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back to school

Michael Le Cordeur

Opinionistas

As schools prepare for full return in July, safety is paramount, but new teaching approaches also critical

By Michael Le Cordeur

Debbie Schäfer

Opinionistas

Academic year: Yes, children should go back to school – there is too much at stake

By Debbie Schäfer

Michael Le Cordeur

Opinionistas

We must prepare our children for life

By Michael Le Cordeur

Edwell Gumbo

Opinionistas

Future-proofing schools to face reality of teaching during Covid-19

By Edwell Gumbo

Sara Black

Opinionistas

No pulse, no heartbeat: Why bringing more grades back to school just won’t work

By Sara Black

Opinionistas

Tough choices: Reopening of schools forces educators and parents to face a rationality test of their own

By Jordan Griffiths

Alan Winde

Opinionistas

We have to get our children back to school – and we will do it safely

By Alan Winde

Heather Jacklin

Opinionistas

Reopening schools is an ill-considered move – ask the teachers, not the economists

By Heather Jacklin

Riyaadh Ebrahim

Opinionistas

Back to school: Getting our funding (and other) priorities right

By Riyaadh Ebrahim

Michael Le Cordeur

Opinionistas

There is a school near each of us that needs our help

By Michael Le Cordeur

Nick Taylor

Opinionistas

Getting kids back into school is a priority – but interim learning methods are just as urgent

By Nick Taylor