George Magoha was a force for better education in Kenya. But he had his flaws
Prof George Magoha, then Kenya’s cabinet secretary for Education, with school pupils and parents in Nairobi, in September 2019. Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images The […]
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South Africa’s dysfunctional universities: the consequences of corrupt decisions
The integrity of the academic project should underscore universities’ work at all times. xtock/Shutterstock What happens when those responsible for managing universities cannot trust each […]
Free online courses could be a path to higher education in African countries but awareness is low
Open and distance learning were specifically designed to allow anyone, anywhere to access higher education. Alistair Berg/Getty Images Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the largest […]
My child isn’t happy with their final exam results. How can I support them?
Teens look to their parents for love and support in hard times. Shutterstock Every January, the day arrives that South Africans know can decide their […]
Kenya’s school reform is entering a new phase in 2023 — but the country isn’t ready
Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images The start of the 2023 school year in Kenya marks an important occasion: the first cohort of pupils to adopt […]
Nigeria’s university system needs radical reform: student loans for more than 100 million people might be a good place to start
There should be a rethink of Nigeria’s public university system. Pius Utomi Ekpei/AFP via Getty Images Amid strikes by Nigeria’s Academic Staff Union of Universities, […]
Pregnant learners in South Africa need creches and compassion to keep them in school
Pregnant schoolgirls weigh up several factors when deciding whether to stay in school throughout and after their pregnancies. Stephane De Sakutin/AFP via Getty Images After […]
Kids and money: five ways to start the conversation
Children feel empowered and learn more about financial independence when they understand basic concepts. Prostock-studio/Shutterstock When it comes to teaching young children about the world, […]
Not sure how to keep your kids busy and happy these holidays? Here are five tips.
Benson Ibeabuchi/AFP via Getty Images When holidays roll around, many parents begin to appreciate just how tenacious teachers have to be to keep children engaged […]
6 priorities to get Kenya’s curriculum back on track – or risk excluding many children from education
Getty Images Kenya’s education curriculum was reformed in 2017 to improve its quality – but now many Kenyans are calling for change again. Public disillusionment […]