The beginning of any child's school career can be a scary time. But parents and teachers can make it easier. Thomas Mukoya/ReutersAcross Africa – from South Africa to Botswana, Kenya to Rwanda and many others – January marks the beginning of the academic year for millions of new pupils. Research has consistently shown that a solid foundation in the early years of schooling … [Read more...] about How parents and teachers can make school a happy place for kids | The Conversation
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New: 'I did not send him to school to be killed' – father of slain boy
'I did not send him to school to be killed' - father of slain boy Thohoyandou - The family of an 11-year-old boy who was shot dead for passing Grade 5 have called for the family of the 10-year-old arrested in connection with the murder to be evicted from their village in Limpopo. The deceased, Gundo Mamatho, was shot ... Read more on News24 Rainfall brings … [Read more...] about New: 'I did not send him to school to be killed' – father of slain boy
Lesufi orders Joburg school to open its doors after 100s of pupils turned away
A Gauteng school battling to get its water and sanitation services connected has been ordered by the Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi to open its doors. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg or Gauteng Press Release. Read more on: … [Read more...] about Lesufi orders Joburg school to open its doors after 100s of pupils turned away
What final exam results reveal about South Africa’s school system | The Conversation
South Africa's matric results are held up as probably the most important moment in the basic education system. GCIS/FlickrSouth Africa’s Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced on January 5 that 70.7% of the country’s matrics – learners who wrote their final Grade 12 exams in 2015 – passed. Some can now apply for hotly contested university places; others will … [Read more...] about What final exam results reveal about South Africa’s school system | The Conversation
Krishna Govender appointed new director of academia at AAA School of Advertising
Dr Krishna Govender has been appointed the new director of academia at the AAA School of Advertising. The respected academic leaves Regenesys Business School, where he held the position of global dean to head the AAA School of Advertising’s academic portfolio, as of Friday, 1 January 2016. Read more on: Media Update Submit your own Press Release or get free content for … [Read more...] about Krishna Govender appointed new director of academia at AAA School of Advertising