insert_link Namibia Ministry of Education updates school funding policy to address inequities Rural education learners "In the past, educational disparities negatively affected the performance of many learners across the country. This inequity is also at odds with Article 20 of the Namibian Constitution, which guarantees all persons the right to education." The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has updated the school funding system under the new School Grant Policy (2021-2030). The policy uses a needs-based funding formula to ensure equal […] today21 February, 2025
insert_link Africa Girls usually read better than boys. Why this isn’t the case in some African countries Girls may encounter obstacles that hinder their educational participation and reading development. Hugh Sitton By Pearl S. Kyei, University of Ghana In most parts of the world, girls outperform boys in reading. Girls are more likely to read at or above the expected level of proficiency for their grade compared to boys. There are several reasons for this. Girls have been found to have more […] today12 June, 2024
