Zero Dropout Campaign
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Calls grow to address marginalisation of boys in education system
In 2022, the out-of-school rate was 10.54% for boys, compared with 8.17% for girls
DA says it wants matric pass mark ‘incrementally’ increased to 50%
It’s detractors say the party has accepted the 30% pass because it is enjoying the benefits of the government of national unity
Education movements slam high dropout rate for matric class of 2024
The Zero Dropout Campaign has cautioned that the department of basic education should take heed of ‘early warning signs’ to assist learners
Grade 9 certificate to be rolled out at 1000 schools, but shouldn’t be seen as ‘exit option’
The general education certificate will recognise learner achievements at the end of the compulsory schooling phase
Another year, another tussle over ‘real’ matric pass rate
This comes as the department of basic education says that although there are challenges, public education is ‘thriving’