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Education
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Why World Teachers’ Day Is So Important This Year
05 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The lengths that teachers have gone to during the pandemic, to educate and inspire their students, makes celebrating World Teachers’ Day more important than ever.
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Looking For Work In SA? These Skills Are In High Demand
16 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Career Junction’s latest report reveals some interesting insight into which skills are most sought after in South Africa right now.
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Take A Moment To Watch This Batsh*t Crazy US Anti-Mask Video
15 Sep 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every so often, you see a video that makes you wonder how we have devolved to this point. Welcome to ‘Idiocracy’.
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These Tech-Enabled Campuses Could Be The Future Of Schooling
10 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The ‘new normal’ brought on by the pandemic has shown us that we need alternate ways for children to learn, including online institutions that can ensure a well-rounded education.
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These SA Universities Cracked The World’s Top 500
03 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In a study evaluating more than 1 500 universities across 93 countries, with the largest and most diverse assessment of universities worldwide, one SA university stands out from the crowd.
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Selborne’s Principal Is Tired Of His Partying Pupils
29 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Whilst teachers and those associated with the day to day running of schools are adhering to strict protocols, pupils are living it up.
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Inside The School That Kept Going During National Lockdown
29 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Despite the national lockdown, one group of students in Mitchells Plain continued their high school education undisturbed.
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Possible Solutions To SA’s Private School Racism Problem
24 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Over the past few weeks, pupils past and present have highlighted the issue of institutional racism at many of the country’s top schools.
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SA’s First COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Begins [Video]
24 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The University of Witwatersrand, in partnership with Oxford University, starts human trials this week for a possible COVID-19 vaccine.
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GoodLuck And Valenture Institute Team Up To Offer Full High School Scholarship
12 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you know of a young learner and changemaker deserving of a full high school scholarship worth a cool R430 000, read on.
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Parktown Boys’ High Abuse – Carte Blanche Doesn’t Hold Back [Video]
11 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Parktown Boys’ High School has seen two different scandals in recent years, but stories of physical and sexual assault stretch back generations.
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The Dictionary Has Literally Changed The Definition Of ‘Racism’
11 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The revised edition of the Merriam-Webster dictionary will contain a new definition of ‘racism’.
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Three Simple Truths When Investing In Your Child’s Future
10 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
As any parent will tell you, children are expensive. The sooner you start planning, and teaching responsible money habits, the better.
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Cape School Under Fire For ‘Fun Slave Auction’ Assignment
10 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A grade 7 teacher at a Cape school has been sent for sensitivity training after assigning a “fun” exercise on slavery.
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SA’s 10 Best Universities Ranked
09 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It was a very closely fought battle for top spot, but according to the Centre for World University Rankings, South Africa has a new number one.
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Herschel Girls’ High School Is Dealing With A Racism PR Disaster
05 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Tuesday, Herschel Girls’ School posted a black square on its Instagram account, with the hashtag #blackoutTuesday. That backfired in a big way.
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Meghan Markle Just Gave A Powerful Graduation Address To Her Old High School [Video]
04 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Meghan Markle tackled some tough political issues in a graduation speech addressing her old high school.
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Inside SA’s First Boutique Tech-Enabled Private High Schools
25 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
New private, tech-enabled high school campuses coming to Joburg and Cape Town, are set to revolutionise learning in South Africa.
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New COVID-19 Rules For Schools Makes Chewing Gum In Class Too Easy
22 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new document sent to schools outlines the measures that must be in place to ensure the safety of staff and students.
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Red & Yellow Giving Away R2 Million In Digital Marketing Vouchers
20 May 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Red & Yellow Creative School of Business is giving away R2 million in vouchers for its famous Digital Marketing Aptitude Test (DMAT).
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Inside Wits University’s COVID-19 Rapid Test Study (And How You Can Help)
14 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The immunology department at Witwatersrand University is testing existing rapid tests for COVID-19 to determine their accuracy.
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Update On When We Can Expect Schools To Reopen
11 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents hoping for clarity with regards when schools will reopen may have to wait a little longer, with the South African Teachers’ Union raising concerns.
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Should You Pay Your Private School Fees During Lockdown?
06 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Parents educating their children at home have some pressing questions about whether or not they should continue paying school fees.
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UPDATED: Schools To Reopen Next Week – What You Need To Know
29 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The department of basic education has outlined its plan to gradually reopen schools from next week.
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Online Learning Versus Remote Learning – Here’s The Difference
17 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Your child may have been learning online during the lockdown, but they aren’t necessarily engaged in ‘online learning’.
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Healthcare Providers – Your Kids Qualify For A Year’s Free Tuition At This Global Online High School
07 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Valenture Institute has launched a scholarship for the children of healthcare providers in South Africa.
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Parents Should Listen To This Podcast On COVID-19 And Education
02 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
On the podcast ‘Think Outside The Classroom’, Harvard Professor Robert Lue weighs in on education and COVID-19.
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Yale’s Most Popular Course Ever Is About Happiness – And Is Now Available For Free
24 Mar 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In these trying times, some “practical, science-backed information about how to be happy” could come in handy. Yale’s most popular course of all time offers just that.
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Public Versus Private School – Do High Fees Really Guarantee A Quality Education?
20 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s widely believed that the more something costs, the better it is. When it comes to education, that’s not always the case.
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SA Company Offers Students Free Self-Storage In The Wake Of University Closures
19 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Students forced to leave residences as universities shut their doors to limit the spread of coronavirus can claim a month’s free storage.
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