Teachers have a unique and important responsibility in children’s lives. They help shape a child’s experience and understanding of the world and how to learn and live in it. This is especially true of preschool teachers – a preschool teacher is one of the earliest role models in a child’s life. Preschool teachers can help […]
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We’re into the last term of the school year, and that means exam time for learners from Grade 4 all the way up to Grade 12. While there’s much at stake for children in the upper grades, even the younger ones going into their first or second exam seasons can feel pressure to perform. Parents,
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While approximately four out of five South African adults have a bank account, a recent study by the World Bank reveals this has not spilled over into broader use of financial services, leaving many South Africans financially excluded. Adequate financial knowledge is critical to bridge the gap from day-to-day transactional savings accounts to financial empowerment.
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In South Africa, the ability to read for meaning is a critical skill that remains elusive for many children. According to the Reading Panel 2030 report, a staggering 78% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need to foster a love of reading among students
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As exam season approaches, parents face the challenge of ensuring learners are adequately prepared. Exam stress can easily overwhelm students, especially when dealing with perceived complex subjects such as Physical Sciences and Mathematics. To address this, edtech solutions have emerged as powerful tools to help learners better understand, retain information and build the confidence they
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In recent years, the approach to determining school readiness has undergone significant changes. Traditionally, school readiness assessments in Grade 0 focused heavily on evaluating whether children met specific academic and developmental benchmarks. However, this method often overlooked the individual growth and unique strengths of each child. Today, there is a shift toward a more holistic
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Neurodiversity has become something of a buzzword lately, but it’s often misunderstood. Too many people hear the term and immediately think of learning disorders or developmental delays, assuming it means something is ‘wrong’ with those who are neurodiverse. While these aspects can be part of the picture, neurodiversity is so much more than that –
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Over the past decade, as the Cambridge curriculum gained popularity in South Africa, the number of schools and institutions offering this internationally recognised education pathway mushroomed across the country. However, as many parents who wanted to ensure their child received the best possible education came to realise, not all schools are equally equipped to deliver
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As educators and parents, we often meet children who don’t fit neatly into traditional moulds. These children may struggle in conventional classrooms, not because they lack ability but because their abilities far exceed what standard environments can accommodate. Gifted children frequently display traits like attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety – elements of
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Children entering the school system today will enter a very different world of work than their parents and grandparents, thanks to digitalisation and technologies such as robotic automation and artificial intelligence. While the past few years have seen increased importance placed on teaching coding skills at school, Johannesburg Stock Exchange–listed independent education provider Curro Holdings
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