Weekend Argus Saturday

Getting back to basics is key

LITERACY

Earlier this year, it was revealed that 81% of South African children can’t read for meaning in any language by the time they reach Grade 4.

Speaking in light of International Literacy Day (ILD) marked this month, the chief executive officer of EdTech platform Idea, Dr Corrin Varady, said improving these outcomes

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