South Africa is failing the rights of children to education and health: Children who aren't South African citizens struggle to access affordable health and education. ShutterstockIs South Africa regularly denying children their right to access education as well as health care on the grounds either of petty bureaucracy or by a misinterpretation of the country’s laws and … [Read more...] about South Africa is failing the rights of children to education and health | The Conversation
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Kenyan approach holds promise for boosting early childhood education | The Conversation
Kenyan approach holds promise for boosting early childhood education: Early childhood education can equip kids for later learning. karelnoppe/ShutterstockThere has been a big push by countries in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade to improve early childhood education. This refers to pre-primary schools, which usually caters to children aged between 4 and 5. Research has … [Read more...] about Kenyan approach holds promise for boosting early childhood education | The Conversation
Education quality and the youth skills gap are marring progress in Africa | The Conversation
Education quality and the youth skills gap are marring progress in Africa: Education has a bearing on prospects for sustainable economic opportunities as it feeds the market. ShutterstockThe Ibrahim Index of African Governance measures and monitors Africa’s governance performance. It produces an impartial picture of governance performance in every country on the continent. … [Read more...] about Education quality and the youth skills gap are marring progress in Africa | The Conversation
Education is key to success – EC’s top Engen Maths and Science School matric
Education is key to success – EC’s top Engen Maths and Science School matric: Libhongo Mko The Eastern Cape’s top Engen Maths and Science School (EMSS) matric graduate, Libhongo Mko lives by the philosophy that hard work and dedication will open doors. It is this belief that saw him come out as the top learner in the Eastern Cape EMSS classes with five distinctions, including … [Read more...] about Education is key to success – EC’s top Engen Maths and Science School matric
Africa should be building private-public parternships in education | The Conversation
Africa should be building private-public parternships in education: Africa's higher education sector could benefit from public-private partnerships. Shutterstock/RaywooPrivate-public partnerships have become a common strategy for countries all over the world to meet their development goals. In the global north, these partnerships – which bring capital and expertise together … [Read more...] about Africa should be building private-public parternships in education | The Conversation
