President Cyril Ramaphosa warns that weak early literacy and math skills create a gap the whole education system must bear.

Studies have shown that a significant number of children, particularly in the early grades, struggle with reading, comprehension and mathematics. While it has become imperative to tackle the learning ...

The 2026 lekgotla ended with clear reforms for the basic education sector, focusing on strengthening early development as a ...

AT the start of every year, I attend our high school reunion — not merely out of nostalgia, but out of habit and, ...

Basic Education Sector set to host 2026 Basic Education Sector Lekgotla. The Department of Basic Education (DBE), led by Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Deputy Minister Dr Reginah Mha ...

Primary school enrolment in sub-Saharan Africa is the highest it’s ever been – an astounding 99.9%. This is evidence that with enough political will and by taking the right actions, it is possible to ...

Discover why investing in basic education and primary healthcare is the strategic key to unlocking Nigeria's sustainable ...

Jan. 27—In a class of 24 Trenton third graders, the chances are that only three can read adequately. Four can do math on grade level. Julie O'Connor, an urban education writer for NJ Spotlight News, ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in 2020, the education sector in Ghana faced significant disruption. In order to avert learning losses, the International Development Association (IDA) funded the ...

WASHINGTON, January 18, 2021— The World Bank today approved financing that, along with a grant from the Global Partnership for Education, will provide US$69.25 million in new funding to help Cambodia ...