ANAs – Far from perfect, but worth the effort: iLIVE

ANAs – Far from perfect, but worth the effort: iLIVE

The recent postponement of the 2015 Annual National Assessments (ANAs) has sparked a heated debate in South African education circles regarding the benefits and feasibility of such large scale assessments. It is easy to focus on the shortcomings of these assessments,...
Poor kids get bullied more – study

Poor kids get bullied more – study

DURBAN: October is Bullying Awareness Month, so it should be noted that the chances of being regularly bullied are higher for impoverished children, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) says. This was one of the “worrying trends” to emerge from an analysis of...
Poor children face more bullying

Poor children face more bullying

Durban – The chances of being regularly bullied are higher for impoverished children, the HSRC says. This is one of the “worrying trends” to emerge from an analysis of Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (Timss) data by the HSRC. International...