Out-of-school programs restore confidence, safety and academic success
South Africa is grappling with a worsening education crisis, one that’s most visible in maths classrooms across the country. In the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), South African Grade 5 learners ranked last out of 59 countries in...
IIE implements learning management system
The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), has designed a comprehensive education technology ecosystem with Brightspace from D2L. Brightspace is a learning management system (LMS) that integrates advanced digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Transforming student support through human-centred AI
In an era where a single unanswered question can derail a student’s academic journey, artificial intelligence is stepping in, not to replace humans, but to support them. Siegie Brownlee, CEO of Eduvos, explores how institutions are transforming student support by...
Acer Africa champions education innovation
Acer Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering educational innovation across the continent, actively supporting educators through its sponsorship of the Schoolscape Innovator of the Year Competition 2025. The company recently participated in the Schoolscape...
Wearable devices help African learners thrive
Sixty percent of children in Kenya can’t count on three meals a day. For children in underserved communities across Africa, education remains the surest path to a more secure future — and yet hunger inhibits learning and optimal development for a majority of the...
Schools Coders Club empowers future tech talent
While tech continues to transform economies and reshape careers, many of South Africa’s public schools, particularly those in historically underserved communities, struggle to offer even the basics of digital literacy. Access to reliable internet, up-to-date devices,...
Are SA children ready to tackle the future world of work?
We often speak of South Africa’s youngest citizens as tomorrow’s leaders - the future innovators, decision-makers and drivers of change. But are we truly investing in that future? According to the thrivebyfive index, which measures whether South African children are...
Stadio launches mobile network to tackle data costs
The high cost of mobile data continues to be a major barrier to education, particularly for students in higher learning institutions. As these institutions increasingly move towards blended and online learning models, access to affordable, reliable internet is no...
Tackling SA’s STEM skills crisis head-on
Between 2023 and 2024, the number of South African matric students who enrolled for Maths and Physical Science dropped by 4% and 2,75%, respectively. On the surface, this may seem like a normal fluctuation in subject choices, but it signals a deeper issue, writes...
Less testing, more thinking: the case for project-based learning
When we talk about what school must teach young people to be, we often fall back on buzzwords: Entrepreneurs. Forward-facing leaders. Innovative thinkers. Team players. But what do these labels actually mean in the context of a classroom … and beyond? By Shaun Fuchs,...
What diversity in education looks like, and why it matters
South Africa’s classrooms mirror the complexity of our broader society: a blend of cultures, languages, histories, and perspectives, working towards a common goal. And, while this diversity is one of our greatest strengths, it brings with it the responsibility to...
The real impact of connectivity in schools
The role of IC) in education is undeniable, and South Africa has made significant strides in this area. Today, around 80% of government schools have internet access, a crucial step toward digital learning. While connectivity enables participation in the digital...