovative solutions facilitated by artificial intelligence