Good Friday is traditionally a day of reflection.
For school leadership, reflection is not sentimental — it is strategic.
Across South Africa, literacy gaps continue to place operational strain on schools. PIRLS 2021 showed persistent challenges in reading comprehension, and at school level the impact is visible in slower curriculum progression, higher ... Read More
Archive: 2026
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Apr2026
21
Mar2026
Human Rights Day reminds us that access to education is constitutionally protected.
But access without comprehension is limited access.
South Africa has made remarkable progress in school enrolment. Nearly all children attend school. Yet PIRLS 2021 revealed that 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language. This statistic ... Read More
13
Mar2026
Technology in schools should not replace human judgment. It should amplify it.
Yet many digital systems generate data without converting it into action. Reports accumulate, dashboards expand — but literacy and numeracy gaps remain hidden until teachers feel the pressure.
When reading and comprehension weaknesses go undetected, the impact is operational:
Repeated ... Read More
14
Feb2026
Falling in Love with the Wrong Intervention: Why Literacy Strategy Must Be Systemic, Not Sentimental
Valentine’s Day is about commitment.
In schools, however, literacy decisions are often driven by good intentions rather than structured commitment. Individual interventions are added. Extra worksheets are printed. After-school support is introduced. Yet results remain inconsistent.
The problem is not effort. It is fragmentation.
South African PIRLS data shows persistent comprehension challenges at ... Read More
01
Jan2026
As we welcome 2026, many of us set resolutions—whether it's health, career, or personal growth. But what if one resolution could change lives forever? 📖
Making literacy a priority in 2026 is one of the most powerful goals you can set. Strong reading skills shape futures, create opportunities, and build confidence.
Why ... Read More