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Extra classes help Stellenbosch no-fee school to boost its matric pass rate

CLASS OF 2022 — CASE STUDY

Extra classes help Stellenbosch no-fee school to boost its matric pass rate

By Joel Ontong

Daring solutions are needed to solve South Africa’s maths teaching crisis

EDUCATION DISASTER OP-ED

Daring solutions are needed to solve South Africa’s maths teaching crisis

By Michael Cosser

Matric Class of 2022 should be celebrated, but results not accurate ‘barometer’ for education system — experts

NSC RESULTS

Matric Class of 2022 should be celebrated, but results not accurate ‘barometer’ for education system — experts

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

How does the class of 2022 stack up? We compare the matric results to previous years

AT A GLANCE: NSC RESULTS

How does the class of 2022 stack up? We compare the matric results to previous years

By Victoria O’Regan

‘Class of 2022 showed the greatest determination and fortitude ever,’ says Minister Motshekga

MATRIC RESULTS

‘Class of 2022 showed the greatest determination and fortitude ever,’ says Minister Motshekga

By Michelle Banda

Meet the top achievers among matriculants who fought a good fight and ‘remained the light amid load shedding’

CLASS OF 2022

Meet the top achievers among matriculants who fought a good fight and ‘remained the light amid load shedding’

By Michelle Banda

Remember that problematic matric exam maths question? ‘Valuable lessons’ learnt, says Umalusi

EXAM CONUNDRUMS

Remember that problematic matric exam maths question? ‘Valuable lessons’ learnt, says Umalusi

By Michelle Banda

Matric results - Private schools shed blackout and Covid challenges to post ‘outstanding’ 98.42% pass rate

CLASS OF 2022

Matric results - Private schools shed blackout and Covid challenges to post ‘outstanding’ 98.42% pass rate

By Michelle Banda

Umalusi gives matric exam results release on Friday the nod, says cheating not systemic

CLASS OF 2022

Umalusi gives matric exam results release on Friday the nod, says cheating not systemic

By Michelle Banda

This week – protest against poor management of rolling blackouts, petition against fossil fuels and talk on school dropouts

CIVIL SOCIETY WATCH 16-20 JANUARY

This week – protest against poor management of rolling blackouts, petition against fossil fuels and talk on school dropouts

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Matric rewrites for seven disrupted exams will take place Wednesday and Thursday

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

Matric rewrites for seven disrupted exams will take place Wednesday and Thursday

By Michelle Banda

‘Where is your humanity, man?’ Readers and a psychologist join debate about ‘unsolvable’ matric exam maths problem

GO FIGURE

‘Where is your humanity, man?’ Readers and a psychologist join debate about ‘unsolvable’ matric exam maths problem

By Michelle Banda

Department concedes SA schools must modify curriculums to deliver climate change education

ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY

Department concedes SA schools must modify curriculums to deliver climate change education

By Tembile Sgqolana

Mother tongue education amendment bill sparks a mother-and-father of an argument

IN THE CLASSROOM

Mother tongue education amendment bill sparks a mother-and-father of an argument

By Unknown Author

Solving the unsolvable 5.1 problem — disastrous matric maths question stumps teachers and learners alike

EDUCATION CHALLENGES

Solving the unsolvable 5.1 problem — disastrous matric maths question stumps teachers and learners alike

By Michelle Banda

Gauteng principal to be disciplined after matrics miss final exam

GROUNDUP

Gauteng principal to be disciplined after matrics miss final exam

By Ezekiel Kekana

Diversity intervention suspended at Fish Hoek High after parents complain about traumatised learners

RACISM IN SCHOOLS

Diversity intervention suspended at Fish Hoek High after parents complain about traumatised learners

By Velani Ludidi and Victoria O' Regan

Provision needs to be made to allow equitable access to schooling for learners with disabilities

GROUNDUP OP-ED

Provision needs to be made to allow equitable access to schooling for learners with disabilities

By Yolisa Piliso

State investment in early childhood development sector can empower women and combat gender-based violence

PRESIDENTIAL SUMMIT OP-ED

State investment in early childhood development sector can empower women and combat gender-based violence

By Laura Brooks and Sanja Bornman

Rolling blackouts a big worry as matrics set to write final examinations

NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE

Rolling blackouts a big worry as matrics set to write final examinations

By Michelle Banda

The everyday superwomen of early childhood development and their pivotal role in communities

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

The everyday superwomen of early childhood development and their pivotal role in communities

By Tamsin Metelerkamp