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Why Children Can Struggle to Concentrate When Studying

Many parents have noticed that when their child sits down to study, they quickly become distracted. Books remain open while attention drifts to phones, television, or anything more interesting than…

Morgan Cadle August 18, 2026

Education

Why More Schools Are Swapping Classrooms for Outdoor Experiences

As schools increasingly look for meaningful ways to engage learners beyond the classroom, Crocworld Adventure & Conservation Centre on the KZN South Coast is reporting growing interest in educational outings…

Morgan Cadle August 13, 2026

Education

Seaton House Reaches New Heights with Roof Wetting Ceremony

On Thursday, 6 August 2026, Seaton House welcomed its founding families to campus for a Roof Wetting Celebration, offering them a first-hand look at the progress being made ahead of…

Morgan Cadle August 12, 2026

Education

A Proven Solution to South Africa’s High School STEAM Gaps Is Already Reaching 2,050 Learners

South Africa’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) teacher shortage has dominated the conversation, but the focus has mostly stayed on the crisis. A parliamentary response from the Department…

Morgan Cadle August 5, 2026

Education

Grade 11 and 12 learners encouraged to start planning their tertiary journey early

For many Grade 11 and 12 learners, tertiary education feels like a decision that can wait until matric results are released. However, with applications for the 2027 academic year already…

Morgan Cadle August 4, 2026

Education

Is private education reserved for the rich elite?

In South Africa, private higher education is often assumed to be for wealthy students or those who did not get into public universities. It is also commonly linked to privilege,…

Morgan Cadle May 14, 2026

Education

The secret to raising children who love reading and learn better

A love of reading doesn’t develop by chance. It is built early through everyday habits that shape how children experience books – not as work, but as discovery, imagination, and…

Morgan Cadle April 21, 2026

Education

When screen time for kids is a bridge to learning, not a barrier

By Kate Groch Screen time is bad for children, right? Artificial intelligence is killing critical thinking, correct? I beg to differ. In the rural areas where I’ve worked as an…

Morgan Cadle April 20, 2026

Education

School’s Out for Summer: But Learning Never Ends

The end of the year brings the relief that the busyness of the academic year can come to a halt. Parents and teachers will agree that every year seems busier…

Morgan Cadle February 3, 2026

Education

Success begins with opportunity: MathU kicks off the 2026 year

To make a real impact on education in South Africa, learners need access to world-class education tools. The biggest barrier isn’t willingness or ability – it’s access. In rural communities,…

Morgan Cadle January 30, 2026