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Tossing oversight authorities from pillar to post

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Effective oversight of schools can be a game changer in the teaching and learning environment. However, more often than not, oversight authorities can be tossed from pillar to post when trying to get an appointment with a school. There is a reason.

Schools have over the years developed a negative perception towards external oversight. This is a challenge that educators responsible for oversight should address urgently.

There is an urgent need for external oversight and school managers to find another for their mutual professional growth, which is a means to achieve improved student learning outcomes.

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Tossing oversight authorities from pillar to post

Effective oversight of schools can be a game changer in the teaching and learning environment. However, more often than not, oversight authorities can be tossed from pillar to post when trying to get an appointment with a school. There is a reason.

Zimbabwean murder accused set for committal

Payouts for retired soldiers’ stall

Creating shared value and culture through local content

Kgaswane torches Rollers as GU tighten title grip

Boxing finalises ambitious strategic plan

Ntungamili’s exploits do not seek recognition, they deserve it

Raguin's win catapults him to Top 50

Upsets as national Chess team battle continues

Medicine before ConCourt