Congo-Kinshasa: Education Coalition Making Progress

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the National Coalition for Education for All is making progress in its work to address the enormous challenges facing the country's education system. more»


AllAfrica is running a year-long series produced by PRI's The World called School Year: Learning Poverty and Success in a South African Township. The special series follows the fortunes of the Centre of Science and Technology (COSAT) - a public high school serving families in one of South Africa's largest and most densely populated townships, Khayelitsha.


A short video introduction to the students, teachers and issues that PRI's The World reporter Anders Kelto is profiling in this year-long series.

Lukhanyo's Journey: The Hazards of Getting to School

In poor urban neighborhoods in Africa, children face many obstacles to obtaining a good education. One is simply getting to school. read»

In Pictures: A Day at School

A Typical Day at an Exceptional South African School

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You Never Know What Problems These Kids Are Dealing With

Amanda looked at me without much expression on her face. I wasn't sure if I should keep asking questions, especially since this was the first time I had spoken with her. read more»


Making Sandwiches to Help Disabled Children

At 10:25 each morning, students at the Centre of Science and Technology (COSAT) get their first break of the day. read more»


Our Guest Teacher Tweeters

The team at The World has created a twitter account - @PRISchoolYear - and they are handing over the keys to teachers around the world. read more»


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