Everyday South Africans prove education isn't limited to the classroom
In South African classrooms, a dire lack of resources is hindering growth. But everyday people are ensuring children never lose their love for learning.
2020 marks the second International Day of Education.
Learners in South Africa are being left behind. Over 60% of schools do not have computer centres, equipped libraries, or laboratories. Along with the insufficient facilities, major hindrances to learning include everything from unaffordable fees to large classes, a lack of books, too few teachers, and teacher absenteeism.
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Poor circumstances inside the classroom can take the joy out of learning, or crush a child’s belief in themselves. In a country desperate to break out of the cycle of poverty and advance, we cannot allow that to happen. The future depends on those who pursue and embrace education.
Going beyond the classroom
Education isn’t only about resources or results. It’s about a passion for knowledge, understanding the world, and developing self-confidence. Access to education is life-affirming. But the formal classroom has its limits. While we may not be able to change what happens in schools, we can still foster a love of learning.
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