South African LEAP Schools Make Educational Leaps
South African LEAP Schools Make Educational Leaps ATLANTA, Georgia — LEAP Science and Maths Schools began as a tutoring program for marginalized students, led by John Gilmour, in 1990. In order to further meet the needs of the communities in which it worked, LEAP schools expanded over time. In 2004, Gilmour opened the first full-time LEAP school for grades 8-12. There are currently six South African LEAP schools providing disadvantaged children with quality education. Poverty and Inequality in South Africa Despite decades of democracy, the World Bank recognized South Africa as the most eco...
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