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How Covid-19 is affecting school attendance in South Africa: piecing together the puzzle

Our analysis estimated that about 1 million learners had not returned to school by April/May 2021. Read what the expert says needs to be done to solve this problem. ....

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How Covid is affecting school attendance in South Africa: piecing together the puzzle

Estimating how many learners have dropped out of school as a consequence of the Covid pandemic is an issue governments across the globe are trying to pin down. The subject has been open to intense debate in South Africa and often receives additional attention when the results for the final year of schooling are due for release. As academics examining trends in access and learning outcomes over the past decade, we have taken a particular interest in measuring how the pandemic has contributed to learner dropout. We also want to contribute to a better understanding of learner dropout so that appropriate steps can be taken to address the issue effectively. ....

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