On 5 December 2022, minister Maynier delivered his adjustment budget speech at the Western Cape legislature. The purpose of the speech was to give hope to parents, teachers, and children. The minister attempts to give hope by “setting a bold new education agenda” of appointing more teachers, building more schools, and increasing the budget allocation by 0.07%. The pandemic taught us how fragile the school system is. Fragile systems deteriorate during...

Dear homeschooling parent, if you’re chugging your fourth coffee for the day and wondering how on earth you’re going to make it to (and through!) the end of the year, you’re not alone. The to-do and to-finish lists seem never-ending. How do you do it all without losing your mind? Here are some tips to help. One thing at a time, one day at a time Yes, I’m writing this as...