DA Backs Education Department’s Plan to Address Literacy

In S.A, the DA supports the Department of Basic Education’s proposed interventions after studies revealed declines in literacy and numeracy skills. The reports show that many Grade 6 learners are unable to meet basic reading and math standards. The DA welcomes efforts to improve early childhood development and promote mother-tongue bilingual education. The party’s Delmaine Christians says these measures are crucial for ensuring better educational outcomes: