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Competing factors on student learning outcomes

There are two factors competing for attention in terms of their influence on student learning outcomes.

The one factor is internal while the other is external. Undoubtedly, the two factors influence teaching and learning and student achievement levels albeit in varying degrees.

There is therefore, a continuing debate on what carries more weight between issues within the locus of control of school systems and those outside their sphere of influence and jurisdiction.

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Justice delayed is trust denied

Batswana who marched peacefully for 'Justice for Tshepi' demanded answers. They have now received a detailed account of police investigation and a promise that the file is with the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The real test is whether the state now keeps its word without further prodding. In his address, the minister asked the nation to trust the process. He spoke of rigour, not neglect, and pointed to 10 months of...

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