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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

primary education

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Namibia

Not all children read at the same pace – Namibia study shows how teachers can help those falling behind

Not all children read at the same pace and level. Martin Harvey       Tsitsi Mavambe, Stellenbosch University and Nhlanhla Mpofu, Stellenbosch University     Reading is a powerful tool. It introduces children to new ideas. It shapes their academic journey and progress. It also equips them with skills to navigate the world, both at school and beyond. Sadly, it’s estimated that more than 202 million children and young […]

todayJuly 25, 2024 19

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Early childhood education was largely missing from the budget, undermining other education spending

        By Marek Tesar, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau     Despite a NZ$1 billion increase in spending on education in the 2024 budget, there was a noticeable absence of any substantial investment in early childhood education (ECE). This contrasts starkly with the money put aside for primary and secondary education, particularly in areas such as literacy. The budget allocates $191 million over four years for […]

todayJune 5, 2024 15

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Africa

Malawi’s school kids are using tablets to improve their reading and maths skills

    By Nicola Pitchford, University of Nottingham   Malawi introduced free primary education in 1994. This has significantly improved access to schooling. However, the country – which is one of the poorest in the world – still faces a high learning poverty rate of 87%. Learning poverty is a measure of a child’s inability to meet minimum proficiency in reading, numeracy and other skills at the primary school level. […]

todayMay 13, 2024 10

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