Why do so many learners drop out of school each year? Dropout is the culmination of a multitude of factors and there is no silver bullet to prevent it. However, understanding the factors that drive disengagement and dropout put us in a better position to prevent it.

🧵How can South Africa solve its literacy crisis? ALPs, otherwise known as accelerated learning programmes, may just hold the key to this answer.  🔑

Children without basic literacy and numeracy skills will struggle to keep up with their academics, often getting stuck in cycles of repetition eventually leading to dropout. Learn more here: bit.ly/3JHjUfK #PIRLS2021 #literacy #reading

There are many stereotypes and preconceptions surrounding school dropout. But, what does the research tell us? It is vital that we interrogate stereotypes surrounding school dropout, and consider the research, so that we can respond with targeted, evidence-based, interventions.

What an amazing start to the #CelebratingColoured journey. The support from everyone today as we revealed our book #Coloured has been humbling. Thank you to Jonathan Ball Publishers for a great partnership bringing these beautiful stories to life. Countdown to the launch coming soon.

Are we still safe? #tremor

Looking to work with us? 👀 We have three exciting Gauteng based positions that we're currently recruiting for. 📍Based in Gauteng 🗓️ Applications close on the 14th of October 🔗 Apply here: dgmt.co.za/work-with-us/

At Dep. Basic Education tomorrow morning at 10am

[NOTICE] From Dep. Basic Education

Zero Dropout Campaign's Marle Mansfield says pupils leave school prematurely due to factors inside and outside the classroom. She says what is difficult to understand is where exactly the disengagement happens before the actual departure. Watch: tinyurl.com/m7kcczux

A moment that will go down in history. Cheslin Kolbe saved this whole game. #FRAvRSA #RugbyWorldCup

Creme soda sold out in SA tomorrow! Well done Bokke #RSAvsFRA #RWC2023

This Thursday, 18 January 2024, we, the Zero Dropout Campaign, will publish our latest annual research into school dropout in South Africa and the issues that affect and contribute to it. .

Zero Dropout Campaign's Merle Mansfield says more pupils drop out of school at grade 10, and this is compounded by the fact that many of those learners may already have had difficulty in previous grades. Watch: tinyurl.com/d42be27y #Newzroom405

This article by Merle Mansfield of Zero Dropout Campaign is an excellent rebuttal of the unfortunate article from Elijah Mhlanga that I posted about a few days ago: dailymaverick.co.za/opinionista/20…

[VIEWER QUESTION] The Zero Dropout Campaign has released its latest report, citing that only 40% of pupils who started Gr 1 actually went on to finish matric. Do you think the dropout stats should be included in the matric pass rate? Send us your thoughts on @TheSAMorning on X

Uhm, can we hear from all the clever people who declared confidently that SA's ICJ case was without any merit, unprofessional and unprocedural? Hello?

Nice overview of Prof Servaas van der Berg’s contribution to education and social policy in SA. So many of us have benefited from his knowledge, care and good judgement. Stellenbosch University RESEPgroup www0.sun.ac.za/researchforimp…

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[TOMORROW] Hooray for matric results✨But what's happening with NSFAS ? and are we on track to achieve our education goals🥅? What about budget cuts by National Treasury ? Join us at 6pm and discuss this with Prof Mary Metcalfe , Pali Lehohla and Matshidiso Lencoasa from